This week, the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is to show your go-to places. For me, I’ll never get enough of seeing the wonder of Yellowstone. Every time I visit the national park, I see amazing new sights.
When visiting the park, I often see bison, pronghorn, and elk. I know exactly where to find the Sandhill Cranes and Mountain Bluebirds. Ravens and killdeer are common. But sometimes you get to see creatures that are not as common. I’ve had memorable encounters with badgers, foxes, and snowshoe hares.
In the spring and summer, you may catch glimpses of wildflowers in bloom. Gentian and Indian paintbrush brighten the landscape. Meadows are filled with vibrant green grass.
The thermal features are one of the things that distinguishes this park from all others. Grand Prismatic Hot Spring is the largest and most colorful. Morning Glory’s yellow edge shines like a spring flower. The water of Artemis is brilliant blue in color. The trail at Artists’ Paintpots wanders through several features.
The landscapes are big and bold at Yellowstone. The Yellowstone River cuts through canyons in dramatic waterfalls. Storms brew over Yellowstone Lake. The Lamar Valley hosts vast herds of wildlife.
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) – Go-to places
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Such a wondrous, magical place. A place to be held with much care and protected.
Yes, it's wondrous and worth protecting! :)
You've highlighted so many things I like about Yellowstone. Pity that it isn't closer to where I live. It could certainly be my go to place.
Thanks, John! It's 700 miles from our house, but we visit every couple of years. So much beauty there!
It's interesting Siobhan, I've only been once but it's stayed with me for a very long time. Loved your beautiful images, especially the fauna. I had no idea they were so prevalent there.
Thanks, Tina! There is so much wildlife there that's relatively easy to see that it's amazing!
Siobhan, how lucky to be close to such beauty. I've only to Yellowstone once, but the memories live forever. Lamar Valley is a special place for me, especially because of the wildlife there. Fantastic post and photos!
Thank you, Egidio! Yes, the Lamar Valley is special. I've seen pronghorn, bison, elk, wolves, and grizzly there on each visit.
Same here, except for the wolves. We saw a group watching them way in the distance, but we could never see them. As for the pronghorn, hiking along a family of pronghorns was one of the memorable moments for us there.
Yeah, it's best to get out there really early to see wolves. The "groupies" follow them around the park. I love any time I can spend near pronghorn. ❤️
Truly a fabulous place Siobhan. So many wonders to see
Yes, it is, Brian! I wish we lived a teeny bit closer, but oh well.
So do I 😂
Wow! These are magnificent!
You are so lucky to visit Yellowstone as your go-to place.
I also saw the fauna when I visited last year but not so much the flora as it was still spring with a snowstorm. The geothermal features and landscape were truly memorable.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I'm glad you got to see some of the park's wonders. Since it's at such a high elevation, the snow stays on the ground a long time there.
truly a great place and I liked all the images but esp the blue bird shot
Thanks! I love the bluebird. I'm lucky because they nest at my house in Bend.
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you are very lucky - and blessed
:D
Yellowstone is rightly famed for those geo-thermal features, which you have showcased beautifully here, but this is also a great reminder of what else the park has to offer. I was particularly struck by the drama of the landscape when we visited 😀 I worry about your NPS with the challenges it currently faces – I hope Yellowstone and the other great parks don’t suffer too badly.
Yes, it's a place full of drama, including in its landscapes. We plan to visit several national parks this spring, and I'm worried how funding cuts will affect them. Fingers crossed things go okay for them. 🤞
I'm not surprised you can't get enough of Yellowstone, it looks amazing from your wonderful photos. All galleries are beautiful but my favourite is the thermal features.
Thank you, Sofia! Yes, the thermal features are spectacular!
Great selections. Well done.
Thanks so much, John!