https://jmazephoto.com/ weekly 1.0 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_snaking_train.webp Morant's Curve I waited two hours in the rain, tripod and camera at the ready, only for no train to come. Dissapointed and soaked, I defeatedly walked back to the car and started putting my gear away. At that moment I heard a faint whistle and excitement took over. I grabbed my camera gear and booked it back to where i had been set up for hours prior. As I scrambled to open the legs of my tripod and prepare the shot, the train was already around the first of the bend. Just in time, I configured a few settings and started rapid-shooting, hoping to get a proper image. As luck would have it, I captured this shot which remains one of my favorites from my trip to Banff, Canada. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/iceland_fishing_waterfall.webp Waterfall fisherman An Icelandic fisherman wading beneath the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall in misty, moody evening light. This is one of my favorite photos from my trip to Iceland, as the fisherman's size helps add perspectvie as to the sheer size of Seljalandsfoss. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/Golden_Gate_Bridge_golden_hour_rush_hour_commute.webp Golden Gate Rush Hour Golden hour at the Golden Gate Bridge. I use a longer shutter speed here to capture the blur of the rush hour commute over such a famous landmark. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/bruge_still_night.webp Quiet night in Bruges Bruges at nighttime is truly something else. The still canals, cobbled streets, and dimmed street lights offer countless photo-ops for residents and tourists alike. During my visit, I scoped out a few locations during the day, and I found this spot to be the most noteworthy to me. The bridge and its reflection, the 13th century Belfry in the background, and the vine growth are what made this specific composition speak to me. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_intense_mountainscape_cloudy_forest_icy_trees.webp From Above the Trees From Above the Trees — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-driftwood-floating-in-lake-evening-sunset-water-reflection.webp Banff Driftwood Two Jack Lake was my first stop of many on my trip through Banff and Jasper national parks. I love the composition and lighting of this shot and it remains to be one of my favorite shots from my trip. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/viking_village.webp Viking village An aerial photograph of The Viking Village Film Set. This small village is a replica settlement dwarfed by Vestrahorn Mountin. It was originally constructed as the set for a film that was never completed, however, it has since been used in various productions such as Netflix's "The Witcher: Blood Origin". https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/puffin.webp Nesting puffin Puffins are one of my favorite birds, so I was ecstatic to see hundreds when I visited the Reynisfjara cliffs along Iceland's Black Sand Beach. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/puffin_backwards.webp Nesting puffin (2) Nesting puffin (2) — a fine art wildlife photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Iceland. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-moody-alpine-fire-and-ice-wall-art.webp Fire and Ice Fire and Ice — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/sunwapta_falls_september_smooth_long_exposure_wall_art.webp Sunwapta in September As the Sunwapta river bends around a small island, it eventually turns into the Sunwapta Falls. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-lake-louise-beautiful-bright-colors-hiking-wall-art.webp Summer Colors at Lake Louise Summer Colors at Lake Louise — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Lake Louise, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_summer_colors_and_reflection_on_banff_lake.webp Banff Lake Reflections Banff Lake Reflections — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/amsterdam_symmetry.webp Night on the canal A peaceful night on the canals in Amsterdam. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/charleston_night_lights.webp Charleston light trails When visiting Charleston for a wedding, I knew I had to bring my camera and explore at night to capture some of the famous streets of the city. I love capturing motion in a photo, so i naturally gravitate towards light-trails, which are created by lengthening the shutter speed to capture a car's tail lights sliding through an image. I walked away from the trip really happy with this shot, particularly because of the composition and interesting, dynamic lighting. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_storm_dramatic_weather_like_peeking_through_clouds_to_forest.webp Before the Storm Before the Storm — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-white-water-rapids-summer-morning-mist-wall-art.webp Sunlit Rapids This shot was taken in the early morning as the sun began to peak above the mountain backdrop. Even in September, it was well below freezing, and the mist only made it colder. I constantly was wiping off my lens to keep it dry, and was beyond excited when i realized I captured this shot, with the warm light finding its way through the canyon. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-mountain-vista-from-highway-sunny-happy-wall-art.webp Into the Mountains Into the Mountains — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_rainbow_kayaks.webp Colorful kayaks A morning at Moraine Lake is sure to be a morning full of photos, or at least it is for me... The mountain backdrop behind these rainbow canoes and still blue water leaves little else to be desired. This shot was taken early in the morning, and I had to wait out storm clouds in order to get some detail on the mountains. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/yosemite_still_water.webp Yosemite frost An icy, still morning in Yosemite National Park. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/bruge_biking.webp Bruges by bike A biker pedals through a quiet Bruges street on a summer morning. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_castle_perched.webp Fairmont Banff Springs The Banff Springs Hotel is a beautiful, history rich hotel which initially opened in 1888 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Although the initial wooden hotel burned down in 1926, the hotel has been renovated rather substantially and remains open for guests today. I took this shot from the "Surprise Corner" lookout across the river, and found that adding a nearby tree to the foreground helped add intriuge to the composition. