Photo of the Day: September 7, 2013 (Blue Skies and Clear Waters)

Blue Skies and Clear Waters

Not much can beat the beautiful blue skies and clear cool water of the Virgin River in Zion National Park.  The Virgin River is not always this clear, many times of the year it is completely brown or orange from rain and runoff.  June 2010.

Photo of the Day: September 6, 2013 (Colorful Prismatic Sunset)

Colorful Prismatic Sunset

Grand Prismatic Springs (located in Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone) never disappoints with its breathtaking beauty.  The steam and runoff seem to take on the entire spectrum of colors.  This picture was taken at sunset.  September 2010.

 

Photo of the Day: September 5, 2013 (Through the Trees)

Through the Trees

Viewing Lake McDonald and the snowcapped mountains of Glacier on a cool spring morning through the trees and the shade of the east shore.  May 2012.

 

Photo of the Day: September 4, 2013 (Canyon of Yellow Stones)

Canyon of Yellow Stones

The Yellowstone River winding through the canyon of yellow stones at the lower end of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.  September 2010.

Photo of the Day: September 3, 2013 (Majestic Elk)

Majestic Elk

Elk are one of the most majestic creatures on Earth.  Throw the Mission Mountains in the background and it can't get much more majestic than that!  The bull elk was walking away from the herd after battling with the "herd bull" at the Bison Range.  September 2008. 

 

Photo of the Day: September 2, 2013 (Shines Like Diamonds)

Shines Like Diamonds

Shining like diamonds, the sun shimmers and reflects across the colorful palette of rocks in St. Mary's Lake in Glacier National Park.  May 2012.

 

Photo of the Day: September 1, 2013 (Glorious Morning Glory)

Glorious Morning Glory

Morning Glory Pool is one of the most glorious hot springs in Yellowstone.  While much faded from its former glory due to clogged entryways from tourists throwing items in the pool, it is still breathtaking.  It is located in the Upper Geyser Basin.  May 2013.