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Christian Begeman
Photography Columnist
Christian Begeman grew up in Isabel and now lives in Sioux Falls. When he's not working at Midcontinent Communications he is often on the road photographing our prettiest spots around the state. Follow Begeman on his blog, www.cbegeman.blogspot.com.
Capturing the Old and Weathered
March 5, 2013
Symbolic structures of our past, while old and weathered, often make the best photo scenes of South Dakota.
Our Butterfly House
February 18, 2013
Beat the South Dakota winter blues with a visit to the Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove in Sioux Falls.
The Mood of Deep Winter
February 4, 2013
The clash of warm sunsets and bitter cold makes South Dakota's harshest season one of its most beautiful.
It's Never Too Cold
January 21, 2013
Searching for bright cardinals, majestic eagles and other winter birds is fun no matter what the temperature may be.
The Elks Club
January 7, 2013
Wind Cave National Park should be as famous for its wildlife as it is for its underground passageways.
A Slideshow of Christmas Memories
December 24, 2012
Reflecting on the gifts of Christmases past...and the gift of the present moment.
Shooting the Great Wide Open
December 10, 2012
Three tips show how to capture the big, open feel of South Dakota in photos.
No Two the Same
November 26, 2012
South Dakota sunsets provide some of nature's best shows — and they're all different.
In Search of the Lone Prairie Windmill
November 12, 2012
Nothing sets off a South Dakota sunset like these iconic pieces of South Dakota's agricultural past.
Horror on the Hill
October 30, 2012
Pictures from South Dakota's abandoned places inspired this fictional tale of small town terror.
Custer's Four Seasons
October 15, 2012
South Dakota's first and biggest state park is full of surprises all year round.
Spellbinding Spearfish Canyon
October 1, 2012
Every South Dakotan should experience autumn's beauty at this "must see" destination.
Elusive Monarchs
September 17, 2012
Spooky, spectacular Sica Hollow is visually stunning even when you miss the annual butterfly migration.
The Pleasure's in the Details
September 4, 2012
Nature's rich colors and textures delight visitors to Lake Alvin and the new Blood Run Nature Area.
Magic Moments at Little Moreau
August 20, 2012
Special summer memories from the shortgrass hills of Dewey County.
Rediscovering an Old Friend
August 6, 2012
Hartford Beach State Park, located along the shore of Big Stone Lake, is a peaceful haven for hikers and campers.
Keeping Cool in a Great Lake
July 23, 2012
Snake Creek and Buryanek Recreation Areas are perfect spots for cooling off on hot summer days.
The Rugged Spirituality of Bear Butte
July 9, 2012
A deeply spiritual spot beckons travelers to Meade County with its rough beauty and vibrant history.
The Hidden Beauty of Lake Hiddenwood
June 25, 2012
The Hiddenwood Creek Valley of north central South Dakota is home to a lushly forested gem of a state park.
A Trip Back in Time
June 11, 2012
Fort Sisseton Historical Festival brings the Dakota Territory of the 1860s back to life.
