Yellowstone National Park, Geyser
by Aurelia Schanzenbacher
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Yellowstone National Park, Geyser
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Aurelia Schanzenbacher
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This is one of the photos taken during our National Monument Trip through the United States. Although Yellowstone, is not a national monument it is considered one of United States historical parks. On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first United States national park. Yellowstone is unique in that it offers hydrothermal and geologic features for visitors to see. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. The hot spring within the park discharges intermittent jets of steam and water and are called geysers. Geysers are generally associated with recent volcanic activity. They are produced by the heating of underground waters that have come into contact with, or are very close to, magma. Geyser discharges as high as 1,600 ft (500 m) have been recorded, but 160 ft (50 m) is much more common. Occasionally, a geyser will adopt an extremely regular and predictable pattern of intermittent activity and discharge for a few minutes every hour or so. One of the largest in Yellowstone National park is Old Faithful.
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March 12th, 2022
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Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Aurelia – your stunning scene has been selected as an Honorable Mention from the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Eruptions photo contest! It has been placed in the Special Recognition thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Calvin Boyer
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.
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