This is an abstract image taken at the edge of a thermal spring in the West Thumb geyser basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. While the image appears to not contain any living thing, the colors themselves are in fact a product of the microscopic organisms called Thermophiles which thrive at extremely high temperatures. When visiting Yellowstone, you will see different veins of colors surrounding the fumaroles, geysers and thermal pools. The various colors in these mats are different types of Thermophiles which thrive at specific temperatures or have preferences for alkaline, acidic, or sulphiric enviroments. The enviroment determines the type of Thermophile that lives there and this diversity creates the colors you see. The color in this image is exactly as it was taken by my camera. It is not a macro image. At the top right, the turquoise color is the very edge of the thermal pool, the white border is mineral deposits and the brown and yellow and orange colors are the Thermophile living in a mat surrounding the pool. / This image has sold as a laminated print and a matted print 3 times through RedBubble. /
Taken at Mammoth Hot Springs (Yellowstone Nat’l Park, WY) on a cold September morning. The sun was beginning to break through the fog, but the boardwalk still led through an eerie scene. Probably my favorite as I like the mystery. Canon Elan II / Velvia film.
28 Sept 2002 Grand Teton National Park Nikon D1 / Nikkor 28-105mm Part of this 2009 Calendar
During a trip to Yellowstone we made the drive through Beartooth Pass. We got caught in a blizzard at the top of the pass. The snowstorm resulted in a few nice images though. This is one of them. Following this road leads you to a junction where you can head east toward Cody, WY or into the NE entrance of Yellowstone. Beartooth Pass has been featured in the following groups: COUNTRY ROADS / Around the World, Landscape Photography Canon EOS 20D / SIGMA 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM / 3-exposure HDR
Normally you do not get a good view of this pool. I was given a tip to hike up to a near by hill. Doing so enabled me to take this photo. The mist rising from the pool actually took on the color of the pool which you can see on the left side. This is truly one of the highlights of Yellowstone NP. Canon EOS 20D / Canon EF 28-105 1:3.5-4.5 II USM / 3-exposure HDR
Moose Falls on Crayfish Creek in southern most Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. / Nikon D200, 26mm, f22, 8.0 sec. ISO200
She had just brougt food to her three pups but this one is asking for more. / Nikon D200, 400mm, 1/320 sec. @ f8, ISO 400 / Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Buffalo in Yellowstone National Park, quite early in the morning while sunlight in the valley was accentuated by a heavy purple-ish blue fog still lifting as temperatures rose from near freezing overnight. /
Another shot of the Firehole River, Yellowstone N.P. Wyoming, USA. / Nokon F80. Fuji Provia 100
28 Sept 2002 Grand Teton National Park Nikon D1 / Nikkor 28-105mm Part of this 2009 Calendar
The mineral springs of Mammoth Hot Springs (Yellowstone Nat’l Park, WY) turn other-worldly in a close-up. Canon Elan II / Velvia. Click for all images: /
18 Jan 2004 / Grand Teton National Park Nikon D1 / nikkor 28-105mm / Slik Tripod Part of this 2009 Calendar
28 Sept 2002 / Snake River / Grand Teton National Park Nikon D1 / Nikkor 28-105mm Part of this 2009 Calendar
The Yellowstone River boils over the rim, and plummets 309 feet into the canyon below. Taken at the brink of the lower falls. Yes, the water really is this color. Wish this image had an audio track. The roar of the falls is really something to hear.
Sun rays over thermal pool at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Copyright © Olga Zvereva (All Rights Reserved) / This image can not be reproduced, copied or manipulated. / Please, do not use it in any way without my permission.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING. I USED A CANON EOS, REBEL XT CAMERA, WITH A 18-55 MM. LENS. I DID NOT USE A TRI-POD. The lower falls (44°43′05″N 110°29′46″W) are 308 feet (94 m) high, or almost twice as high as Niagara. The volume of water is in no way comparable to Niagara as the width of the Yellowstone River before it goes over the lower falls is 70 feet (22 m), whereas Niagara is a half mile (800 m). / The lower falls descend from the 590,000 year old Canyon Rhyolite lava flow. The lower falls of the Yellowstone is still the largest volume major waterfall in the Rocky Mountains of the United States. The volume of water flowing over the falls can vary from 63,500 USgal/s (240 m³/s) at peak runoff to 5,000 USgal/s (19 m³/s) in the fall. Over the years the estimates of the height of Lower Falls has varied dramatically. In 1851 Jim Bridger estimated its height at 250 feet. One outrageous newspaper story from 1867 placed its height at “thousands of feet”. A map from 1869 gives the falls its current name of Lower Falls for the first time and estimates the height at 350 feet.
2009 / CameraView of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone A collection of photography from previous travels to these glorious parks
This is a hot pool in Yellowstone National Park, the temperture of the water is said to be 180 degrees or more. The water looks the color of a black opal gem stone. I used My Canon Rebel XT for this shot. I love the contrast of colors together.
One of the most impressive sites in Yellowstone National Park is Mammoth Springs. I was struck by the stark contrast of the trees and shadows against the white terraces and in the distance a dark sky was brewing up a heavy rain which fell with extreme coldness and then swiftly moved out of the area. /
Selected photography of our travels around the United States
Water flows over the travertine terraces of Canary Spring at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Bacteria living the hot water provide the orange, yellow and brown colors.
A close view of the patterns at the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park shows a wonderful palette of stunning colors.
This ram was an easier shot. During the winter rut, they frequent the North Fork of the Shoshone River along the highway between Cody Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park. They are somewhat used to people and traffic, and often give you plenty of time to set up your tripod while they just relax and watch. During the right time of the rut they are more aggessive, fighting other males that get too near their harem. I’m going back this weekend, hoping for some action shots.
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