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Black Pool

by Eva McDermott

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 31, 20165,841 views8 comments
Black Pool, West Thumb thermal area near Yellowstone Lake.  Another abstract.   I was obsessed with abstracts I guess while visiting Yellowstone.... more so than the grand landscapes.

Fuji XT-1

Thanks for looking, critiquing, and commenting on my previous posts.  Very much appreciated.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on September 1, 2016 at 12:29 AM
I really love the colors here, Eva. I'd be tempted to crop out the black patch in the middle left of the frame. It really grabs attention. Wonderful abstract!
Registered on March 14, 2013, 100 Posts, 643 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Cameron on September 1, 2016 at 4:05 AM
It looks good enough to jump in.  I take it you wouldn't advise it.  Didn't know you had a wee Fuji XT-1.  Love mine.
Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on September 1, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Another nice one, Eva. You have a nice series showing the amazing colors and shapes of the unique geothermal areas of YNP. This one is interesting because it looks, of course, like it was taken in the arctic. 
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 1, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Yes, Eva, Yellowstone offers loads of abstract possibilities with all of the colors and shapes in the hot springs and geysers.  I really like the coolness of this view with the subtle blues and the clean whites.  Having the rising mist partially obscuring the upper parts adds a fine touch of dreaminess.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on September 1, 2016 at 10:50 AM
Lovely colors and "cloudy" feel. My one suggestion would be to include the full edge of the pool on the left. It feels too abrupt, and the slice on the bottom half too close to the edge. 
I agree about the choice of subject - this is what Yellowstone is unique for. Most grand landscapes in Yellowstones you can see in many other places too.
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 1, 2016 at 3:37 PM
A fine abstract, Eva. I agree with Albert about including the left edge of the travertine deposit. I think you could also crop from the top to a point just above the prominent spit on the right. The color and processing look very nice.
--P
Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on September 1, 2016 at 11:04 PM
Certainly different than the Blue Lagoon.  Wouldn't want to make that mistake.  Lovely abstract, Eva.  I would also vote for losing the dark edge at the btm left. 
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Lowe on September 2, 2016 at 7:35 AM
You did a wonderful job with your abstracts during your Yellowstone trip, Eva. I like the color combination of white and blue in this scene and the rising steam is a nice touch. My only suggestion would be a bit more room on the left so the white edge of the mineral deposits was not cut off. Just a thought.

Ed
Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments