Comment from karen zima
Wow! What a lovely image Steve. I love the framing of the composition with the fog in the upper half of the image. The blue sky really enhances the orange tones of the land. Overall, great composition and framing along with good lighting and details.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Thank you Karen. I always appreciate your comments and artistic details ~ Steve

Comment from Monica Morrell
Happy Birthday big guy!
I hope you are having a glorious day.
I love this image you have presented here.
Excellent colors. Depth and interest.
Action and dimension.
Exceptional focus. Crisp and sharp! Well captured!

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Thank you so much Monica for the Birthday wishes and your review and comment. Yes I had a Wonderful day! It was so good I have decided to have Two Birthdays next year! Thank you again Monica, I hope all is well ~ Steve

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I gave this a Bonus rating not because its your special day but its a rare capture with a fantabulous smoky effect,
The foreground color & texture
is very impressive.
The backdrop looks like steel shavings magnetize by a natural force...

Great Thirds!
Diminishing perspective. Vanishing viewpoint lends greater depth.

Good perspective & long depth of field...
Thanks for sharing...

Happy Birthday, Steve!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

LOL. Thanks Dick. I think I will have TWO Birthdays a year from now on! I really appreciate and value your reviews and comments. I know you are one of the few that will tell it like it is. If it needs a lot of work I know you will tell me. That means a lot Dick. Thanks so much for the Extra Sparkle. I am honored. Hope all is well Dick ~ Steve

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 12-Nov-2018

Yes, so FAR, so good! ;-))

Have a blast my friend!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Steve!
This view of this notable 'Hot Spring' certainly presents us with a highly interesting picture,my friend!
And your informative notes are fascinating!
'Good Show'! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Hey Sean! Thanks a lot for stopping by and having a look at Yellowstone. I do appreciate your review and comments my friend ~ Steve

reply by Sean T Phelan on 13-Nov-2018

You're very welcome,Steve!

Comment from eileen0204
What a site that must have been in person.

wow, look at all that steam rising up. I'm hearing stories that something may blow there soon... let's hope not!

Wonderful colors and a great visual for sure!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Thank you so much Eileen for your review and comments. Yes Yellowstone sits on a huge Caldera (center of a volcano) and they say that one day it Will Blow. It will be catastrophic. It won't happen for another hundred thousand years but I am going to take all the pictures I can so that folks a hundred thousand years from now will know what it looked like before the Big Blast. Thanks again Eileen ~ Steve

Comment from cleo85
The hot spring is excellently captured. The dark hill in the background and the blue sky emphasize the white steam below it and the colorful deposits in the foreground. The different colors and shapes of the run offs are impressive. The line of hot water steams is nicely placed of center in the upper third. The landscape is well composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Thank you so much Cleo for yout very encouraging review and comments. I respect your opinion and I know you are one who will tell it like it is. That I appreciate. Thanks again Cleo ~ Steve

reply by cleo85 on 13-Nov-2018

You're most welcome. :o)

Comment from Silentwings1984
This is a great picture!
The color of the ground highlights the steam coming up making it look a little sinister but yet beautiful.
It is very enjoyable piece to look at.
Good luck!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Thank you very much Silentwings1984 (don't know your name). I appreciate your review and comments very much. Thanks again ~ Steve

Comment from Bruceiorio
Really great perspective. Great colors.
Good natural action capture.
Good sharp focus.
Good depth of field.
A very good angle of view.
Good composition.
Very good presentation.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Hey Bruce! Thanks a lot for your review and comments. I really appreciate your thoughts ~ Steve

Comment from Robert Plain
Very nice photo, Steve, and great information as well. Can we assume the term "cooler water" is relative?
You have captured this very well - the colors of the water and surrounding area and the dramatic effect of the steam.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Hey thanks a lot Robert. Yes by the time the water flows into the Firehole River it is abour 95F. So that is relatively cool. I put my hand into run off from this and other pools and it was Really hot even after flowing a few hundred feet. Thanks for your review Robert ~ SteveHey thanks a kot Nik. I always appreciate you taking the time to check out and review

Comment from nikman
A very nice landscape photo presented here from that amazing park! Your fine traditional composition allows us an enjoyable look at your beautiful and amazing location! Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Hey thanks a lot Nik. I always appreciate you stopping by to review and comment on my postings. Very much appreciated my friend ~ Steve

reply by nikman on 12-Nov-2018

The pleasure is all mine with your nice photos!