There is so much to say about this wonderful national park. So much so, I want to wait and do it justice at a later date, so this post will be in the captions.
Elk pretty much go wherever they want.
A great place to look for Harlequin Ducks is LeHardy Rapids just south of the Hayden Valley.
Old Faithful, which I saw twice in one day.
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Lower Falls from Artist’s Point
Grotto Geyser, scared me half to death as I was watching it and all of a sudden began its show.
Just before sunrise with a full moon.
The circular polarize made this one quite surreal. I normally don’t include people in my photos, but this one just fit.
Edge of Grand Prismatic Spring. I was disappointed that the trail that goes up the mountain behind to overlook the spring was closed. Probably for safety.
Getting up super early has its advantages, one: no crowds and no parking hassles, second: great lighting.
Morning on Yellowstone Lake. I still haven’t figured out if I need to straighten this or just leave it.
Finally still! Violet-green Swallow.