Yellowstone National Park

Jun 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Otter Creek, River, Snow, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River

Yellowstone River

The Yellowstone River near Otter Creek in Yellowstone National Park. This is a panoramic image captured ruing the winter of 2018.

Apr 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Sunset Lake, Uppger Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

I photographed this howling coyote near sunset lake in the Biscuit and Black Sand Basins of Yellowstone National Park.I heard him howling but I could not spot him. He finally came out in a clearing and I was able to capture a few photos of him in action.

Apr 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Castle Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Castle Geyser

Castle Geyser is located about one thousand yards northeast of Old Faithful. A paved walkway leads directly to this famous geyser. I photographed it early one morning during my trip to Yellowstone.

Mar 28

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

Curious Coyote

I was setting up to photograph Old Faithful one of the mornings during my trip to Yellowstone National Park when I turned around and spotted this curious coyote making his way through the grounds.

Mar 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Channels and Terraces, Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Panorama, Yellowstone National Park

Channels and Terraces

I always enjoy photographing the channels and terraces emanating from the Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.

Mar 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Bacterial Mats, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Bacterial Mats

Bacterial mats along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. I'm always fascinated by many color hues in these mats.

Mar 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: American Bison, Old Faithful, Topaz Impress, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Photography Painting

I have always wanted to paint on canvas but I realized long ago that I don't that talent. Thankfully, technology allows us to do "Photography Painting" where we can take a photograph, and using software can create a painting.

Mar 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Tree, High Key Photography, Snow, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Monochromatic Landscape

As I walked around the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone of National Park, I could not help but notice how monochromatic the landscape was.

Mar 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Eruption

I photographed this Old Faithful eruption during my visit to Yellowstone National Park in February. I was walking around photographing some of of the details in the Upper Geyser Basin waiting for Old Faithful to erupt.

Mar 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Anemone Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Anemone Geyser

I was searching for locations to photograph the famous Old Faithful Geyser when I ran across the Anemone Geyser. I thought it would make a good foreground so I waited patiently for the next eruption of Old Faithful.

Mar 09

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: American Bison, Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

Bison Feeding in the Mist

I was walking around the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park when I saw a group of Bison feeding in the mist of one of the nearly thermal features.

Mar 07

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bald Eagle, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Bald Eagle

I photographed this Bald Eagle who was sitting in a pine tree in Yellowstone National Park during my trip to the Park as part of a "Winter in Yellowstone" photography workshop.

Mar 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Trees, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Snow, Snowy Landscape, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Casualties

A trio of Yellowstone Casualties along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in Yellowstone National Park. This area has quite a few lodgepole pine trees that could no longer tolerate the toxic waters that flow nearby.

Mar 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Firehole Falls, Firehole River, Silky Water, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

Winter at Firehole Falls

Firehole Falls is located right next to Firehole drive which follows the Firehole River. The narrow and short waterfall sits amidst 800-foot thick lava flows that form the canyon walls.

Mar 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Midway Geyser Basin, Opal Pool, Panorama, Snow, Snowy Landscape, Yellowstone National Park

Opal Pool Panorama

A panorama of the Opal Pool in the Midway Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. This pool is located near the Grand Prismatic Spring.

Feb 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Snow, Winter Scene, Yellowstone National Park

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Winter

I captured this photograph of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone during my recent trip to the park. We stopped at Artist Point to photograph the famous Yellowstone Falls during our visit to the area.

Feb 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Trees, Tangled Creek, Twisting River, Yellowstone National Park

Tangled Creek

A section of Tangled Creek near the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in Yellowstone National Park. I was attracted by the "Bobby Sox Trees" and the golden colors of the grass.

Feb 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Lone Tree, Snow, Soda Butte, Yellowstone National Park

Lone Tree in the Snow

Our photography workshop group searched for a "Lone Tree" the entire time we were in Yellowstone National Park. We finally found one on the last day. This tree is located near Soda Butte along highway 212 in the north side of the park.

Feb 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Dead Trees, Lower Geyser Basin, Shadows, Snow, Tangle Creek, Yellowstone National Park

Shadows in the Snow

One of our first stops during the "Winter in Yellowstone" photography workshop I attended was along the Tangled Creek portion of the Lower Geyser basin where we photographed trees casting shadows in the snow.

Feb 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Evergreen, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Lone Tree, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Simplicity

I decided to focus on simplicity as part of my goals during my recent trip to Yellowstone National Park. I found some small saplings along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail that allowed me this opportunity.

Feb 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: American Bison, Grand Prismatic Spring, Highway 191, Snow, Yellowstone National Park

Bison on the Range

We ran across this wonderful scene of bison on the range along highway 191 on our way to photograph the Grand Prismatic Spring. What caught our eye was the ever-changing light behind the group of American Bison.

Feb 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Firehole Basin, Firehole Canyon Road, Firehole Falls, Long Exposure, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

Firehole Falls Panorama

This Firehole Falls Panorama was taken during a "Winter in Yellowstone" workshop to the park in the winter of 2018. This is a series of four photographs brought together in Lightroom using the Panorama merge feature.

