Grand Prismatic, one of Yellowstone’s biggest attractions. Since the mornings were still cold at this time of year, it was covered in steam and almost nothing could be seen.
At least this gives some sense of the scale of the rising steam. You can see people on the ground.A Snowshoe Hare in its summer coat, seen at Norris. It is completely white in winter, but in summer only its feet remain white.At Porcelain Basin, the minerals in the hot water and the activity of microorganisms create a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Sunset. I head out alone to look for wildlife.I came across a herd of Elk, also known as Wapiti. Hardly anyone passing by seemed to notice them, so I took my time observing them.Before I knew it, the herd was gradually getting closer.It seemed to be a group of mothers and calves born that spring. The young Elk were running around like children at a daycare.Some of the larger individuals were excited too.An adult following a playful calf around as if trying to keep it in line.They were probably mother and calf. The adult seems to be bending its neck sharply to look at the young Elk.
People who noticed this group began pulling over along the road and gathering in numbers, so I decided to leave. I had started observing them early, so I had already seen plenty.
