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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