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/lake_tahoe_overlook_wooded_forest_trees_summer_colors.webp Lake Tahoe overlook Lake Tahoe overlook — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Lake Tahoe, California. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_summer_colors.webp Banff vista Banff vista — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/iceland_sheep.webp Grazing Icelandic sheep Did you know that Iceland has more sheep than people? Although common, they sure are fun to see while hiking or even from your car window! This particular composition caught my eye because of the vibrant colors, dilapidated fence, and gradual slope. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/iceland_mountains_lake_vikings.webp Icelantic Viking village Icelantic Viking village — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Iceland. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/monkey.webp Tasty Tasty — a fine art wildlife photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in National Zoo, DC. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/iceland_black_beach_walkers.webp A walk on the Black Beach A walk on an Icelandic black sand beach. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/jasper_canada_funny_elk_sticking_tongue_out-2.webp Act Natural I captured this funny shot in Jasper National Park from the window of my car, as this massive elk strutted across the road. I was able to get my camera out quickly enough and snap a photo, at which point he prompty stuck his tongue out. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/leapard.webp Born to be wild Born to be wild — a fine art wildlife photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in National Zoo, DC. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_misty_morning_rays.webp Morning mist Morning mist — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_elk.webp Rutting bull elk I vistited Jasper during rutting season and was fortunate to see dozens of elk. This one was off on its own, as it was not nearly as large as some of the other elks so had to keep its distance. He was nice enough to give me plenty of time to capture some portraits as he slowly walked past. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/morant-s-curve 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_snaking_train.webp Morant's Curve I waited two hours in the rain, tripod and camera at the ready, only for no train to come. Dissapointed and soaked, I defeatedly walked back to the car and started putting my gear away. At that moment I heard a faint whistle and excitement took over. I grabbed my camera gear and booked it back to where i had been set up for hours prior. As I scrambled to open the legs of my tripod and prepare the shot, the train was already around the first of the bend. Just in time, I configured a few settings and started rapid-shooting, hoping to get a proper image. As luck would have it, I captured this shot which remains one of my favorites from my trip to Banff, Canada. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/waterfall-fisherman 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/iceland_fishing_waterfall.webp Waterfall fisherman An Icelandic fisherman wading beneath the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall in misty, moody evening light. This is one of my favorite photos from my trip to Iceland, as the fisherman's size helps add perspectvie as to the sheer size of Seljalandsfoss. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/golden-gate-rush-hour 2026-05-25 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/Golden_Gate_Bridge_golden_hour_rush_hour_commute.webp Golden Gate Rush Hour Golden hour at the Golden Gate Bridge. I use a longer shutter speed here to capture the blur of the rush hour commute over such a famous landmark. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/quiet-night-in-bruges 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/bruge_still_night.webp Quiet night in Bruges Bruges at nighttime is truly something else. The still canals, cobbled streets, and dimmed street lights offer countless photo-ops for residents and tourists alike. During my visit, I scoped out a few locations during the day, and I found this spot to be the most noteworthy to me. The bridge and its reflection, the 13th century Belfry in the background, and the vine growth are what made this specific composition speak to me. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/from-above-the-trees 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_intense_mountainscape_cloudy_forest_icy_trees.webp From Above the Trees From Above the Trees — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/banff-driftwood 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-driftwood-floating-in-lake-evening-sunset-water-reflection.webp Banff Driftwood Two Jack Lake was my first stop of many on my trip through Banff and Jasper national parks. I love the composition and lighting of this shot and it remains to be one of my favorite shots from my trip. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/viking-village 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/viking_village.webp Viking village An aerial photograph of The Viking Village Film Set. This small village is a replica settlement dwarfed by Vestrahorn Mountin. It was originally constructed as the set for a film that was never completed, however, it has since been used in various productions such as Netflix's "The Witcher: Blood Origin". https://jmazephoto.com/photo/nesting-puffin 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/puffin.webp Nesting puffin Puffins are one of my favorite birds, so I was ecstatic to see hundreds when I visited the Reynisfjara cliffs along Iceland's Black Sand Beach. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/nesting-puffin-2 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/puffin_backwards.webp Nesting puffin (2) Nesting puffin (2) — a fine art wildlife photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Iceland. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/fire-and-ice 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-moody-alpine-fire-and-ice-wall-art.webp Fire and Ice Fire and Ice — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/sunwapta-in-september 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/sunwapta_falls_september_smooth_long_exposure_wall_art.webp Sunwapta in September As the Sunwapta river bends around a small island, it eventually turns into the Sunwapta Falls. