Boiling Earth - IMG#8421

Of all the photographic possibilities in Yellowstone, a nice sunrise shot with some reflection at Mammoth Hot Springs was top of my list. Unfortunately the area wasn't quite what i had envisioned and the main boardwalks were not providing the kind of shot I wanted. Luckily, I managed to find this spot not far from the main hot springs. It was definitely off the beaten path and not disclosed to the public. The work was well worth the effort though when I came away with this shot. I was able to showcase the complex but delicate hot spring formations and I even caught some reflection to boot. Getting to spend intimate time with such an amazing geological wonder, a beautiful sunrise, and horrid smell made this morning truly unforgettable.