Heading for Yellowstone Park. Tell me what to look for/shoot.

[JerryW]

Hello, all. I'll be in Yellowstone National Park (USA) in a few days. What do you suggest I look for / shoot while I'm there?

Thanks.

Jerry

 

[clanthar]

The north drive out of the park over the Bear Tooth on 212 to Red Lodge is the most scenic mountain drive in the lower 48.

Joe

 

[KmH]

Take pictures of the supervolcano.

 

[manaheim]

pic-a-nic baskets?






sorry, couldn't resist...

 

[Pgeobc]

Well, I formerly lived and worked in that area and I can tell you that there will be so many opportunities for pics that you will have to sort out the mediocre ones. You may, at this time of the year, catch the fall yellows from the Quaking Aspen, too, if the fall is right. The trip over the Beartooths is, to be sure, spectacular and get a picture of Pilot and Index peaks. If you had time, you could visit the Grasshopper Glacier, too.

Try to get off the beaten paths, too. One reason is that all of the easy shots are now beautiful, but a little trite. BTW, much of the Park closes on Labor Day, as that is the official end of the tourist season. The park may be open in spots and not open in spots by the time you get there, you just will have to see.

 

[Infinite_Day]

Have you been there before? I would assume not because you asked what to shoot. In Yellowstone you shoot everything you can because almost everything is beautiful. Even the buildings are beautiful - don't miss the Old Faithful Inn. It's one of the most iconic and beautiful buildings in the U.S. in my opinion. Also, be aware that this is an active time for bears as they are fattening up for winter torpor. My wife and I were out there last year before the park was fully open in May and a lot of trails were closed due to bear activity. I imagine you will run into some similar situations. I am with others that you should try to get away from the main tourist sites if you can. The thermal features are cool but you have to contend with the crowds. It's best if you have the longest glass you can manage for wildlife in the park. We managed to see all of the "charismatic megafauna" when we were there but I didn't have a good telephoto at the time so many of my wildlife photos were lacking. Congrats on your trip - I would love to be able to find a job in Wyoming so I could move there. Good luck and happy shooting!