21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The many colors of a geyser

Photo of the iconic Grand Prismatic Spring, a massive hot spring known for its vivid colors ranging from deep blue to red and orange. The Excelsior Geyser, with its constant steam and vibrant turquoise pool, adds to the basin’s allure. Visitors can witness the geothermal activity and marvel at the unique landscape shaped by hot springs, geysers, and colorful microbial mats.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Jackson hole, Wy, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Copyright: © Juan Gutierrez