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FIRST PLACE
Photographing
the Firehole
Yellowstone National Park
Brian Klaren | Eagle, Idaho
Nikon D200; 1/160 sec., f/5.6, ISO 400
T
his is a quick shot of my son Hunter
on the Firehole River in Yellowstone
National Park in September 2020.
We were making our annual pilgrimage
to Wyoming to visit family and enjoy the
wonderful Wyoming outdoors and open
space. This particular day, we had stayed
overnight just north of Idaho Falls, risen
early, and passed through the West
Yellowstone entrance before sunrise. We
watched a herd of elk along the Firehole
as they came and went out of the mist.
Because it was Yellowstone, there also
was a herd of humans to contend with. We
found a side road that looked a little less
traveled, came upon a small turnout, and
parked the car. My son and I took a walk
along the river to take pictures of the mist
rising from the water as the sun reflected
off the cliffs on the far side. While he was
taking pictures of the surrounding scenery,
I was able to take a few quick shots of
him. I've always enjoyed taking pictures
of nature, and sometimes the picture is
better with someone in it. This was one of
those times. The sun soon came up from
behind the trees to the east and washed
out the scene, so we went on our way to
enjoy a pleasant day of meandering and
photography.
I was lucky to grow up in western
Wyoming where stepping out the door
of our house could mean any number of
wonderful photo opportunities. I enjoy
sharing those experiences with my son,
and I want to pass along my love of nature
to him. Photography helps me do that.
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