Photo of the Day #723: Roaring Mountain

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Roaring Mountain, a ridge dotted with steam vents and fumaroles, in Yellowstone National Park.


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Brian another magnificent shot, have you thought of making a photo travelogue for the National Park system?
Were you able to photo Yellowstone wolves?

By JefFlyingV (not verified) on 05 Oct 2009 #permalink

Jeff; Thanks! I am glad that you have been enjoying them. I had thought about writing up something of a travelogue, but I did not think that my little adventures would be that interesting. Eventually I might upload the collection of shots to an image hosting site so that they all can be viewed in order.

My wife and I tried for two days to see one of the Hayden Valley packs near Grizzly Lookout. No luck. The first day was too foggy, but one the second we were able to hear them. Again, there was too much fog to see them or photograph them, but it was still amazing. With any luck I will see them when I eventually return.