Yellowstones SERIOUS STEAM

© Jack Gaskin

Yellowstones SERIOUS STEAM

Uploaded: July 02, 2012 03:26:34

Description

This is the Excelsior Geyser Crater in YSNP This shot was taken the end of Sept 2011 a couple of hours after sunrise. Temps were down below freezing over night . So you can just Imagine how much more impressive this must be in the FRIGID WINTER MONTHS. This is Located in the same group of Geysers as the Grand Prismatic Spring Between Old Faithful and the Madison Junction of the Park Drive.
If YOU HAVE NOT GONE MAKE SOME PLANS TO VISIT IN THE NEAR FUTURE Yellowstone is EVERYTHING ADVERTISED X TEN.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Chris Ebben July 02, 2012

A very striking scene, I like the strong colours. Great POV here, well done=^..^= #1472446

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 02, 2012

Great comp and capture Jack - A wonderful experience to see! #10210101

Bill Johnson July 02, 2012

Jack, A seriously well taken and presented capture, too. #10210112

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 02, 2012

I've yet to get there.
GREAT light and colors.
#10210122

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 02, 2012

I've never been there, either. I can wish... #10210125

Michelle Alton July 02, 2012

Jack...I have an idea: Why don't you and Greg lead groups of photographers to Yellowstone. I think it's a GRAND idea!

And this is a phenomenal photograph. #10210141

Alan L. Borror July 02, 2012

Great photograph, Jack...clouds are superb! #10210189

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 02, 2012

Wow - spectacular! We've made it out west to Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Zion, but this is still on the list - maybe the best for last! #10210208

Robert R. Goodman July 02, 2012

Absolutely beautiful my friend.Wonderful capture Jack.Big storm chasing week for me!!!! #10210310

Monnie Ryan July 02, 2012

Wow - awesome scene, Jack! #10210318

Jill Odice level-classic July 02, 2012

I follow Old Faithful with their cam :-) Not anywhere as fantastic as this shot! Not only is your timing and light perfect, no people are in it to mess it up! BRAVO Jack!Straight into my favs :-) On my bucket list for sure! #10210376

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 02, 2012

Wowza, great comp, clarity and colors..Jack!

jo ann c. #10210452

Carol Quina level-classic July 02, 2012

Beautiful colors & comp! #10210580

Karen Celella July 02, 2012

Fabulous, Jack! #10210585

Mike Clime July 02, 2012

Fantastic capture and excellent comp with the boardwalk leading you in, Jack! #10210817

Lynn M. Whitt July 02, 2012

gorgeous colors, sky, and pov. #10210835

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 02, 2012

I heartily agree with your recommendation, Jack!! I've visited twice, once in the spring and one time in the fall and both times revealed unbelievable beauty! Your shot is just gorgeous! #10211121

John Connolly July 02, 2012

A wonderful capture of this remarkable phenomenon Jack! If I ever make it to America, YSNP is on my must see list! #10211170

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 02, 2012

Dramatic capture Jack, wonderful light too #10211309

Kathy Reeves July 02, 2012

Excellent capture---love the steam and that glorious sky! #10211338

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 02, 2012

Wow the drama in this image is spectacular Jack. I love the beautiful leading line to the geyser. #10211411

Daniella Puente July 02, 2012

Cool capture, great colors! #10211506

Jeffrey R. Bange July 02, 2012

Between the steam and the blue sky this makes for one beautiful capture of the Geyser Jack. #10211565

Ann Coates level-classic July 02, 2012

What a fascinating place Yellowstone is. I enjoy seeing it through your images. I imagine this must be spectacular to see it in person. A fantastic shot Jack. #10211595

Julianne Bradford July 02, 2012

How amazing Jack..can't wait to go someday! #10211715

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 02, 2012

Great looking sauna...beautiful shot, Jack!! #10211732

Debbie Bray July 03, 2012

Not much fun in summer, I guess!! But you could ship me some over now, I would love that, Jack! Love the contrast between the steam and the blue sky too! #10211791

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 29, 2012

HUGE congratulations on this spectacular image and Finalist,Jack!! #10294835

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 29, 2012

Congrats on your finalist, Jack, for this marvelous image!

Debby

#10294931

Ellen Hodges August 29, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck on this gorgeous finalist, Jack!!! #10295087

Kevin OToole August 29, 2012

Congratulations, Jack. Nice work. #10295169

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 29, 2012

congratulations on a fabulous finalist!!! #10295513

Robert R. Goodman August 29, 2012

WTG Jack,Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10296085

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Agree Yellowstone is not to be missed by anyone. Congratulations Jack on another awesome finalist. #10296395

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this awesome finalist
Jack!

jo ann c. #10296465

Ann Coates level-classic August 29, 2012

So pleased to see this get a finalist. Congratulations Jack and hope we see this again. #10296736

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 29, 2012

AWESOME work here Jack, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #10296807

John Connolly August 29, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist award Jack! A very deserving image! #10297067

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Congrats again Jack ... hope you get the Gold! #10297735

frank w. degenhardt August 30, 2012

Fabulous look my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist. #10298628

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Got to see my first-ever geyser (the original one which all the others are named "geyser" after) last week in Iceland... but not on nearly as beautiful a day as this! Fantastic! Congratulations! #10299328

Karen Celella August 30, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Jack! #10300186

Renee Doyle August 31, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Jack!! #10302199

Mary K. Robison September 01, 2012

Outstanding Finalist, Jack!
Congratulations to you! #10302841

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic September 01, 2012

So Beautiful Jack! Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! #10303443

Jeffrey R. Bange September 02, 2012

Hey Jack congratulations on your finalist photo, it should have been GOLD. I just got back from Maine and saw all the finalist, I truly believe this will be my last year as I'm tired of wasting my time to keep seeing the same old results month after month. #10305542

Sharon Sawyer September 24, 2012

Jack, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding finalist and all the best in the next round!!! #10337207

Barbara Waldoch September 27, 2012

Congratulations, Jack! #10344053

Lorna Shutter November 03, 2012

A very belated CONGRATULATIONS on your FABULOUS Finalist here! A magnificent capture, Jack! Everything about it is just perfect! Awesome work! :) #10402448

Thomas E. Hinds November 10, 2012

This is a beautiful image, Jack! Very deserving of the badge you received! #10413572

Guy D. Biechele level-classic November 25, 2012

Gorgeous and dramatic image! Love the comp and color. #10433179

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