Friday, April 8, 2011

Yellowstone's Silex Spring and Fountain Paint Pots

Next to the roads in Yellowstone are various boardwalks that take you on short walks to interesting sights. For this week's Scenic Sunday post, here are a couple of photos from one of these boardwalks. First up is the Silex Spring.
And here are the Fountain Paint Pots, bubbling mud pots. They're much more impressive in person than in this photo.
There was more to see from this boardwalk, particularly the fabulous Fountain Geyser, but that's for another post.
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14 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Yes, they are more impressive in person, but your photos are superb as always, Al! Love the colors! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  2. ClytieApril 8, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What gorgeous blue colors! And I think I might spy a heart in the blue depths!

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  3. Marjorie (Molly) SmithApril 8, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Really enjoyed both of these spots when we were out there. Thanks for reminding me how beautiful they are.
    Molly

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  4. Rinkly RimesApril 9, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    What a lovely blue! I'm afraid Yellowstone is a place I've missed.

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  5. NatureFootstepApril 9, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Beautiful shots that bring back memories. I visited Yellowstone once and would give a lot to come back. Trouble is that all journey that passes Yellowstone just stays there for one night. That is too short. I could use a week there. :)

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  6. Frostbite and SunburnApril 9, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Great shots -the colours in that first pool are unreal!

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  7. LauraApril 9, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    love the aqua color of the first pot....gorgeous!

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  8. KTApril 9, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I loved all of the thermal features at Yellowstone (not so much the smell). You often found yourself trying to peer over the edge a little more to see how far down you could see. Beautiful photo!

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  9. Wild_BillApril 9, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    The first photo is incredible. It is so clear it looks like the Caribbean Sea. Wow! You do take wonderful photographs!

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  10. MügeApril 10, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    The turqoise colour of the water is really amazing! I didn't visit the Yellowstone but I saw a similar place in Costa Rica near the Arenal vulcano, so I can imagine how impressive were the bubbling mud spots.

    Have a delightful Sunday, ciao! :)

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  11. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 10, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    This is simply adorable. We had the Pink terrace, but an earthquake came, and everyhting is gone.

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  12. GypsiApril 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Isn't Yellowstone simply amazing? I've only been once but would love to go again. You captured the blue water so well!

    My Scenic Sunday is here:

    http://ghp-theplog.blogspot.com/2011/04/cades-cove.html

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  13. JessicaApril 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I visited here once long ago but the steam was so thick in the air we could almost not see the colors. very nice pictures! If you have time check out my blog at www.adventureswithjessica.blogspot.com . I am trying to boost my number of followers. Thanks!

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  14. Kai RuiApril 10, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    very lovely photos, I love the first one...visiting from Scenic Sunday..

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