Behind the Lens: Award-Winning Fine Art Photography from the Coast Mountains
Moving through the vastness of the Coast Mountains of British Columbia on human-powered adventures—whether ski touring through winter storms or navigating high-alpine passes—brings a profound sense of solitude. Every piece in my limited-edition fine art collection originates from these raw, unscripted moments in the wild.
Over the years, it has been an immense honour to see these personal backcountry journeys recognized by international imaging competitions, prestigious publications, and collectors worldwide. Here is a look at the award-winning works that define this collection.
1. The Tantalus Collection: International Imaging Competition Honours
The glaciated peaks and sheer granite faces of the Tantalus Range have a magnetic pull for anyone traversing the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Capturing this rugged terrain in full winter severity earned top global honours at the Master Photographers International (MPI) 10th Annual International Imaging Competition:
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Tantalus Glacier (Tantalus 7) — Platinum Award (Fine Art Landscapes – Panoramic): A breathtaking black-and-white panoramic composition capturing ski tourers traversing expansive snowfields beneath the towering, jagged summits of the Tantalus Range.
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Ascending Home (Tantalus 1) — Gold Award (Fine Art Landscapes): A striking high-alpine composition capturing ski tourers ascending an icy ridge under crisp, passing afternoon light.
2. The Neve Traverse: Platinum & Gold Accolades
Crossing the Coastal classic Neve Traverse—a multi-day ski touring objective—yielded two of the most celebrated works in the entire collection, captured amidst shifting weather and raw alpine exposure:
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"Pure Solitude" — MPI Platinum Award & Global Publications:
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MPI International Imaging Competition: Received a rare Platinum Award (1 of only 35 presented globally).
"For me, ‘Pure Solitude’ perfectly captures the feeling of solitude immersed in the vastness of the Coast Mountains—moving through places I never even imagined were possible." -
LensWork Publishing (Our Magnificent Planet): Featured in LensWork's prestigious hardbound collection of international photography.
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Black and White Magazine: Highlighted for its striking tonal depth and minimalist scale.
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"Shark Fin in the Fog" — MPI Gold Award (Fine Art Landscapes): A moody, atmospheric exposure of dramatic alpine ridgelines breaking through shifting mountain fog during the Neve Traverse.
- "Ascending Home" — MPI Gold Award (7th Annual 2021 IIC, Fine Art Landscapes): Sealed and recognized with a Gold Award for its minimalist framing of a solitary skier carving across an endless snow slope.
3. Canadian Geographic Recognition & Global Features
Backcountry exploration often yields unexpected moments of clarity that resonate far beyond the trail. Several signature works have been recognized through prominent national contests and global curation platforms:
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Canadian Geographic Photo Contest (34th Annual): Cerise Dreams won Best Photo in the "Active Outdoors" Category, capturing the dynamic visual flow of ski touring through the Cerise Creek area off Duffey Lake Road.
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Canadian Geographic Photo Contest (35th Annual): Wendy Thompson Wonderland earned an Honorable Mention.
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Your Daily Photograph: Ascending Home and other work were selected for exclusive features on the prestigious global mailing list.
Craftsmanship & Conservation: Art Making a Difference
Every large-format print is crafted to bring the spirit, clarity, and enduring stillness of the mountains directly into your home or professional space.
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Museum-Grade Finishes: Choose between Gallery-Quality Framed Prints (dry-mounted to Alupanel without glass for anti-glare reflection) or ChromaLuxe Aluminum Panels (vivid colors and sleek float mounting).
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Hand-Inspected & Certified: Every print is personally hand-inspected, signed, and numbered on the back as part of a strict limited edition of 25 worldwide.
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Investing in Our Wild Spaces: Art should serve a purpose beyond aesthetics. A portion of proceeds from every print sold is donated directly to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to help protect native habitats and preserve wild ecosystems across the country.
Bring Award-Winning Fine Art to Your Space
Whether you are seeking a statement piece for a living room or a commanding focal point for an executive boardroom, we offer complimentary digital mockups. Simply email us a photo of your wall, and we will personally scale and render your chosen piece to fit your exact interior architecture.
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