Earthbound

For me one of the best escapes from the daily chaos of life is exploring Badlands National Park in South Dakota, while everyone else is still asleep that is. This image was captured several minutes before the 5am sunrise.

Striking Contrasts

I stumbled upon this new Badlands location and was rewarded when the glorious sunset painted a captivating Sky at Toadstool Geologic Park in Nebraska, near the South Dakota border.

Badlands Pano

In the Summer, Badlands National Park in South Dakota is a popular spot for photographers from all over America. On this particular morning after the clouds to the East cleared, the lovely sidelight from the sun revealed a multitude of photo opportunities for everyone.

The Slope

Some people park and sleep in their vehicle so they can watch the sunrise. However, on this particular morning I chose to travel from home only to arrive just in time for blue hour and the 5am sunrise at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Next time I hope to stay in Badlands National Park all night for some Milky Way photos, it's worth it either way!

Beautiful Journey

What a pleasure it is to chase the sunrise and sunset at Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

Surrealistic

I stumbled upon this new Badlands location and was rewarded when the glorious sunset painted an incredibly spectacular Sky at Toadstool Geologic Park in Nebraska.

Ventifact Stone

I stumbled upon this new Badlands location and was rewarded with epic shots of an otherworldly landscape at Toadstool Geologic Park in Nebraska, near the South Dakota border.

Peacefulness

There are so many ways to capture beautiful landscape shots but none of them even come close to recording such magnificent atmosphere and colossal beauty.

Road Trip

Driving through Badlands National Park in South Dakota is an amazing experience even when it's overcast!

Unscathed Wilderness

This is Badlands National Park in the middle of Springtime. A beautiful landscape doesn't always need bright colors to capture the viewer's gaze, cloudy skies are nature's softbox for outdoor photographers.

Undisturbed

While looking through my files from last Winter I came across this forgotten image of Badlands National Park, so peaceful, true and pure.

Obscured Fragility

This is another edit of one of my favorite areas of Badlands National Park. Some if not all of the Badlands is more susceptible to destruction than it appears to be, so I always tread lightly and treat all the natural outdoors with respect.

Badland Blues

Bands of red and yellow appear to have been painted on the Yellow Mounds, they are even more spectacular surrounded by snow on a mid Winter day at Badlands National Park.

Intensity

It never ceases to amaze me how the colors and textures of landscape can become altered depending on the season, the weather or the time of day. Here is a vivid example of an intense Springtime sunset at Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

Summertime Blues

I cannot resist spending a peaceful Summer morning in the Badlands, the soft blue tones and tranquil atmosphere certainly exceeded my expectations.

Springtime in the Badlands

Even though the clouds were low and dramatic the sunlight still managed to filter through, giving this beautiful section of Badlands landscape a subtle glow. This photo was captured was during the middle to late Springtime at Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

In the Groove

The Badlands is such an interesting place to see when you just sit back and enjoy the view, especially after the sun goes down.

Under the Rainbow

I was over the moon when I found a rainbow after chasing this Summer storm all the way to Badlands National Park.

Midsummer Delight

What an exhilarating Summertime full of brilliant yellow clover while shooting landscape in Badlands National Park!

Watching the Sunset

Last Summer I captured this impromptu shot of Bighorn Sheep with their lambs, joined by a nice couple as all were witness to a most breathtaking sunset at Badlands National Park.

Zigzagging

What an exhilarating Summertime full of brilliant yellow clover while shooting landscape in Badlands National Park, not so bad really!

Infinity

Another breathtaking explosion of color after sunset. There are so many ways to capture beautiful landscape shots but none of them even come close to recording such magnificent atmosphere and colossal beauty.

Cool View

Late last Spring, just after sundown I used my long lens to zoom in on this incredible location in the South Dakota Badlands.

That Moment

A fantastic sunrise, sweet clover and an array of pretty wildflowers are abundant during the Spring and Summer season in the South Dakota Badlands.