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Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted May 27, 2009867 views11 comments

I love how these weekly challenges are letting me slowly share some of my favorites from last summer. Begrudgingly I gave in to the tourists, and spent several days in yellowstone last summer. Those few days were the most photographically productive of my whole summer. I don't understand how I see so few artistic representations of the geothermal wonders that are there, it's just a candy store of opportunities! Granted I had some super conditions throughout my time, and every single moment for three days cooperated with my every whim...

This is Grotto Geyser, shot with some ND to catch the action and sparkle. I wish I'd had a bit more room at the top, but this explosion's height caught me by surprise after an hour of smaller bursts.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 27, 2009 at 11:48 AM

I agree, its weird how there is no really well-known artist who has focused on the geyser fields. Ive stayed away from Yellowstone for years because i spent a week there as a kid before the '88 fires, and coming back would have just depressed me, but i think its about time i get back there--maybe this fall.
Anyhow, this is a terrific shot of Grotto, i hear you about the top, but thats pretty minor; the light here is great and its very well presented.

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on May 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM

The motion in the water is perfect and the background adds a lot as well. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on May 27, 2009 at 11:52 PM

This is rockin' shot Floris! The color treatment and background are well suited to the subject. I agree about your assessment of the tightness on top, but its not a huge deal from my perspective.

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on May 28, 2009 at 1:30 AM

Fantastic take on this iconic subject, one of the best I have seen

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 28, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Love the light and the processing. Very compelling.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 29, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Exceptional! One of the best I've ever seen of the geysers. Yellowstone is a dream trip for me... was planning on going this year but alas it's not going to happen.

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Comment posted by Kerry Leibowitz on May 31, 2009 at 12:29 AM

Very nice catch; the top doesn't bother me at all. Well done.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 1, 2009 at 10:07 PM

Floris: What a great shot and a superb conversion. Congrats on the EP! >=))>

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Comment posted by Younes Bounhar on June 1, 2009 at 10:22 PM

Very friggin AWESOME! Just brilliant!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 2, 2009 at 3:32 AM

What a magnificent shot, Floris. Wow! Yellowstone is such a mind-boggling wonder. This image work superbly to capture the feel of the geothermal features in the park. Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on July 16, 2009 at 1:41 AM

Lovely image Floris. Liked that 'spray'. Image conveys lot of power.
Nice B&W conversion.

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