Sunset at Upper Geyser Basin

On January 21, 2015January 20, 2015 By Mike and Christy

It is hard to believe but when we started this walk in the early evening it was snowing like crazy so we decided to leave the good camera inside for a change and just to out and enjoy the snowy weather. Low and behold near the end of the walk it cleared a bit and we were reward with a wonderful show. As the sun went over the hill west of upper geyser basin it light up the clouds in the eastern sky which then reflected into the geyser pools. Glad we still had our phones in our pockets. Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park.

30 thoughts on “Sunset at Upper Geyser Basin”

seeingspotsphoto

Thats a great shot. Beautiful light and the texture in the sky mirrors the texture below. Very cool!

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January 21, 2015 at 1:52 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it was a really cool evening and we were lucky to just get out into it. The amazing thing was how the reflections were bouncing all over the place from sky to ground and from west to east. Hope your day is going great.
  
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  January 21, 2015 at 2:06 pm Reply
Ron

Mike,

Such a soft and subdued photograph! This is REAL photography, not only “showing” but helping those who see the photo FEEL deeply as well. Lovely beyond expression!

Ron – future pinhole camera owner! *g*

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January 21, 2015 at 2:45 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Ron, we just feel lucky to have been in the right place at the right time. Hope the pinhole arrives soon.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 12:32 am Reply
Tammy

I have not been there for a few years…this picture is making me want to revisit the park soon! So beautiful!

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January 21, 2015 at 3:30 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  When I look at this photo it makes me wish I did not come back. Especially when looking at it on the computer screen on my desk at work. 🙂
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 12:31 am Reply
melissabluefineart

Can’t believe this was taken with your phone! It is such a beautiful scene.

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January 21, 2015 at 4:03 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Melissa, I was sure glad we carried our phones and this sunset was such a feast as well as a surprise. You just never know what will happen when you get out and go for a walk and a walk in yellowstone is never boring.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 12:30 am Reply
paula graham

Well..that just tells you something..why do we keep this heavy, awkward, large , obtrusive cameras???!!! Super photo..and what luck you did not leave the phone at home as well!!!

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January 21, 2015 at 5:24 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Paula, I guess that old adage the best camera is the one in your pocket sure applies here.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 12:28 am Reply
Earth Psalts

God is certainly an amazing artist, isn’t He? I’m glad you could capture this and share it with the rest of us!

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January 21, 2015 at 6:14 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and Yellowstone is sure one fine place.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 12:26 am Reply
Janet

Fabulous photo and with your phone! Amazing. What a gorgeous feast of colors

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January 21, 2015 at 8:31 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Janet, it was a feast of color and so unexpected. Good stuff happens when you get out and go for a walk.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 12:26 am Reply
alicatpurr

What an amazing shot so lovely. Love the tone of the colours. Just beautiful.

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January 22, 2015 at 12:51 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it was an amazing sunset and a lesson in how light can reflect from one horizon to another then back into the earth to make some amazing colors. Hope you are doing well and your day is going great.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 2:07 pm Reply
  1. alicatpurr
    
    Having a great day 25C with a light breeze. Its a long weekend here so people everywhere. Hope your weekend gives you the opportunity for more great shots 🙂
    
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    January 23, 2015 at 6:01 am Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Sounds like a fine day indeed, and we will see about the weekend after being away for the prior weekend this one may be filled with neglected chores.
      
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      January 23, 2015 at 5:40 pm Reply
Jane

I love the subtle colours, highlights, textures and overall composition. What a beautiful scene!

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January 22, 2015 at 1:35 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jane, we just feel just to have been able to take a little of that home with us on the camera. It was sure a wonderful sunset and one to remember. Have a wonderful day.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 2:08 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Gorgeous photo! What a happy memory!

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January 22, 2015 at 3:47 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Eliza, hope your day is going well.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 2:06 pm Reply
lauramacky

Beautiful!!

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January 22, 2015 at 4:54 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  January 22, 2015 at 7:34 pm Reply
Jude

A gorgeous mixture of muted golds and browns Mike!

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January 23, 2015 at 10:43 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jude, it was an amazing sunset.
  
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  January 23, 2015 at 11:42 pm Reply
apothecarytravels

Crazy image. Almost surreal. Great picture.

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January 24, 2015 at 9:41 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it was one of those almost surreal sunsets. Especially since a half hour prior it was snowing hard. Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks for taking time to give a little feedback..much appreciated.
  
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  January 24, 2015 at 9:56 pm Reply
seeingthrough35mm

Yellowstone was by far my favourite National Park. We had the pleasure of visiting it couple of years ago, the wildlife, the hydrothermal features, the geology and the history were all so fascinating.
It’s a beautiful sunset Mike. Proving again that the best camera is the one you have with you.
Le

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January 30, 2015 at 11:20 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, we never have a bad time in yellowstone, especially in the winter when it is very quiet. It was a great sunset and quite a surprise given how hard it was snowing just 30 minutes earlier and I was happy to be able to capture it and yes, the best camera is the one in you have with you. 🙂
  
  Have a great weekend.
  
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  January 31, 2015 at 2:16 pm Reply