Travertine Dream

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 17, 2011237 views20 comments

Early morning light at Palette Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone NP. I really enjoyed all of the abstract compositions available here with a long lens. In this image, a soft glow was created by the steam coming off the hot spring water (170 degrees F).

Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by hot springs and is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate. Mammoth Hot Springs has the best collection of travertine terraces in Yellowstone.

Nikon D7000, 80-400mm Nikkor at 210mm, polarizer
1/320 sec at f/8, ISO 400
TKs Make it Glow action.

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Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on September 17, 2011 at 9:05 PM

Interesting image. A much different shot of the springs than you usually see. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on September 17, 2011 at 10:35 PM

Shapes, colors and lighting all come together here. Maybe just a tad strong on the glow for my taste, but quite a beauty in any case.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 18, 2011 at 12:23 AM

This is great, Scott. I just love colorful abstract textures like this.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on September 18, 2011 at 12:59 AM

well done abstract. this area is wonderful for those, as you mention. the light is really sweet!

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on September 18, 2011 at 1:49 AM

This is without a doubt my favorite image of MHS. Totally intimate and creative scene. Shame this place has been so badly damaged over the past century or so...would have been amazing to see it 200 years ago...

Beautiful photography Scott.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on September 18, 2011 at 3:07 AM

Great colors and textures Scott. I especially love the larger entry. A really fine shot to get involved in. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 18, 2011 at 3:23 AM

A beautiful, crisp, abstract shot, Scott! The light is great, the exposure is perfect (keeping all the details in the bright white) and the textures are amazing. Well done!

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on September 18, 2011 at 3:54 AM

Beautiful abstract Scott
amazing colors

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on September 18, 2011 at 3:56 AM

I can't think of a better compliment to photographs of this nature than to say that it reminds me of Tony K's images of desert rock. The clean whites are exquisite in the midst of the glowing orange.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on September 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM

That's a killer shot, Scott.

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on September 18, 2011 at 6:38 AM

I love abstracts, and this oen is no exception! Love the details and colour here and the glow is icing on the cake! Lovely image!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on September 18, 2011 at 7:06 AM

Scott, your image has great artitic impact on me. The composition with the diverse curves and diagonals, as well as lighting and colors really keep my attention. I also especially appreciate the tangible details of the texture.

Peter

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 18, 2011 at 8:45 AM

Wonderful textures and colors, and I like the comp too. It appears a little on the soft side though to my old eyes.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM

Fantastic shot, Scott. The textures and feel are wonderful and the light is beautiful. Excellent work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM

I love the glow. It really adds another dimension to the colors and textures. Nice

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM

I really like the processing in this, as well as the comp and colors. Well done!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on September 18, 2011 at 5:50 PM

Looks great!

My only complaint is the lack of ability to determine scale. It this a mountain or table salt?

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM

Wonderful light, color and texture here, Scott! I really wish I had given this area more attention when I was there a few years back.

Chris

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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on September 19, 2011 at 1:18 AM

Scott - this is such a fascinating image. The textures and lighting come together so well here. I think this is by far the best abstract-type image I have seen from Mammoth Hot Springs and maybe Yellowstone overall. Really wonderful photo.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on September 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

Different than the usual shots from here, I like it. Nicely seen Scott.

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