Pretty Reflections

A peaceful morning at a Pactola lake gulch nestled deep in the central Black Hills of South Dakota. Along with the Spring thaw comes nesting water fowl such as Canada Geese, Loon and Crested Grebe.

Just Beautiful

Last Spring I had the privilege of photographing this thawing lake in the Southern Black Hills which gave me a huge dose of tranquility. This serene image is a re-edit with a slight crop.

New Day

It is most definitely worth the hike in the dark to watch the sunrise from this rim and to witness the sun peaking over the horizon, spilling it's quiet light first and foremost over the highest peaks of the Black Hills. Black Elk Peak formerly known as Harney Peak is just visible in the distance.

Dakota Sunset

A rural South Dakota sunset featuring the Black Hills in the distance.

Dreamy Reflections

I am never disappointed whenever I visit any lake in the Black Hills, especially loved this gorgeous Summer evening in Custer State Park.

Sublime Beauty

A mostly cloudy sky is my personal preference for landscape photography, however this vivid blue sky reflecting off the placid water along with the quiet solitude is forever priceless.

Perambulate

Nothing is better than a stroll around Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park.

A Place for Rest

Aspen bark brightened by the late afternoon sun and what a stunning view of the Black Hills Custer State Park area!

Inspired

While enjoying this view of Cathedral Spires and Black Elk Peak on a brisk Spring evening, my toes grew numb as I waited for as long as possible to see what colors the clouds would be painted during sunset. Eventually low clouds obscured my view of Black Elk Peak, however this lovely subtle splash of color was my reward for waiting.

High Water

A wet spring through early summer 2019 contributed to high water most everywhere in the Black Hills.

Phenomenal Sunrise

The reward of waking up and getting out hours before sunrise, no filter was needed for this stunning image of Bear Butte at sunrise.

Sunset Glow

Winter solitude and delicate hues at a frozen lake in the Black Hills.

Splendid Transformation

This indeed is nature therapy and the rewards of waiting for that right light while photographing a thawing lake in the Black Hills.

Line of Fire panorama

This panoramic view of a thawing lake captures the afterglow of a late Winter sunset.

Nature Art

I waited long after the sunset to get this surprise splash of color at a thawing lake in the Black Hills.

Alpenglow Reflection

A calm stillness collides with a lovely sunset at Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park in the Black Hills.

Lazy River

On a crisp Winter morning I found perfect stillness beside the Missouri River.

Placidity

A panoramic view of a calm and serene no wake lake tucked away in the Black Hills.

In the Moment

While I mostly enjoy just an unadulterated landscape scene, sometimes I like to have people in my photos to give a sense of scale such as this one, these two ladies were also enjoying a peaceful evening at the lake.

Black Hills Sunset

On an up hill hike I captured this gorgeous Springtime view while in Custer State Park.

Mirror Mirror

It can't get much better than this calm, peaceful and soothing tranquility.

Almost Fall

While in Sioux Falls I missed the sunrise but managed to find this lovely rural view near the Big Sioux River.

Shoreline Tranquility

A super wide angle panoramic shot of a sunset at the Belle Fourche Reservoir In the Black Hills.