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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.
In Search of Frost
December 30, 2015
Photographing wintertime's beautiful phenomenon presents its own unique challenges.
Making Memories
November 24, 2015
South Dakota’s great outdoors are the setting for our most memorable experiences.
Farewell to the Monarchs
September 30, 2015
Photographing one of nature’s most mysterious migrations.
On the Open Road
June 29, 2015
Watching spring give way to summer on an 1,100-mile trip across South Dakota.
Dakota Awakening
April 23, 2015
Grass is greener, the sky seems bluer and creatures are happy when spring arrives.
Beauty in the Storm
August 26, 2014
When you endure South Dakota’s fickle summers, storms can be a blessing.
The Chicken Dance
May 13, 2014
Watching this springtime ritual can be fascinating and spiritual at the same time.