Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park was my “go to” spot at sunrise on days when I had a print signing at the Old Faithful Inn this past summer. But when a steam explosion closed it for the summer, it had me checking out other locations at sunrise. Black Sand Basin has always been a secondary “go to” and this hot spring called Emerald Pool was always a favorite. But getting there earlier than usual allowed me a chance to capture this image with the very first light painting the ridge in the background. A slight breeze moved the steam to the side instead of obscuring the background which certainly worked for this image.