Epicentre

Location: Canmore, Alberta

Limited Edition Of 200

There are galactic moments that span beyond our comprehension. As a photographer, I’ve found myself chasing these dark scenes, but none of them quite like this. 

 I’ve photographed the milky way hundreds of times over my career, but it was time to go beyond the regular midnight missions. This is where ‘Epicentre’ was born. Rising above the summer sky is the galactic core, the most defined section of the milky way. Within the galactic core is an area referenced as the 'epicentre', the centre point of our galaxy. It’s believed there’s a supermassive black hole there, diffused by the light of four hundred billion stars. There’s only a single day in the year where the epicentre aligns itself perfectly above the Middle Sister in Canmore. 

⁠After years of researching this alignment, I began to plan my composition. With only a tiny window to capture this scene, all the elements had to combine. And initially, they didn’t. For two consecutive years, my only window of time was obscured by either wildfire smoke or clouds, leaving the mountainside empty-handed. 

 In 2020, everything finally came together. As the night slowly crept to dawn, I could finally capture this elusive moment. The Epicentre and Middle Sister summit aligned in perfect symmetry above the early morning alpenglow, creating a volcanic-looking eruption of stars and galaxies. The camera was set up, the lens focused to infinity and the shutter pressed. Those 20 seconds of silence, waiting for the exposure to end felt like an eternity. I’ll never forget the moment the final image appeared on the back of my camera. What a sense of awe and majesty.

How do you hang the aluminum pieces?
All of our pieces come ready to hang with wall bracket mounts or a wire connected to the frame on the back. More information on hanging can be found on our FAQ page.

What does ‘Limited Edition’ mean?
Limited Edition means there will only ever be 200 pieces (any size) produced of Epicentre. As the piece sells, the price increases. Once the edition sells out, there will never be another reprint of this photograph.

Can I pick up locally at the gallery?
Absolutely! We always prefer to meet in person and show you how incredible the photos look on the fine art aluminum. You can order online and request a pickup from our Canmore gallery location.

Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, we ship all over the world. Shipping costs to USA and Canada are shown at checkout. If you are shipping elsewhere, please contact us for shipping information and details. 

Custom Orders

Interested in a size or framing option not available online? We’re here to help! To speak to one of our art consultants, please call or contact us.