14 Mar
2011

Posted in: Yellowstone
By Ian Plant    1 Comment

Castle Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone’s abundant geysers attract millions of visitors every year. One of the most stunning is Castle Geyser, located in the Upper Geyser Basin just a stone’s throw away from Old Faithful. Castle erupts roughly every thirteen hours, and each eruption lasts for about an hour.

I made this image during one of Castle’s eruptions. Although taken during the middle of the day, in less than spectacular light, I was attracted to the repetition of patterns in the snow and the geyser plume.

"Castle Geyser" - Yellowstone National Park

Technical details: Canon 5D Mark II camera, 24-105mm lens (@24mm), polarizer filter, ISO 100, f/16, 1/40 second.

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Ian Plant's photographs and instructional articles have appeared in a number of books, calendars, and magazines, including Outdoor Photographer and Popular Photography. Ian writes a regular blog column for Outdoor Photographer online, and he is the author of numerous instructional eBooks and digital processing tutorials. Ian leads several photo tours each year.