Photographer's Paradise

Yellowstone is a great place for visitors who want to capture all of
the park's natural flora and fauna through the lens. All along the
trails you see the photographers with their super sure shot cameras
and fancy focus lenses. Their big bundled backpacks and tremendously
tall tripods make them easy to spot.

Here we see a youthful and vivacious pictureman. Honing the art and
learning the craft. Relatively new to the hobby he strives to bring
energy and life to the objects he "paints." Displaying a cunning sense
for what is and isn't there, he should develop into a celebrated
historical documentarian.

Owen Wilson

He's pictured here disguised as a knowledgeable park ranger. No
kidding, the guy looked, talked, and sounded exactly like the actor.
The park ranger character could definitely be the focus of a hilarious
comedy. The possibilities are endless.

See, all of these rangers end each of their informational talks with
closing remarks of their personal outlook on life. Sometimes
appreciated, always unsolicited, these idealists offer their kindly
advice about spending time in the park and conservation in general.
Listen carefully, it could be a famous quote or even a philosophical
proverb. But no matter what you hear you can always count on these
words to be wise indeed.

The geyser in the background is the tallest in the world...when it
goes off. Not today.

A Day At The Geysers

We took a few hikes around Mammoth Hot Springs and the Norris Geyser
Basin today. The photo here is of the Artists Paintpots, which
displayed a particularly unique creamy looking bubbling feature. They
were my favorite.