Excelsior geyser before 1891

frankjayhaynes

white colour balance

homemade paper

pale palette

ink paper printed

light coloured

white palette

unrealistic statue

white focal point

tonal art

watercolor

"Excelsior Geyser" is a black and white photograph by Frank Jay Haynes, taken before 1891. The photograph captures the dramatic eruption of the Excelsior Geyser in Yellowstone National Park. Haynes, a renowned photographer of the American West, expertly uses light and shadow to emphasize the power and majesty of nature. The image is a testament to the beauty and grandeur of Yellowstone, a landmark that continues to inspire awe in viewers today.