Technicolor Vision
No travel adventure in the Black Hills of South Dakota is complete without watching a Laser Light show at Crazy Horse Memorial.
Dignity Statue
I always pay her a visit whenever I'm in the Chamberlain South Dakota area, this stainless steel sculpture is especially stunning after sunset or before sunrise.
Flamboyant Display
An approaching thunderstorm gives this image an extra burst of color, at Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills.
Pretty Sky
While visiting Mount Rushmore this past Spring I was hoping to capture a blazing sunset but on this particular evening the clouds created a rather pale watercolor sky after sundown.
Star Quilt
Early morning sunshine created this beautiful shimmering light on her star quilt, Dignity Statue near Chamberlain South Dakota.
Colorful Reflections
After a Summer storm I was pleased to grab this artsy shot while in Art Alley downtown Rapid City.
Captivated
A long exposure of Dignity with intentional blur of tourists next to the statue. I always pay her a visit whenever I'm in the Chamberlain South Dakota area, this stainless steel sculpture is especially stunning during sunset.
Ceremonial Light
I captured this shot on a warm mid Summer evening while waiting for the laser show to begin at Crazy Horse Memorial in the sacred Black Hills.
Arc of Dreams
I was excited to see this 70 foot tall stainless steel arc designed by Dale Lamphere which spans across the Big Sioux River in downtown Sioux Falls, it changes color with 18 LED light bulbs.
Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse Memorial in the sacred Black Hills is a fascinating work of art dedicated to memorization of the Oglala Lakota warrior.
Of Earth and Sky
Last Summer I made a special trip to Chamberlain South Dakota so that I could watch the sunrise with Dignity.
Moonlit Falls
This long exposure was captured under a full Strawberry Moon last Summer at blue hour, the Big Sioux River was absolutely stunning as it cascaded over the Sioux Quartzite in Falls Park.
Friendship Tower
Also known as Theodore Roosevelt Monument built in 1919, this is a 31' tall stone tower honoring Theodore Roosevelt located in the South Dakota Northern Black Hills.
Capitol Sunset
The sky was completely overcast at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre and I barely had time to set up this shot when the sky and reflections on the water exploded in vibrant color!
Stately
In 2019 I walked through this state Capitol building in Pierre South Dakota to look at dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and then topped it off with a walk around the neighborhood after dark, it was well worth the visit!
Silence
Black Elk Wilderness featuring Black Elk Peak in the sacred South Dakota Black Hills.
Reminiscence
A long exposure of tourists visiting the Famous Faces during twilight at Mount Rushmore in 2019.
Rustic Sunset
An old wagon catches a splash of color from the mid Autumn sunset at the High Plains Western Heritage Center in Spearfish South Dakota.
Cascading Falls
Last Summer I was spellbound by the Big Sioux River as it cascaded over the Sioux Quartzite in Falls Park!
Presidential View
When you travel along Iron Mountain Road this is the view from one of three tunnels, one of my favorite scenic drives in the Black Hills!
Independence Day 2020
Fireworks once again after over a decade without them, 2020 Fourth of July event at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Fourth of July 2020
Fireworks once again after over a decade without them, 2020 Fourth of July celebration at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Structural Integrity
My goal for this shot of the Alex Johnson Hotel in Rapid City was to highlight the interesting German style architecture, the city lights helped too.
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