Feb 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Lower Geyser Basin, Panorama, Snow, Yellowstone National Park

Fountain Paint Pot Trail

A panorama of the winter landscape around the Fountain Paint Pot Trail in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.

Feb 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Cow Elk, Grand Loop Road, Phamtom Lake, Yellowstone National Park

Cow Elk

A Cow Elk photographed in the Phantom Lake Area along the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park. There were quite a few Cow Elk crossing the road that day in search of food.

Feb 11

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Black Sand Basin, Opalescent Pool, Panorama, Sunset Lake, Yellowstone National Park

Opalescent Pool

A panorama of American Bison grazing near the Opalescent Pool in the Black Sand Basin in Yellowstone National Park is a testament of nature's beauty despite the difficult conditions.

Feb 10

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Devil's Thumb, Mammoth Hot Springs, National Parks, Palette Spring, Yellowstone National Park

Devil’s Thumb and Palette Spring

A winter panorama of Devil's Thumb and Palette Spring located within the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park.

Feb 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Upper, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Coyote

A Yellowstone Coyote photographed in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. The Coyote appeared to have an injured left front leg as he was limping heavily.

Feb 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Snow, Snowy Landscape, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Prints in the Snow

Prints in the snow found near the Old Faithful Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. I'm curious what walked through there and where it was going.

Feb 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Firehole Canyon Road, Firehole Falls, Yellowstone National Park

Firehole Falls

Firehole falls is located along Firehole Canyon Road in Yellowstone NP. They are located about half mile upstream from the confluence of the Firehole and Gibbon Rivers.

Jan 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

The Grand Prismatic Spring

The Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. I photographed the spring in the fall of 2016.

Jan 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 10 comments tags: Bull Elk, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park

Handsome Elk

A Handsome Elk photographed in the Yellowstone National Park along the Madison River, during the fall of 2016.

Jan 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Elk, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park

Elk in the Madison

I photographed this Bull Elk just as he was coming out of the Madison River during my visit to the Yellowstone National Park last fall.

Jan 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Lake

I captured this photograph of Yellowstone Lake form the West Thumb Information Center (West Thumb Geyser Basin) in Yellowstone NP.

Jan 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Mammoth Hot Springs, Orange Spring Mound, Yellowstone National Park

Orange Spring Mound

I captured this photograph of the Orange Spring Mound while visiting Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park last fall.

Jan 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River

Artist’s Point View

If I were a painter I would certainly put Artist's Point in Yellowstone National Park high on my list of places to visit and paint from.

Jan 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River

Yellowstone River

I captured this panorama of the Yellowstone River during a lunch stop along during my recent photography workshop in Yellowstone NP.

Jan 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Chinese Spring, Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Chinese Spring

This photograph of Chinese Spring was taken after the photograph I took of Old Faithful during my last visit to Yellowstone National Park.

Jan 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Excelsior Geyser Crater, Yellowstone National Park

Excelsior Geyser Crater

I photographed the Excelsior Geyser Crater which is located near the Grand Prismatic Spring during my last trip to Yellowstone NP.

Jan 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Crackling Lake, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Crackling Lake

Crackling Lake is a geothermal feature in the Norris Geyser Basin which is part of the Yellowstone National Park.

Jan 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Trees, Marsh, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Norris Geyser Basin

I captured this photograph from the boardwalk at the Norris Geyser Basin during my trip to Yellowstone National Park last fall.

Dec 19

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

Elk in the Rain

I photographed this elk in the rain, a member of the Madison Elk Herd, during my trip to Yellowstone National Park last September.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors, Yellowstone National Park

Foggy Sunrise

One of my most memorable events during my recent trip to Yellowstone National Park was the foggy sunrise we spotted along the Madison River.

Dec 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Prismatic Spring, Microbial Mat, Yellowstone National Park

Microbial Mat

I photographed these microbial mats which form along the edges of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park.

Nov 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Prismatic Spring, Runoff, Yellowstone National Park

Grand Prismatic Runoff

The Grand Prismatic Spring was one of my favorite geological sites in Yellowstone NP. I photographed this runoff at the entrance to the area.

Nov 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Hot Spring, Reflection, Yellowstone National Park

Nameless Spring

Most of the geothermal features in Yellowstone NP have names. I ran across this hot spring that was nameless. I called it Nameless Spring.

Nov 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Castle Geyser, Firehole Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Castle Geyser

Castle Geyser is located in the same geyser complex as Old Faithful and is a short walk down the Continental Divide Trail.

Nov 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Artist Point, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Lichen Stump, Yellowstone National Park

Lichen Stump

I spotted this Wolf Lichen growing on a stump just down the path from where I captured some Wolf Lichen growing on some dead branches.

Nov 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Elk Cow, Madison Elk, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Elk Cow

I photographed this Elk Cow along the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park during my visit to the park earlier this fall.

