This was taken a few days after a 10 inch snow fall. The pool had the best color I have every seen. The colors come from algae and lichen. Different areas of pools and geysers maintain near constant temperatures. Different color algae and lichen grow at these different temperatures.
Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S.A. Made from 2 photos. (CRW05936-37)
#9 on Explorer's Most Interesting on 1/20/06.
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Gabriella Carta (Italy) 42 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Visto dai miei occhi-Seen by my eyes-Visto por mis ojos (P1-C1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
argyle plaids 34 months ago | reply
nice!
EveningDawn 24 months ago | reply
This is a real glimpse into our primeval history - nature has the bottom line on color - still amazing!
jordangordon 24 months ago | reply
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