Sept. 4, 2006, Labor Day, was a beautiful morning in Yellowstone National Park, with clear skies and warm temperatures. On the walk through the Upper Geyser Basin, I was fortunate enough to see a lovely sunrise (above) at Castle Geyser (left) and the Firehole River and catch delightful Penta Geyser, left.

At 1:25 p.m. that day, Giant Geyser erupted! (See photos below) It was a spectacularly beautiful eruption, with lots of sunshine and many Geyser Gazer friends there.

The day was warm, so nearly everyone didn't mind getting a "Giant" bath; the wind blew the steam and spray in all directions, so it was nearly impossible to stay dry. Left, Linda Strasser is soaked!

Above left, Tara Cross expresses Giant joy on the boardwalk to Giant, along with many other Geyser Gazers, right. Immediate left, more happiness as Suzanne Strasser swings Tara around. Above, Clark Murray and Tara.