Löyly

There are only a handful of places on Earth like Hot Creek's active geologic setting in California, which makes it a nice addition to your next adventure when you visit Yosemite. Within the shallow gorge, groundwater heated by subsurface bodies of molten rock (magma) reaches the surface and mixes with the cool waters of Hot Creek, creating a picturesque environment with otherworldly features. Like most geothermal springs, the area is constantly changing and evolving. Once-active geysers and springs are now dormant or extinct, and new springs appear annually. Earthquakes can cause sudden geyser eruptions and overnight appearances of new hot springs at Hot Creek. The only negative about this place was that bright light in front of the mountains on the left. That is from a local airport. The rest of the ground is lit by pure unadulterated star light. 22 shots went into this 3 frame vertical panorama.

Rajesh Jyothiswaran,   United States, Plano