This is my favorite from a day of shooting in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota. I love the lines in the Badlands and the simple clouds above. In order to isolate this section, I hiked along a game trail. This peak blends in with the rest of the Badlands as one travels on the road through the park. The…
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July 2017 brought little rain and relief from the heat in western South Dakota. On this particular evening, I’d intended to shoot the wheat fields with the reflection of the setting sun against the eastern sky. I received a show of colors that I hadn't bargained for! A sliver of light broke through as the storm clouds moved from the…
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Breezy clouds, deep blue skies, and bright green grasses sprinkling of colorful flowers. These are the makings of a perfect summers day on the Northern Great Plains. This photograph was captured near my ranch in western South Dakota, where I enjoy a front row seat of the changing seasons and the daily beauty the prairie boasts. …
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On the Northern Great Plains, everything blade of grass and wildflower on the open prairie is touched by the sun. In this photograph, I wanted to contrast the vast expanse from the details in the wildflowers and grasses all the way to the to the setting sun.
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With a scenic view of about 30 miles, the drive into Okaton is worth a stop along I-90 through South Dakota. As the sun set, casting reflective pink light on the dam water, the landscape seemed to let out a peaceful sigh at the end of the day.
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Spending a day hiking through Spearfish Canyon through rather steep terrain is rewarded with birds eye views. As the sun moved through the canyon, highlighting the last of the aspen colors in late fall, I was struck by the contrast of the light and the shadow.
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An old homestead garden on South Dakota's prairie continues to share it's beauty of Irises planted many years ago. Golden Hour-my favorite time to photograph when the sun is low and the shadows are deepened, creating warm and vibrant light.
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Driving the iconic Needles Highway, I stopped at a lookout point to capture the eastern sky at sunset. The last glimpse of light over the peaceful mountains is the perfect end to a long day.
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Standing in the pasture to compose my barn in the foreground for the storm and lightning, I was surrounded by explosions. I stayed out as long I dared, trying to capture lightning bolts. The depth in the clouds were amazing and the beauty of the storm now forever to be remembered.
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I find Longhorns to be beautiful with so much character in their varied colors and tones, but what captivates me most is, of course, their horns. I chose high key black and white in my final process for this photograph. Shooting from low to the ground in order to isolate the horns against the sky.
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It was the birthday of our great-neice, Louisa. Her heartbeat was no more and our neice-in-law delivered her on the 9th of June. Her precious life touched us all as we mourned. Wandering one of our pastures searching for wildflowers, I felt at a loss as to how to document the day. Louisa was born in Iowa but has roots…
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A perfect natural combination of the complementary colors yellows and purple as sun sets beyond Badlands National Park. Abundant rains through the summer of 2019 brought a lush landscape and an overload of clover.
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How many can just turn off the lights and have immediate access to the Milky Way? I flipped the switch on our yard light and was instantly surrounded by darkness. Increasing my camera’s sensitivity and setting my exposure for 20 seconds, the camera can fully capture what the eye cannot fully comprehend. …
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While out scouting for interesting locations near Brookings, SD, I came across this small lake. The bare tree trunks standing in water fascinated me. It was a peaceful evening and I wanted something to reflect the peace of the water. As I set up my camera and tripod, the gentle wisp of a cloud passed through. This made the composition…
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For our 10th wedding anniversary, Marty and I traveled to the Grand Tetons. I have wanted to spend time there for years and it was such an enjoyable trip! Marty had high hopes of seeing a moose. On a hike up Garnet Canyon towards the middle Teton, we spotted one down below near a small pond. He was so far away…
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Hiking along Willow Creek Trail in the Black Hills one November day, I found this incredible gem of frozen water looking like the gems of a necklace. In order to capture this angle, I had to climb over some rather icy rocks. It was an adventure but so worth the effort.
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The jagged landscape shoots towards the sky. Surrounded by the northern Great Plains the Badlands feel like mountains, especially if viewed from the base. The last light of sunset touches the clouds in pink. A surreal, yet comforting solitude encompasses the soul.
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Overlooking 30 miles of prairie, this grain elevator continues to stand at the edge of the small town of Okaton, South Dakota. Each year the weather decreases the size and stature of the structure. Over the years of living near this prairie skyscraper, I have documented the changes of the building.
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Overlooking 30 miles of prairie, this grain elevator continues to stand at the edge of the small town of Okaton, South Dakota. Each year the weather decreases the size and stature of the structure. Over the years of living near this prairie skyscraper, I have documented the changes of the building.
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Hunting for the South Dakota state flower in the spring is always a fun adventure. I returned to a favorite location in the Black Hills during a wet spring snow. I was delighted to find several small clumps of hearty pasque braving the weather, seemingly unaffected by the cold.
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Cristen was out for a drive one August evening as the storm rolled in. No plans other than to explore. "My husband and I found this lone baby buffalo wandering the prairie of the buffalo ranch in our county. The sliver of sunset sky behind the clouds shows light behind the pending storm, and the lone baby buffalo is able…
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