Aloft

“What a gift! Soaking in the pages of Aloft is reminiscent of childhood dreams of flying. Even the most experienced of hikers will find themselves exploring familiar locations with a new perspective – a perspective that punctuates the grandeur and beauty of the Canadian Rockies and brings new appreciation for these towering jewels that grace the landscape.” —Wayne Simpson, author and photographer of Resilient: The Portraiture of Wayne Simpson “In Aloft, celebrated Canadian nature photographer Paul Zizka takes us into the skies to provide a fresh, dazzling perspective of some of the Canadian Rockies’ most iconic locations, including Lake Louise, the Three Sisters and Mount Assiniboine. Photographers and Rockies enthusiasts alike will enjoy this feast for the eyes.” —John E. Marriott, author of The Kootenay Wolves and photographer of What Bears Teach Us and The Pipestone Wolves “Drawn to the vertical appeal of the Canadian Rockies landscape, Paul Zizka has, over the past twenty years, carried us along with him on his hikes and climbs to some of the most spectacular vantage points in the world. It would be tempting to ask what is left to see, until we experience the aerial perspective on these mountains in Aloft. Aerial photography, especially in mountains, is challenging for photographer and pilot alike. The rushing winds and biting cold at high elevations quickly affect a camera’s lens and a photographer’s fingers, not to mention the noise of the aircraft, radio headset communication and the constrained workspace. Despite these challenges, Paul has beautifully captured stunning scenes of familiar and lesser known locations in Canada’s beloved Rockies as only someone with his extensive knowledge of this landscape could.” —Scott Forsyth, author of The Wild Coasts of Canada