Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Mammoth Hotsprings - Yellowstone National Park



This picture was taken near the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park - Mammoth Hotsprings.  These are some of the hotspring terraces that the Mammoth has to offer.  I was drawn in by the subtle colors and the layering of the terrace that happens over time.

The hot water combines with limestone to create new land right before the visitors eyes.  The landscape of the hotsprings terraces changes daily.  The beautiful colors of pink, green, brown, yellow and orange are caused by bacteria and other organisms living on the rock.  Yellowstone National Park was the first national park of the United States.

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