Stark Reality

I took this image the other day in Yellowstone NP where the conditions seemed about right for everything this year. Now I'm in the Palouse photographing a different reality. I did see a moose in the Palouse this morning, so it was a bit like Yellowstone.

I did this on my laptop, so I'll probably re-work it when I get home.

Canon 5D, f16, 1/8 sec., ISO 100, Canon 28-70 @ 43mm, CPL, 2-stop GND.

This has a lot of interest to it, and you handled the exposure well. I do think the 2-stop GND was a stop overdone. You could probably reverse that by double processing or using a GND in Lightroom, etc. Just seems a little too dark in the highest sky.
The composition of the flattened pools is really nice as they step back into the steam.

Was the moose in the Palouse on the loose?

I thought about using that assonance James, but I just couldn't go there. Thanks for the smile.

David

would you could you with a mouse in the Palouse?

Sorry... but James started it.

This is easily one of the most attention-holding images I've seen from Yellowstone. nice work David!

Incredible capture here David, the tonal range, patterns and textures are just gorgeous, very nice work

Ray Still

A very interesting shot. I've never been to yellowstone and i'm not very familiar with the geology of the place. I'm curious as to whether those trees actually grew there in all that sulphur or if they grew before that formation had expanded that far.

Thanks for the comments so far everyone. Austin, they grew there, the boiling tiers took over, they died. Last time I was here (I go back about every year to this spot) the trees were in grey and white dust, and I so wished the tiers and water was around them. This time I got my wish. The other area I used to photograph had also changed, and not for the better. A new scene every time I return, I like that.

David

Excellent composition and mood. I agree with the comment re: the upper portions of the sky being too dark. Nice stuff.

I'm planning a trip to the Palouse during the first week of June. How are things looking over there?

I just arrived here at midnight, after 9 days in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons Mark. I slept in this morning, but from my initial scouting I've noticed that a lot of my favorite barns have collapsed under the weight of the record winter snows. The greens are coming in nicely, so you should find some nice scenery for photography.

David

Great shot, David. I like all of the otherworldly looking elements coming together here. It creates a very interesting scene.

There have been a few similar shots floating through in the ESS gallery with the same great atmosphere and skies. You might check em out if you have the time.

David,
I love it. It has mood!!!

How I love Yellowstone! Your image perfectly describes the magic, the mystery and the dynamic nature of a planet alive. It inspires me to return there, so I may have to rework my travel plans for my trip this year. It's a fantastic shot, David.

This one's awesome David. The top sky could use a bit of work once you are back on the desktop, but very nice regardless.

Great work here David! Way to go.

Mark