10/07/2012

Yellowstone Photography Is A Joy To Take

By Doris Rivas


If you happen to be a camera buff there is practically no place else on earth to get prints than Yellowstone national Park. Yellowstone photography gives the photographer a multitude of sights to capture on film. This national park affords the tourist a panoramic view of any number of different areas.

You may be looking to find wildlife in its own habitat; or shooting that geyser as she explodes high into the air. You will be able to locate bison, elk, sheep, or moose as you make your way around the park. When you are finished with wildlife you can continue on to find meadows washed with the brush of nature. Or maybe it is the sparkling waterfall that you wish to find.

Visitors abound in July and August. This is the period when traffic is at its peak but so are the wonderful things there are to be captured on film. Those who wish to stay on the grounds have to get their reservation in early or you will be forced to stay at lodgings outside the park. Either way you can take in a photographers dream of the things you wish to keep on film forever.

Visiting during the fall has its advantages. The tourist trade is much lighter due to cooler temperatures and possible snowfall, but for the camera operator there is much to see. A full rack of antlers adorn the moose and elk. Sheep and bison come down from the high country, and the park is ablaze with the color of fall leaves.

Winter is magical at Yellowstone and can be visited by snow machine. Waiting for the geyser or steam vents to rise above the snow can be bitterly cold, but the wait is worth the shots you can take of this phenomena. Due to the cold, much of the wildlife is gathered in these areas to be near the warmth the geysers and steam vents produce.

As for the spring season, visiting during that time period can be iffy. There is no guarantee when the warmer weather will arrive and the park is only opened when the roads are easily passable. If you wish admittance during spring, it can be arranged and there are many nice places that allow for photo taking, but it is not the best of times.

The different times of day will have an effect on the kind of photos you want to take. Late morning as the sun begins its ascent into the sky offers some colorful shots. Artist Point and Inspiration Point most likely had the camera in mind at this part of the day. Mid day will see a lens pointed in the direction of geyser basins and late day welcomes the animals as they graze about Madison.

The length of your stay can never be too long if you are hoping to get some of the best shots that Yellowstone photography has to offer. When the areas you visit are open to tourists there are no restriction on the photos that you take. Begin your visit with a tour to see where the best places are for picture taking. Any shots that you take cannot be used in advertising but can be used in postcards or blown up in various print sizes.




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