Welcome to Alpenglow Explorer. I’m Michael McRae, and for over 27 years, I have documented the enduring spirit of the Alberta backcountry. From the jagged summits of the Rockies to the silent, micro-landscapes of the Boreal floor, my work is a study of the "Atmospheric Anchor"—the points where nature provides us with the quiet resilience we need in our modern lives.
The Collections
The Sentinel Series: Large-scale, high-altitude vistas designed to act as architectural focal points, providing a sense of "Prospect" and perspective to any room.
The Forest Floor Series: Intimate, high-texture macro studies of the understory—our "Intimate Sentinels"—perfect for creating moments of biophilic discovery in smaller spaces and niches.
The Alpenglow Standard
In a world of mass-produced decor, Alpenglow Explorer offers museum-grade certainty. Every piece in this gallery is mastered for 410gsm acid-free canvas using archival Giclée pigment inks. Whether it’s a signature 40 x60 for a grand room or a boutique 12x12 for an intimate nook, the quality is engineered to last a lifetime.
To Our Trade Partners
We believe in removing design friction. If you are a designer or architect, we offer professional mock-up services to help you visualize these pieces within your specific project light and scale.
Mastered in Edmonton. Inspired by the Wild. Anchored in the North.
One tree planted for every print. Pictorem supports Trees for the Future, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that operates an agroforesty program to restore trees to degraded lands by working with smallholder farmers.