During my trip to Yellowstone National Park the weather was mostly cloudy and rainy, and for several days I thought I would not be able to photograph the night sky at all. Yellowstone is famous for dramatic weather changes, and this trip proved it. Clouds, fog, and rain covered the park almost continuously.
Only on the very last night, shortly before midnight, the sky suddenly cleared for a couple of hours. It felt like a miracle. I rushed outside with my camera, knowing this might be my only chance. By the next morning it was raining again — so I was extremely lucky to catch this short window of perfectly clear sky. Yellowstone Astrophotography Old Faithful Geyser at night Canon 60Da Canon Lens EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Ultra Wide.
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Yellowstone is one of the darkest and most impressive places I have photographed. The quality of the sky is excellent, with very little light pollution, and the combination of geothermal features and the Milky Way creates a truly unique atmosphere. All images were taken with a Canon 60Da camera paired with the Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM ultra-wide lens, a great setup for capturing wide night landscapes. Exposure time 30 sec; f/2.8; ISO 4000.
One of the most surprising and beautiful elements in these photos is the foreground. Normally, it is very difficult to capture natural color and detail on the ground at night. But in this case, soft light from the nearby hotel illuminated the grass and the area around Old Faithful just enough to make it visible, without overpowering the stars. This gentle lighting worked perfectly and added a sense of depth to the landscape.
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| Yellowstone Starry Sky Night Landscape Photography - Panorama Night-scape Astrophotography Panorama of two images - Exposure time 30 sec; f/2.8; ISO 4000 |
Seeing Old Faithful Geyser under the stars was unforgettable. The steam rising into the cold night air, the illuminated grass in the foreground, and the star-filled sky above created a scene that looked almost prehistoric — like the Earth a million years ago. The combination of geothermal activity and a dark, crystal-clear sky made the whole landscape feel timeless.
This short window of clear sky turned what I expected to be a completely cloudy trip into one of the most memorable astrophotography experiences I have had. Yellowstone at night is magical, and I hope these images capture a little of that feeling.
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