Yellowstone Reflections

Image 1: Yellowstone Midway Geyser Basin near Sunset

In June 2024 I visited Yellowstone National Park with my daughter as we pursed the goal of seeing all the National Parks.  

Image 2: Grand Prismatic Spring View from the Overlook

Late in the day we were near Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring overlook when the mosquitos chased us away and we decided to end adventuring for the day and go eat dinner.  

Image 3: Color Detail from Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring

But then - as we drove away from the Fairy Falls trailhead that leads to the overlook, we noticed the sun backlit the steam rising from the Midway Geyser Basin, and we spent the next hour exploring as the sun descended.  

Image 4: Midway Geyser Basin near Sunset

As the water, steam, sun and clouds moved, the view and the reflections changed.  Water constantly flows over the travertine terraces, (small steps formed by mineral deposits), making the sunlight sparkle and shimmer.

Image 5: Cloud Reflections at Yellowstone

Steam rises from the hot springs and changes with the slightest breeze, and the wind was blowing as we walked.  All the movement made the landscape quite mesmerizing to watch.

Image 6: Cloud reflected in Travertine Terraces

Yellowstone has a reputation of being "alive" with all the movement, and I agree.  

Image 7: More Cloud Reflections at Yellowstone National Park

I hope you enjoy some of my best photos from that magical hour.

Image 8: Midway Geyser Basin Board Walk at Yellowstone

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