“These are the stunning shots of one photographer who is putting everyday “selfies” to shame. Paul Zizka, 34, began experimenting with night photography just two years ago and immediately became fascinated with the spectacular scenes he discovered. To create something more unique he started adding himself into the shot – as well as showing others the beautiful surroundings he had been exploring. Using lengthy exposure, the photographer felt that featuring himself in some of his shots – the night sky illuminating the mountains around him – created a relationship between the central figure in the image and the nature around him”. – Caters News

Paul Zizka in “Communion”, Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, June 7, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Witness”, Peyto Lake, Banff National Park, August 31, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Steward Of The Stars”, Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, BC, Canada, December 6, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Contentment”, Cascade Meadows, Banff National Park, June 1, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Clinging To Blue”, Haffner Creek, Kootenay National Park, BC, Canada, December 12, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Night At The Canyon”, Johnson Canyon, Banff National Park, September 17, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Galactic Gateway”, Bow Lake, Banff National Park, May 11, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Pillars In The Sky”, Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, May 26, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Twilight Encounter”, Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, October 11, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Blown Away”, Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, May 7, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Starsturck”, Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, January 17, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Awaiting Abduction”, Cascade Meadows, Banff National Park, June 1, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)

Paul Zizka in “Midnight At Moraine Lake”, Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, May 29, 2013. (Photo by Paul Zizka/Caters News)