Landscape Safety Photography Tip from #CanonExplorerOfLight @adam_jones_photo | “As always, your safety is largely in your own hands. The Park service posts warning signs in areas where its unsafe to walk. It is especially dangerous in geothermal areas with scalding hot water and unstable ground. Never walk off a boardwalk in a geothermal area, the ground is often just a thin crust, and you can easily fall through into boiling hot water. Drowning, falling, and automobile accidents are major causes of bodily harm in Yellowstone.
The boardwalks around Old Faithful early in the morning often have a thin transparent layer of ice on the wooden surface, making for very treacherous walking. I’ve witnessed numerous photographers fall on these boardwalks in the early morning hours.
The Park service has extensive knowledge of where we should be allowed to go and where we should not: for your own safety, heed all warning signs. As photographers we must be especially good citizens and set a good example for others. We don’t want additional restrictions put in place because of our bad behavior!
This view from Artist Point offers a stunning view of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Lower Yellowstone Fall. Artist point is an iconic destination for most park visitors, so arrive in time for sunrise to avoid most of the crowds and tour busses. The well-placed viewing platform offers great views. It’s very tempting to explore beyond the platform, but don’t go off the path, the ground around the edges is very soft and easily crumbles beneath your feet.”
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