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Photographed in Yellowstone National Park, this vivid blue thermal pool shows off the stunning clarity and depth of the park’s geothermal springs. The crystalline water fades from turquoise to deep sapphire, bordered by mineral terraces that create bright white edges contrasting against the orange and gold bacterial mats behind it. A few clusters of wildflowers soften the foreground, emphasizing how life persists even in such extreme environments. No filters or edits were used — the colors and clarity are exactly how the pool appeared in person.