Yellowstone Grand Prismatic Spring
Location: Yellowstone National Park, United States Of America
By Ronald Baker
The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world. It was taken from a helicopter as part of NAT HAB's 2018 Yellowstone Wolf Quest Adventure. It was a very windy day and our helicopter was the only group of participants that traveled to this site. I tried to post it on the Tour Guide's Shared Trip Album, but they kept deleting it saying the is was because it was so good that the other participants would really be disappointed they were not able to fly and see it. So here is the photo in all its glory. For scale, please note in the photo, the interpretive signs located at about 9-o'clock on the photo along the visitor walkway.
About The Photographer
Ronald Baker purchased his first real camera (an SLR) over 35 years ago and came by photography naturally, being born into a family that started taking pictures and making glass prints in the late 1800's.
Now retired after working 34 years at three California community colleges, Dr. Baker served his last position as Dean of Educational Programs for Santa Barbara City College. In July, 2006, he traded in his desk for a new DSLR camera. A Nikon enthusiast, he currently uses an F-100, D-300 & D-700 and a quiver of f2.8 lenses, plus a film Contac T-3. In the past few years, he finally went mirrorless purchasing a Sony Alpha 7R IV with a lightweight 24-105mm F/4.0 lens that is his main travel camera. He also shoots with a Sony RX100-VII pocket camera, and of course, the latest iPhone Pro.
Being comfortable with computer technology has enabled him to experiment and explore at ease new camera technology and image management software. He is not afraid to utilize the ever-new features of printers, lenses and cameras themselves. He has a fine eye for lighting, in particular, he is drawn to working with low-light photography and HDR processing. His photographs are not only artistic, but warm and remarkably personal.
Known as a photographer who 'truly enjoys his work and always strives for perfection, Ron has an easy-going personality, which makes him a pleasure to work with. Ron's photo interests are diverse. Recognized for his concert photographs, he also enjoys shooting flowers, lifestyles, landscapes and natural subjects for both commercial and personal rewards.