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/summer-colors-at-lake-louise 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-lake-louise-beautiful-bright-colors-hiking-wall-art.webp Summer Colors at Lake Louise Summer Colors at Lake Louise — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Lake Louise, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/banff-lake-reflections 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_summer_colors_and_reflection_on_banff_lake.webp Banff Lake Reflections Banff Lake Reflections — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/night-on-the-canal 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/amsterdam_symmetry.webp Night on the canal A peaceful night on the canals in Amsterdam. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/charleston-light-trails 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/charleston_night_lights.webp Charleston light trails When visiting Charleston for a wedding, I knew I had to bring my camera and explore at night to capture some of the famous streets of the city. I love capturing motion in a photo, so i naturally gravitate towards light-trails, which are created by lengthening the shutter speed to capture a car's tail lights sliding through an image. I walked away from the trip really happy with this shot, particularly because of the composition and interesting, dynamic lighting. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/before-the-storm 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_storm_dramatic_weather_like_peeking_through_clouds_to_forest.webp Before the Storm Before the Storm — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/sunlit-rapids 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-white-water-rapids-summer-morning-mist-wall-art.webp Sunlit Rapids This shot was taken in the early morning as the sun began to peak above the mountain backdrop. Even in September, it was well below freezing, and the mist only made it colder. I constantly was wiping off my lens to keep it dry, and was beyond excited when i realized I captured this shot, with the warm light finding its way through the canyon. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/into-the-mountains 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff-mountain-vista-from-highway-sunny-happy-wall-art.webp Into the Mountains Into the Mountains — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/colorful-kayaks 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_rainbow_kayaks.webp Colorful kayaks A morning at Moraine Lake is sure to be a morning full of photos, or at least it is for me... The mountain backdrop behind these rainbow canoes and still blue water leaves little else to be desired. This shot was taken early in the morning, and I had to wait out storm clouds in order to get some detail on the mountains. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/yosemite-frost 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/yosemite_still_water.webp Yosemite frost An icy, still morning in Yosemite National Park. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/bruges-by-bike 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/bruge_biking.webp Bruges by bike A biker pedals through a quiet Bruges street on a summer morning. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/fairmont-banff-springs 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_castle_perched.webp Fairmont Banff Springs The Banff Springs Hotel is a beautiful, history rich hotel which initially opened in 1888 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Although the initial wooden hotel burned down in 1926, the hotel has been renovated rather substantially and remains open for guests today. I took this shot from the "Surprise Corner" lookout across the river, and found that adding a nearby tree to the foreground helped add intriuge to the composition. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/lake-tahoe-overlook 2026-05-23 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/lake_tahoe_overlook_wooded_forest_trees_summer_colors.webp Lake Tahoe overlook Lake Tahoe overlook — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Lake Tahoe, California. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/banff-vista 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_summer_colors.webp Banff vista Banff vista — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/grazing-icelandic-sheep 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/iceland_sheep.webp Grazing Icelandic sheep Did you know that Iceland has more sheep than people? Although common, they sure are fun to see while hiking or even from your car window! This particular composition caught my eye because of the vibrant colors, dilapidated fence, and gradual slope. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/icelantic-viking-village 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/iceland_mountains_lake_vikings.webp Icelantic Viking village Icelantic Viking village — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Iceland. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/tasty 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/monkey.webp Tasty Tasty — a fine art wildlife photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in National Zoo, DC. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/a-walk-on-the-black-beach 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/iceland_black_beach_walkers.webp A walk on the Black Beach A walk on an Icelandic black sand beach. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/act-natural 2026-07-15 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/jasper_canada_funny_elk_sticking_tongue_out-2.webp Act Natural I captured this funny shot in Jasper National Park from the window of my car, as this massive elk strutted across the road. I was able to get my camera out quickly enough and snap a photo, at which point he prompty stuck his tongue out. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/born-to-be-wild 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/leapard.webp Born to be wild Born to be wild — a fine art wildlife photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in National Zoo, DC. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/morning-mist 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_misty_morning_rays.webp Morning mist Morning mist — a fine art landscape photograph by Jake Mazur, taken in Banff, Canada. Available as a professional-grade print. https://jmazephoto.com/photo/rutting-bull-elk 2026-03-22 monthly 0.8 https://d3h8wxftzf4b1j.cloudfront.net/banff_elk.webp Rutting bull elk I vistited Jasper during rutting season and was fortunate to see dozens of elk. This one was off on its own, as it was not nearly as large as some of the other elks so had to keep its distance. He was nice enough to give me plenty of time to capture some portraits as he slowly walked past. https://jmazephoto.com/about monthly 0.8