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Going Vertical

November 26, 2024
A 90-degree turn of the camera isn’t all bad.

West River Autumn

October 30, 2024
Alone with stones, stars and brilliant colors.

Small in Frame

September 26, 2024
An online contest challenges our photographer to shoot from a new perspective.

Summer Safari

August 15, 2024
A journey through the hills and prairies of East River.

Surprising West River

July 24, 2024
Each trip brings new discoveries.

Starts and Stops

May 15, 2024
After a fitful beginning, spring in South Dakota is underway.

Winter Dreams

January 17, 2024
There’s beauty to be found during our season of slumber.

The Long View

December 6, 2023
A telephoto look at the wilds of South Dakota.

When Seasons Collide

November 21, 2023
Autumn and winter met one weekend in southeastern South Dakota.

Finding Fall

October 18, 2023
The golden season has arrived in South Dakota.

Getting Lost in the Woods

September 20, 2023
A plainsman explores the forests of South Dakota.

Late Summer Blues

August 30, 2023
The season is nearly over, but the prairie remains as colorful as ever.

West River Green

July 5, 2023
Abundant rains have brought life west of the hundredth meridian.

A Grand Entrance

May 25, 2023
Spring arrived late, but it was more than welcome.

Under the Lights

March 29, 2023
An unexpected magnetic storm led to brilliant northern lights across South Dakota.

No Hurry

January 11, 2023
It’s worth slowing down to capture the wonders of winter.

Nature’s White Quilt

December 14, 2022
A blanket of frost creates a winter wonderland.

Fall’s Final Flourish

November 15, 2022
Autumn in South Dakota went out with a colorful bang.

A Decade of State-U

October 12, 2022
Since renewing their rivalry in the Division I era, the annual football game has provided excitement and colorful photos.

Discoveries at Englewood Springs

September 15, 2022
Our photographer finds more than he bargained for in the wilderness near Lead.

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