Photographer Puts Everyday “Selfies” to Shame, Part 2

A photographer has shot this series of scenic selfies – scaling freezing mountain tops to snap himself in front of stunning scenery. Paul Zizkas (previously) breath-taking work features himself in front of beautiful backdrops such as shimmering lakes, snowy mountains and vibrant auroras. He has travelled to a number of different locations worldwide including Canada, New Zealand, Niue the South Pacific and French Polynesia. Explorer Paul, from Banff, Alberta, Canada, saw his selfies go viral early in 2014 – and has now unveiled his latest work. He said: I find that sometimes including a person in a landscape scene adds to the photograph – that it conveys a different story. Here: lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Berg Lake, Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Lake OHara, Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Aurora at Herbert Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Wiwaxy Gap, Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Cathedral Cove, New Zealand.

Talava Arches, Niue, South Pacific.

Aurora borealis at Yamnuska, Alberta.

Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia.

Mount Wilcox, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Snowbird Trail, Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. (

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Shadow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Summit of Tongariro volcano, New Zealand.

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.