MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS TERRACE 8 © 2006Yellowstone National Park
Given its unstable land, you might question the allure of visiting Yellowstone National Park. However, I enjoyed photographing the park’s diverse geological formations. The area surrounding Mammoth Hot Springs, in particular, is fascinating, but its wide range of values from black to white poses a challenge for black-and-white photography. I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to capture details in the light areas while still retaining the richness of the darker tones. Striking the right balance proved difficult yet fulfilling.
This photograph is hand-printed in Clyde’s darkroom on fiber-based paper, selenium toned, then mounted and matted to current archival standards. The photograph is a limited edition and signed by Clyde.
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