Mammoth Walk in Snow

A visit to Yellowstone in winter, and the covering of snow simplifies the view: a tracery of walkway, the vivid blue of a hot pool.

A Glimmer of Sunlight

We were exploring the Clark's Fork Canyon on a grey and rainy day. After wandering up a side trail for a bit, we turned around to come back to the main road. I noticed the sun was finally starting to break through the clouds, and I quickly tried to get some photos showing the contrast of the light to the brooding atmosphere. I had to use a rock as a tripod.

Hoarfrost

VIsitor

Everyone takes photos of the old Moultan barns on Mormon Row in the Tetons, but I wanted my own. I had the placer to myself that May morning, but as I packed up everything to leave, it felt like someone was watching me. I looked back toward the barn, and there was a bison! He soon decided I wasn't of much interest, and started walking parallel to me. I saw he'd go in front of the barn, so I quickly put the camera on the tripod again, and managed to get three shots as he walked along. This was the only one with his complete silhouette!

On Mormon Row

Heart Mountain

The evening light highlights Heart Mountain, as viewed from Rattlesnake Road.

Show Off

The White Dome geyser erupts with some frequency. It stands by itself not far from Grand Fountain geyser.

Lower Geyser Basin

Layers upon layers -- steam, boiling water, trees, ridges and clouds.

Winter Dawn, Clark

Lower Falls with Snow

Winter lingers into the spring in Yellowstone, and the snow that collects around the Lower Falls -- and ice from the spray -- remains in late spring.

Aspens in Snow

A grove of aspens cast shadows on the snow.

Canyon Mouth

The mouth of the Clark's Fork Canyon

Hot and Cold

Reflections

Reflections

Yellowstone Overlook

An infrared photo of one of the Yellowstone River overlooks in the park.

Plant Sauna

Taken with a camera modified for infrared, and then lightly toned.

Moultan's Barn

Taken with camera modified for infrared. One of the two famous barns on Mormon Row in the Grand Tetons.

Midday

The other famous Moultan barn, taken with a camera adapted for infrared exposure.

Moose Falls

Near the south entrance to Yellowstone, this small waterfall can be found after a short walk.

Moonrise Yellowstone Lake

A peaceful evening by Yellowstone Lake, with a full moon rising and playing hide and seek with the clouds.

Pairing Off

During the bison rut, all the cows stay together in groups, and the bulls come to the group and try to entice a cow away for courtship. Once they've paired up, they spend the day together. Several pairs were in this area, and a few bulls were trying to steal cows from other bulls. Mostly the cow goes where she wants, and the bull follows along.

Guiding Light

I have been on the Beartooth Highway many times, but this was the first time I saw Pilot Peak from this angle (just not looking before!) I used HDR to bring out the detail in the still shadowed foreground. The Peak was just glowing in the morning light, although the very tip was still shaded by clouds.

Gold in the Hills

The sunlight breaking through the clouds placed a wonderful gold highlight on Hunter Peak. I used HDR to bring out the detail in the still shadowed foreground. This photo can only be printed in the full frame sizes.

Aspens and Pilot Peak

Storm clouds were clearing, and I liked the contrast between the yellow leaves and blue sky and clouds. Pilot Peak in the background echoes the shapes of the trees.

Tranquility

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Mosaic

Beartooth Highway Aspens

Morning Stretch

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Schwabacher Landing Autumn

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Pretty in Pink

The Absaroka Mountains reflect the lovely pink of an early spring sunrise.

Grand Prsimatic Spring, Yellowstone

One of Yellowstone's big attractions, the Grand Prismatic Spring is ever-changing as the wind shifts the steam in various directions.

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Low Lying Clouds

Clouds sink into the canyon in the evening.

Lower Falls Rainbow

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Bright Clouds Over Heart

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Windy Winter Morning

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