The Lower Madison River begins at the Madison Dam. The Madison River flows North to Three Forks, MT, where it joins the Jefferson and the Gallatin to form the Missouri.
This photo was taken in early June 2023. Following a record snowy winter, a particularly rainy spring has kept the rivers and Ennis Lake full. The water level below the dam has been substantial, with standing waves exceeding 5 or 6 feet in some places. The rock formations in this part of MT and the gorgeous spring green make for a beautifully textural photographic tableau.