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16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Multi-chromic Pool in Yellowstone National Park

This Yellowstone National Park pool displays a rainbow created by nature — blue from skylight refracted in water too hot to supports life; reds, oranges and yellows from exotic bacteria that thrive in very hot water; white by crystalized minerals.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2017
Date Uploaded: 06.2018
Photo Location: Wyoming, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3100
Copyright: © Lewis M. Phelps