Wintering Bison
A lone bison stops to pose while enroute to new grazing grounds at the Mary Fountain Trail Head.
Bison at Biscuit Basin
Part of a small herd taking advantage of the exposed grass along the Firehole River at Biscuit Basin.
Bobby Socks Trees
These are dead Lodge Pole Pines in which mineral laden waters have left the bottoms covered in a thin silica crust. Hence the term "Bobby Socks".
Madison River Reflection
Interesting shoreline along the Madison River with scalloped edge and tree reflection.
Steamy Biscuit Basin
Early morning light highlights the steamy backdrop in Biscuit Basin.
Biscuit Basin Bison
Interesting early morning light reflected in the Firehole River and a group of bison contend for grazing space.
Steamy Bison
A small group of grazing bison warmed by steam from a nearby thermal pool.
Lone Bison
Foraging along the Firehole River in heavy snow after the passing of a major storm.
Upper Basin Geyser
A small geyser erupting in the Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful.
Upper Geyser Basin Scenery
A beautiful thermal pool with colorful scalloped edges and a snowy backdrop.
Following the board walk through some trees while heading for Castle and Grand Geysers.
Yet another beautiful thermal pool in the Upper Geyser Basin.
As it passes through the Upper Geyser Basin the Firehole River has numerous steam vents or fumaroles which often cover sections of the river with a foggy layer of steam.
In the foreground, runoff from the Grand Geyser leaves a colorful trail. In the background, multiple geysers and steam vents spewing steam in the air.
Grand Geyser during an eruption. It lasted for about 10 minute spewing huge amounts of steam and water into the freezing air.
Aftermath of Grand Geyser's eruption.
Silex Thermal Pool
This is a bacteria mat formed by the runoff from Silex Thermal Pool in the Lower Geyser Basin. Although the water is warm the surrounding air temperature is well below freezing; hence, the coating of rime ice on the tree remnants.
Detail shot of the thermal vent and scalloped edge of Silex Thermal Pool.
Lower Geyser Basin
A geyser and thermal pool filling the freezing silvery morning sky with plumes of steam.
