Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Winter Sunset at Mammoth Hot Springs


IMG_0966 Winter Sunset at Mammoth Hot Springs
Figure 1. Winter Sunset at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.

The major feature in Mammoth Hot Springs is the travertine terraces, especially those with flows for hot springs. I've been there many times and I found there is always something different. The reason is the flows are not constant. Sometimes a hot spring here is active but another is dormant somewhere else, and vice versa.

In addition to travertine terraces, the trees grown here are also fun to watch. It is surreal as it doesn't seem possible for this combination. The winter snow on the tree and steam from the hot springs makes this effect even stronger.

I made a trip during 2013-2014 winter. The lighting didn't really work on this day. When it approached the sunset, it started to turn into my favor. The clouds and steams kept moving and I managed to get this shot.