These are photos from the day before yesterday, the 22rd. We drove the big loop starting on the western side of the park where most of the thermal activity is located. The heavy smell of sulfur and hydrogen chloride permeates the air near the hot springs, fumaroles and geysers. Strange country indeed and the vents are almost countless.
Naturally the way is made even more interesting by the occasional spotting of elk, bison, and their young. Yesterday Elaine spotted a pair of bull elk along a stream not far from a pull out. Aimee and I photographed them for over twenty minutes getting some very nice shots. I’ll be putting those up later.
The weather continues to be beautiful and the high during the day is in the 70s. Nights are cool and we fall asleep exhausted from driving the park all day. Yesterday we drove over 160 miles sightseeing and taking photos. Around every turn there is a beautiful scene or a large animal waiting to be seen. Magical place.
Dick, Gayle and Bre, we should get Elaine to drive us on our Cove outings. She’s a great spotter and can really wheel the Jeep. :^)
2 comments:
The photo of the fisherman and the buffalo made me sigh with happiness. A wonderful group of photos, Buz. You've really captured the magic of Yellowstone.
I would love for Elaine to join us on our photo trips!
You are really capturing the wild beauty and awesome wildlife of Yellowstone, Buz. More than the photos, it sounds like you are really experiencing the full grandeur of that great place. Elaine as driver and scout sounds like a good plan. :)
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