Cotton Candy Sunrise

At this quiet little lake in the South Dakota Black Hills on an October morning, what a lovely surprise when the dull overcast sky was transformed into a splendid vivid pink with a splash of yellow! A gentle rain barely disturbed the water yet not enough to ruin the magnificent reflection, so peaceful.

Heavenly Sunrise

What a treat to find ground fog first thing in the morning giving me the opportunity to shoot such a captivating scene in the Black Hills!

Predawn Peace

Midway between the Badlands and Rapid City I found this cute little lake in the middle of grassy prairies and farmland. It was so peaceful and calm on this particular morning, the South Dakota Black Hills in the distance were obscured by a smoky haze.

Foggy Highlights

A stunning sunlit foggy sunrise in the Hills following a Summer rainstorm.

Morning Fog

A panoramic view of the prairie lands on a crisp foggy morning just before sunrise near the South Dakota Black Hills.

Misty Morning Tranquility

What an invigorating morning this was with ground fog, crisp air and freshly gathered hay bales just before sunrise.

Fisherman's Dream

A captivating and particularly lovely morning at Pactola lake in the Black Hills.

Peacefully Pink

Welcome tranquility during a mid summer morning just before sunrise near the Black Hills.

Golden Sunrise

This serene image was captured during a mid Summer sunrise, golden sunlight blanketing the ground fog.

Tonal Harmony

This is a long lens shot of Bear Butte at sunrise, the hazy skies contributed to a pastel coloration so no filter was necessary.

Peace and Harmony

Another long lens shot featuring this stunning hilltop view of Bear Butte during mid summer, no filter was used.

Tranquil Blues

During mid Summer this serene image presents a gloriously peaceful view of Bear Butte before sunrise.

Solitude

This serene image was captured near Bear Butte State park on a tranquil mid Summer morning.

Simplicity

Mid Autumn tranquility create a beautiful and serene image near Bear Butte State Park.

Bear Butte Serenity

A mid Summer image of Bear Butte lake casting a soft reflection of the sacred mountain.

Rusticity

While looking for a Black Hills South Dakota picture on a crisp mid Autumn morning in October, this beautiful sunrise with subtle pink tones caught my eye with the Black Hills in the background.

Abandoned Beauty

Beyond the abandoned shack and fall colored prairie grass, the Black Hills receive a good morning kiss from the sunrise.

Rough n Tumble

This rustic image was captured on a crisp November morning on the prairie lands near the Black Hills.

Welcome Tranquility

This image was such a pleasure to shoot as it was so refreshing to capture this serene and exquisite image of the Missouri River in Pierre SD.

Exquisite

A refreshing blue hour shot of Bear Butte lake blanketed in snow and ice.

Moody Blues

On this early morning it was a delightful surprise to find ground fog hugging the trees and landscape which created a natural light box.

Hydration

Early one morning on one of my photographic adventures the landscape was blanketed in a thick ground fog which created a natural light box that softened the color and contrast.

Tranquil Place

During my search for landscape shots amongst the ground fog I found this shot of Spring Creek offered a lovely serene image.

A Time to Dream

A panoramic view of a tranquil lake in the Southern Black Hills.