One outstanding feature of winter photography here in Yellowstone National Park is the dramatic fog and mist in and around the geyser basins and meadows.

On this morning in the park the air temperature and dew points worked to create this scene just off the main road. It was basically a waiting game to capture the best definition of the trees against the fog which gives this minimalist photo. About 25 minutes after the sun made its appearance, the mist burned off to reveal a forest of trees behind these four trees. It is mid January here at this time.