Half of the world’s geothermal features are in Yellowstone National Park. It is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent and it is still considered active with lava flows and rocks from eruptions covering most of the land in the park.
Photographing these steaming calderas, the hot springs and terraces is a fascinating experience and one that is met with great caution considering the flowing waters and spouting geysers reach a temperature of 204 degrees! The natural colors of the mineral deposits and clear thermal waters are some of nature’s finest subjects.
“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” ~ Harry S. Truman
Minerva Terrace, Yellowstone
Eruption and Colors
Thermal Blue, Yellowstone
Yellow Minerva
Some Like It Hot, MinervaTerrace
Do Not Swim
“Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot that it do singe yourself.” ~William Shakespeare
Trunks, Yellowstone
Bubbling Caldera
Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone
“If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?” ~ Steven Wright
Thanks for sharing this post, David. Appreciate it.
WOW! These are amazing! I love them ALL….such beautiful place.
Thank you, Pat. A truly fantastic area.
1 & 6 in big set (similar but a little more steam on 6) both my favs and thermal blue. THank goodness for zoom lenses!! Like how # 26 is added to the set.. I kind of recall that when walking around there (& trying not to trip……) dsupp
Diane- Minerva Terrace was a wonder of steam and colors… very cool, I mean hot! I used my 24-70mm most of the time since you can get fairly close to these boilers! Thanks for appreciating.
All are stunning Jane and # 1 is my fave. Did you use a ND filter for longer exposure? I’ve been reading up on this for landscape shots but can’t decide what to filters to get as a start – there are so many options/prices. Any tips you have would be appreciated 🙂
Hi Deb, Thank you very much. I did not use ND filters on this shot, just a tripod. 70mm, f/7.1, 1/160, ISO 640, Exp Bias -.067. (if that helps)
I have a set of Cokin Graduated ND filters which are very useful for long exposures and varying light. Appreciate your interest!
Hi Deb- I gave the the image specs on the wrong post– sorry! Just realized you were commenting on Yellowstone not the Rainforest. (Those were for Lifting Fog) Will get the right info to you 🙂
Jane, what a remarkable collection. You continue to bring me to places I may never visit. Thank you!
Thank you, Diane, for your kind words and support. Happy you enjoy traveling with me, friend!
Spectacular collection. The whole area is quite breathtaking with the Grand Tetons on the doorstep. It’s definitely worth a return visit (or visits).
Hi David- Thank you! It is a wonderful area — we thought about going back to Jackson Hole….another time. Repeats encouraged!
Great collection! Love how you caught the steam and water boiling over! One of these days, I will make it to Yellowstone. Looks like a fascinating way to spend a day out with the camera – love the landscapes.
Thanks, Anita. Yes, one to add to your bucket list. It’s an incredible park!
These photos are stunningly beautiful, Jane. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks so much, Imelda!
These are gorgeous!! I love the difference in color as the water flows down each platform in pictures 1, 4 & 5. You could almost mistake number 3 for a Caribbean beach with how clear and blue the water is!! So beautiful, thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi Heather, Thank you for your thoughtful comment. The variety of rock minerals and the flowing waters make a great combination for stunning images. Appreciate it!
A fine portfolio of Yellowstone images. You have captured both the beauty and the drama or this magical place.
Wow, another uninviting place that makes for beautiful pictures!
Hi Milka, So true. Beware and be aware of the beauty! 😉
Amazing pictures.
Thank you, Rabirius. Appreciate it.
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Wow, Jane! These are so fascinating and beautiful. What amazing landscape, and you have caught the essence of it. Love the blues in the third one.
Thank you, Karen. It was incredible and rather difficult to shoot. Lots of steam! Wonderful colors… the blues were gorgeous. Appreciate your comment.
Absolutely amazing! Great photos!
Thank you, Phil. It is such a unusual place- happy you enjoyed these.
Stunning photos! Looking forwards to following your posts 🙂
Hi OA, Thank you and I appreciate the follow. Your blog is very interesting and I look forward to seeing more.
Thanks!
Yellowstone is AMAZING! You are bringing back awesome memories with your photos. They are really beautiful. Suzie
Thank so much, Suzie. It really is an incredible park. Good that you have fond memories!
Very nice Jane! Thanks for sharing.!
Thank you very much, John. Glad you enjoyed these.
Wow. Makes me want to go again.
Hi Susan, Thanks! This was our second trip and I really enjoyed it this time. The light and weather were perfect.
It’s really an amazing place, well-captured Jane! Beautifully done.
Thank you, Tina.
WOW….OMG….who knew this was soooooo spectacular???? THANK YOU for sharing these…I am amazed…can’t figure how you actually took these…risky!! Couldn’t even point one out in particular …all equally fantastic!! Mind blowing!!
Thanks, April! The park has a wonderful series of boardwalks to view the most spectacular spots like Minerva. It’s still dangerous but fine if you don’t stray. Glad you enjoyed these.
Fascinating shots! Don’t get too close!
Ann S
Thanks, Ann. That’s for sure…there are quite a few sad accidents there. Very dangerous, but beautiful.
Double double toil and trouble…. Great shots. And I need to know who is Steven Wright. Loved his quote. 🙂
Sharon, Ha! Love your comments. It is a mysterious, exciting park. Steven Wright is a funny comedian known for his deadpan delivery. Thought that one was funny. Thanks so much, as always, for your kind words.
Wow Jane!!! I’ve never seen such beautiful shots of Yellow Stone!!!
Your trip has been wonderful! Thanks for “taking us along”!
Thank you, Lynne. It was an exciting few weeks. So nice of you to come along!
Jane, these photos are “other worldly” … so beautiful. Really enjoy following you across the country!
Thanks, Capey! It really is like you are experiencing another age. Glad you’ve enjoyed a bit of my travel adventures. Appreciate it!
Such wonderful photos, Jane. I think I need to go back there.
Jane, Thanks. The colors are so vivid- would appeal to your artistic eye.
Very impressive pictures of the yellowstone national park!
Regards Günter
Thank you, Gunter. I’m happy you liked them!
It must be an amazing place, Jane. Great photos!!
Thanks, Fred. It is very cool… I mean hot 🙂 Glad you enjoyed this set.
Terrific landscape shots!! Loved the post Jane!
Thanks so much, Uday. So glad you enjoyed it.
That is a special National Park! And your photos are stunning and makes me wanna go over there and see this amazing landscape . Thank you for sharing ! // Maria
Hi Maria, Thank you. It really is wondrous. The geysers and hot pools are mesmerizing.
Beautiful! Yellowstone is on the very top of my To Do List 🙂
Hi Anja, Thank you! Hope you do get there someday. A long trip from NZ but worth it… 🙂