Nov 11

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Solitary Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

Solitary Geyser

Solitary Geyser is located along the Upper Geyser Basin. I photographed this geyser panorama during my recent trip to Yellowstone NP.

Nov 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Canada Geese, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Canada Goose

I photographed this nice Canada Goose while attempting to photograph a Bull Elk in the Madison River area.

Nov 06

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Starburst, Sunrise, Yellowstone National Park

Madison River Sunrise

The sunrise photographs I captured along the Madison River are some of my favorite photographs from my recent trip to Yellowstone NP.

Nov 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Tree, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Yellowstone National Park

Desolate Landscape

I photographed this Desolate Landscape while walking along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in Yellowstone National Park earlier this year.

Nov 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Gibbon Falls, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

Gibbon Falls in Color

I posted a photo of Gibbon Falls in black and white last month. This one is a wider view and processed in color.

Nov 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Boardwalk, Firehole Basin, Hot Lake, Walkway, Yellowstone National Park

Hot Lake Walkway

The Hot Lake Walkway leads to Hot Lake in Yellowstone National Park. Hot lake is probably the most "normal" looking water feature in the Park.

Oct 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Lewis Falls, Lewis River, Yellowstone National Park

Lewis River Reflection

This is my fourth and final photograph of the Lewis River area taken during my trip to Yellowstone NP. I took this one near the parking area.

Oct 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

I captured this image of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Artist Point, a popular spot to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone.

Oct 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Elk, Madison Elk, Yellowstone National Park

Madison Elk

Elk was the most frequently seen animal during my visit to Yellowstone NP. I stopped along the Madison river to photograph this Madison Elk.

Oct 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Lewis Falls, Lewis River, Yellowstone National Park

Lewis Falls Downstream

A photograph of Lewis Falls taken during my recent trip to Yellowstone NP. I am impressed by the number of fallen trees in this area.

Oct 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Prismatic Spring, Panorama, Yellowstone National Park

Grand Prismatic Spring

The Grand Prismatic Spring was not only my favorite geothermal feature at Yellowstone Nation Park but it was also the most impressive.

Oct 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful

No trip to Yellowstone would be complete without a visit to Old Faithful. I had the chanced to see it during my recent trip to the area.

Oct 21

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Artist Point, Lichen, Yellowstone National Park

Wolf Lichen

I captured this photograph of Wolf Lichen (Letharia vulpina) at Artist Point in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone lower falls area.

Oct 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Gibbon Falls, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

Gibbon Falls

Gibbon Falls is a popular stop for tourists visiting Yellowstone National Park. I stopped there during my recent trip to the park.

Oct 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 6 comments tags: Lewis River, Yellowstone National Park

Lewis River

The Lewis River is an 18-mile-long tributary of the Snake River. The entire river is located within the boundaries of Yellowstone NP.

Oct 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Grass Clump, Yellowstone National Park

Grass Clump

One of the interesting things about my trip to Yellowstone NP is to see how a plant like this grass clump survives in a hostile environment.

Oct 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Fall Colors, Lewis Falls, Lewis River, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

Lewis Falls

Lewis Falls is one of the many waterfalls in the Yellowstone NP. We stopped here during our second day of our photography workshop.

Oct 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Common Raven, Yellowstone National Park

Common Raven

I photographed this Common Raven at a picnic area at one of the lunch breaks during my recent trip to the Grand Teton/Yellowstone area.

Oct 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Chromatic Pool, Yellowstone National Park

Chromatic Pool

Yellowstone NP is full of amazing geological features and specifically hundreds of geothermal features. Chromatic Pool is one of them.

Oct 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

Young Bull Elk

I spotted this young bull elk after having dinner one evening at the Dining Room at the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone NP.

Oct 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Sunset, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Sunset

Following a nice dinner at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, we headed out to Yellowstone Lake to try and capture a great Yellowstone sunset.

Oct 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Canary Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Canary Springs

The Mammoth Hot Springs area in the Yellowstone National Park is amazing! My favorite spot in the area is the Canary Springs terraces.

Oct 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 5 comments tags: Firehole Basin, White Dome Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

White Dome Geyser

The White Dome Geyser is located in the Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone NP, about 200 yards down the road from the Great Fountain Geyser

Oct 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Boardwalk, Upper Geyser Basin, Walkway, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Boardwalk

I saw a book titled "Yellowstone: A Land of Wild and Wonder" with a Yellowstone boardwalk on the cover. I found two similar boardwalk scenes.

Oct 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Firehole Basin, Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

Great Fountain Geyser

The Great Fountain Geyser is located in the Firehole Lake area of the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.

Sep 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Reflection, Sunrise, Yellowstone National Park

Madison River Reflection

We stopped to photograph the Madison River reflection during our last full day in the Yellowstone National Park.

Sep 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Wildlife, Wolf, Yellowstone National Park

Grey Wolf

Meet Grey Wolf #712M. I photographed him at the Yellowstone National Park on the way to see some of the sites in the park.

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