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Good Morning from Yellowstone National Park

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I am back to Red Lodge after a short visit to Yellowstone National Park.

Here are photos captured on the morning of July 13, 2010 from the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake.  You got to be up early to see these magnificent views!

July 13, 2010 5:10am at West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake

 

Here are some other early birds!  :)

Pre-sunrise swim on Yellowstone Lake

 

Here are the much awaited photos of the sunrise from the West Thumb of Yellowstone National Park.  

Yellowstone Lake at Sunrise

Sunrise at Yellowstone Lake

Some elks decided to pay me a visit between the two photos above of the sunrise.

If you have not yet visited Yellowstone National Park, you should put it on your list of places to see and visit!  If you do visit Yellowstone, you should make sure to plan and spend some time in Red Lodge, Montana (located 69 miles from the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park and via a drive on the must-see scenic Beartooth Highway).  

Gerry Khatchikian

 

Here are posts with other photos of Yellowstone Lake (taken in the spring of 2009):

Not-So-Wordless Wednesday - Reflection at Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone National Park: Population of Animal Species 

 

Want to see more photos?  Check out my other photos by visiting my Photo Blog Book .

If you want to see the rest of my posts on Yellowstone National Park, check out Chapter 11. 

Photos and/or written content produced by Gerry Khatchikian. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Gerry Khatchikian.  

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Don't you have to wait till the park opens? =)
Sunny and 75 is why I live in Washington State Gerry!
Paul

Jul 15, 2010 05:40 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

and a good morning it looks to be!!!  Thanks for sharing

Jul 15, 2010 07:12 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Paul,

The park is open 24 hours (at least no one stopped me when I entered at 4:00AM on the second day of my visit).  Wishing you many more sunny days ahead!  :)

Jul 15, 2010 07:13 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Diane,

It sure was a good morning and a good and very memorable day in Yellowstone.  :)

Jul 15, 2010 07:15 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Gerry...just how early were you up our friend??  If we could unglue our eyes that early, it would have been a stunning view and must have been so tranquil.

Jul 15, 2010 12:28 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Al and Peggy,

I was up at 3:30am.   I was not planning to be up that early but once I was up, I could not go back to sleep because I was too excited and wanted to drive to Yellowstone Lake from West Yellowstone and be there on time for the sunrise.  I encountered a buffalo as well as a dozen of elks on the road but I was driving 30 miles per hour (under the limit) and I managed to slow down and avoid them (and getting to a full stop in the case of the dozen elks).    :)

Jul 15, 2010 01:36 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Gerry - Those are some of the most amazing photos you've posted.  That last one is darned right spectacular.  Congratulations on having this post FEATURED in the Photos group!

Jul 15, 2010 01:57 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Myrl,

It took a lot of patience to capture the last photo (but I was not in any hurry and I enjoy the fresh air and the quiet moments prior to this sunrise).  I am glad the photos turned out the way they did and to share them with you and the online community.  Thank you for the feature in one of my favorite groups here on AR!   :)

Jul 15, 2010 02:07 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

I will be back!

Jul 15, 2010 04:57 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Vegas Bob,

Please do come back.  :)

Jul 15, 2010 05:09 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Gerry - Good morning.  It was a beautiful morning you had a couple of days ago in Yellowstone.  I had assumed that your trip was going to be for more than a couple of days so I was surprised to see you commenting a day or two ago.

Jul 15, 2010 05:32 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Marc,

Good evening.  When you enter the park and pay for a regular admission, you have a whole week to visit the park.   You can see a lot in two days if you properly plan your route.  I bought an annual pass (for the price of two regular park admissions) so that I can always go back for another couple of days here and there.  The nearest entrance to the park is only 2.5 hours away from Red Lodge!  :)

Jul 15, 2010 06:05 PM
DEBORAH STONE
Balboa Real Estate San Diego, CA - San Diego, CA

Gerry

A friend of mine is visiting family close to Yellowstone Park and told me how gorgeous it is there. I have never been, but it is now on my list of places I have to visit. Great photos!

Jul 18, 2010 12:23 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Deborah,

Thank you.  I am glad you finally got Yellowstone National Park on your list of places to visit.  You will love it when you see it in person.  :)

Jul 18, 2010 02:54 PM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

Oh wow. These are incredible shots. I want to see Yellowstone some day. Now I want to see it even more!

Jul 20, 2010 04:41 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Lisa,

Thanks.  I am glad these photos got you wanting to see more of Yellowstone National Park.   My pictures are only the tip of the iceberg.  You will not believe the incredible beauty of the landscape, wildlife and thermal features when you see them in person.

Jul 21, 2010 04:00 AM
Karen Searle, Home On Display
Peterborough, ON

Gorgeous shots Gerry - I would really love to visit Yellowstone Park.  I have been to many of Canada's provincial parks and love them all.  Each one of them has something unique to offer.

Jul 28, 2010 03:05 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Karen,

I also think each park has something unique to offer.   I do hope you get to see Yellowstone and see all its unique features especially the thermal features.

Jul 29, 2010 03:15 AM
Kent Simpson
Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Is About People

Gerry - great photos!  You've been featured on the "Specatular Sunrises & Sunsets" group.  I remember being in Idaho & Washington State when Yellowstone was on fire...and wishing I could come back the next year to see the wildflowers.  Thanks for sharing.

Aug 12, 2010 11:12 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Kent,

You are welcome.  Thank you for the feature!  :)

Aug 13, 2010 04:18 AM
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