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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.
Grand River's Wall
September 3, 2013
To truly appreciate southwestern Corson County's beauty, it's best to take it slow.
Dakota's Other Dunes
August 20, 2013
Once a desert, the Sand Hills in Bennett County are now an oasis for migrating birds and other wildlife.
Harding County Treasures
August 5, 2013
Northwestern South Dakota is rich with beauty and scenery at Slim Buttes, the Cave Hills and the Jumpoff.
Sioux Quartzite's Ancient Beauty
July 22, 2013
This hard pink stone forms some of Minnehaha County's most dramatically beautiful scenic spots.
Coteau Rodeo
July 8, 2013
Get a taste of the Coteau Hills at the Crystal Springs Rodeo, a beloved northeastern South Dakota tradition.
Where the Mighty Mo Bends
June 25, 2013
Wildflowers flutter on the bluffs above the Missouri River's twists and turns.
Between the Prairies and the Mountains
June 11, 2013
The Hogback and the Racetrack, two landforms that surround the Black Hills, are bio-diverse areas full of wildflowers and wildlife.
Rediscovering the Spirit of Exploration
May 28, 2013
Jutting out from the Clay County prairie, Spirit Mound lures nature lovers as it once did Lewis & Clark.
Sage Grouse: Living on the Edge
April 30, 2013
Despite an uncertain future, sage grouse enact their spring courtship ritual on the Butte County prairie.
Comet Chasing
March 18, 2013
Christian Begeman searched for celestial visitor Pan-STARRS in Aurora County's night skies.
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.
