Mammoth Hot Springs 3
Photograph
Canon EOS 50D
ISO 100
1/500s f/8.0
18-55@39mm
Edited in CS4
Lower Terraces Area
Yellowstone National Park
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Joy Danen 11 days ago
Wow! Alex what’s the rock covered with – that whitish powder ie
Alex Preiss replied 11 days ago
Thanks so much for your comments, Joy.
This image was taken at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. USA. Heat, water, limestone, and rock fracture combine to create morphing features and terraces. The Mammoth Hot springs are constantly changing. Travertine is deposited as white rock, however the microorganisms and living bacteria create beautiful shades of oranges, pinks, yellows, greens, and browns. As formations grow, water is forced to flow in different directions. The constant changes in water and mineral deposits create a living sculpture. Mammoth Hot Springs is divided into two sections, the lower terraces, and the Upper terrace Loop.
Joy Danen 10 days ago
Alex thank you for the explanation – all the more I appreciate your photos of this unique place!