Steamy Sunset Photo

Photographer’s Note

As the Sun was moving toward the west, shadows were getting long, creating a unique view of Mammoth Springs in Yellowstone Park. In the winter the steam from the springs is much more profound. I really enjoy Yellowstone in the Winter , the crowds are down, the silence is wonderful.

My Daughter Shannon and family live in the park, so I have an ulterior motive to visit. Thanks Shannon for the great visit and for telling me about Trek Earth.

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plimrn (19558) 2008-01-20 18:41

Hi John,
Great light mangement; the long shadows on the pristine snow and the steam glowing in the sunlight are magical. What a lucky daughter!! Welcome to TE.
I expect Yellowstone is much nicer with less snowmobile presence. When I was there it felt like being dropped into an angry bee hive but I there had been some limits.
Pat

trebuA (0) 2008-01-21 6:03

Hello John and welcome to TE,
Very beautiful image of Mammoth Springs you show us here. I like particularly the fully lighted steam rolling over the hill. In my opinion it is a pity that the blue tones are a bit too heavy due to white balance set to automatic I presume. Once the white balance adjusted in a workshop, your image looks more natural I think.
Regards,
Guy

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giorgimer (20750) 2008-01-22 4:21

Hi John,

very beautiful! I like a lot the "blue mood" and the low light with the long shadows it creates and the way it hits the steam.

Well done!

Gio