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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.
Silver Lake Wildlife
March 26, 2014
Our photographer went to find bald eagles and discovered much more at the lake north of Freeman.
Prairie Sanctuaries
February 26, 2014
Rural churches offer beauty and solemnity unmatched in other South Dakota subjects.
Winter is for the Birds
January 28, 2014
Photographing birds in South Dakota's parks is challenging, but rewarding.
Photography in Long Underwear Season
December 30, 2013
Bundle up and experience the beautiful side of South Dakota's harsh winter weather.
Pillars of Light
November 18, 2013
Witness the heavenly beauty of the northern lights in South Dakota's skies.
Fall Medicine
November 4, 2013
A day spent in search of southeastern South Dakota's autumn beauty is good for the soul.
West River's Fleeting Fall Color
October 7, 2013
Capturing autumn's splendor at Sage Creek Wilderness, Vanocker Canyon, Slim Buttes and Foster Bay.
Another Good Day in the Badlands
September 16, 2013
Custer called it "a part of hell with the fires burned out," but modern travelers think the Badlands is a great place to visit.
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.
