Opalescent Pool (Black Sand Basin), Yellowstone, USA

François Pellegrini

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USA Opalescent Pool (Black Sand Basin), Yellowstone

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When Spouter Geyser began erupting, the run-off flowed into Opalescent Pool, flooding the surrounding area and creating white skeleton trees amidst a rainbow-colored pool.

Photography Tips

No crowd there, as people drive past this point on their way to the Black Basin car park without often even noticing the beauty of this spot.

Travel Information

Car park available, it is marked on the map.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 06:31 - 20:13 | current local time: 20:03

Photo Themes Geysers Pool

Locations Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park Black Sand Basin Opalescent Pool

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