6/21/2023 0 Comments Rachel fell yellowstone landscape![]() ![]() Serendipity often plays a part in photography and you might see something totally unexpected in a location you’d never think to photograph. Yellow icicles, Yellowstone National Park / Rebecca Latson Mix Yellowstone’s own dry atmosphere with the winter season’s dryness, and your body’s moisture will get sucked right out. In general, the winter atmosphere is drier because there are not many water molecules in the air - which is the reason your winter photos always look so crisp and clear. It may be cold, you may be surrounded by water in the form of snow, and you may not even feel thirsty at all, but you need that water. Take water with you on your daily photo jaunts. Most of the boardwalks do not have any railing between you and the thermal features, and an icy accident would put a kink in an otherwise perfect picture-taking day. You just need something “grippy” that will “bite” into the packed snow and ice to give you better stability. I love my Kahtoola microspikes, but I saw plenty of people wearing Yaktrax-brand traction devices, too. The boardwalks are solidly-packed thick “loaves” of ice and snow, and warm steam from any thermal feature close to the boardwalk will turn that packed snow and ice into thick strip of shiny, slick ice. Traction devices for your boots are practically a requirement. My camera remained dry thanks to that “rain coat”, and the lens hood prevented snowflakes from dotting the lens front and smudging the view.Ī snow-and-ice-packed boardwalk at Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park / Rebecca Latson I experienced snowfall ranging from large, fluffy, gently-falling flakes to white blurs of windblown pinpricks. and carry a wide selection of camera rain protection. In addition to warm, water-resistant clothing for yourself, bring along some protection for your camera in the form of a lens hood and some form of rain covering. My iPhone battery would have run out even quicker had I not used it judiciously and placed it back in my pocket immediately after each use (I learned my lesson from my Glacier National Park visit). The cameras I used for a day in the park usually ran very low on battery power after less than a half day, so I was glad to have toted along extras in my vest pocket. Depending upon the time of your visit, the temps could get into the negative double digits! Brrrr! Camera and smartphone batteries run out of juice super quick in cold weather. First and foremost, pack plenty of spare batteries and don’t forget those battery chargers. This article is all about the photo ops, of which there are plenty!īefore you head out via car or plane, there are important things for which you should prep regarding yourself and your camera. If you’ve read the National Parks Traveler Checklist: Yellowstone In Winter, then you should be better prepared for tackling a visit during that particular season. My experience was incredible and I captured some wonderful images I’d like to share with you, along with tips and techniques to help you capture your own amazing images if you ever visit Yellowstone between December and early March. From there, I rode a snowcoach to Old Faithful Snow Lodge for a few days, then returned to Mammoth Hot Springs for a couple more days to explore the Mammoth travertine terraces, Norris Geyser Basin, and the Lamar Valley landscape. Photographing Yellowstone National Park in the winter has long been on my bucket list, so this past February, I loaded up the vehicle and drove 12 hours to the park’s northern entrance. Oil Trains Pose A Significant Threat To National ParksĪn Upper Geyser Basin winter vista, Yellowstone National Park / Rebecca Latson.The Care And Keeping Of History Within The National Park System.Wastewater And Sewer Facilities Failing In National Parks.Private Philanthropy Fills The Gaps Of Deferred Maintenance.National Park Roads And Bridges Impacted By Lack Of Maintenance.NPS Is Running $670 Million Behind On Caring For Maintained Landscapes.Mixing Energy Development And National Parks. ![]()
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