Mar 25 2009

Organic vs. Mechanic

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Not only are the contrast of colors great in this image, there’s also a nice contrast between the organic natural leaves and vines and the man-made, industrial rusted steel cage.


Mar 12 2009

Another Foggy Morning

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We had another foggy morning on Monday, and another great opportunity for photography.


Mar 11 2009

March Sunset

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We have an awesome view from our dining room, looking West. In the past 6 years, I’ve taken hundreds of sunset shots. The beauty of the sky as the sun sets never ceases to amaze me.


Mar 6 2009

Sunrise Tree

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This is another shot taken yesterday morning during the sunrise in the fog. Although there’s nothing highly conceptual going on here, I just like the softness of the sun against the silhouette of the tree, and the natural colors.


Mar 5 2009

Sunrise on Sundowner

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If you live in the Sioux Falls area and were out and about this morning, you no doubt saw the thick fog. The fog creates a nice filter for the sun. Normally, it would be impossible to see anything but a glare if you’re staring into the sun. I like the contradiction between the name of the street and the rise of the sun.


Feb 26 2009

February Chill

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The cold, icy weather seems to penetrate the building…


Feb 19 2009

Rising Above It All

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Just a block off the main thoroughfare in a small Southern Minnesota town is this old church. It appears to be no longer used, but is still kept in good condition.


Feb 17 2009

Pistils, Petals, and Stamens, Oh My!

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Macro flower photography is good stuff. This detail of a lily is especially interesting. These flowers were for my oldest daughter’s birthday.


Feb 13 2009

The Other Side of the Tracks

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The old railroad bridge that spans the Missouri River between Pierre and Fort Pierre has been the subject of many photographs. It’s a very popular visual for the SD Department of Tourism. However, I like this view of the bridge. It’s a view that’s not often seen. This angle creates a great convergence of lines.


Feb 11 2009

The Sky’s the Limit

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On the way to Pierre, I saw these cloud formations. I really like the line they create across the sky.


Feb 3 2009

The Wall

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The rotation of the earth around the sun provides such unique lighting opportunities. Throughout the day, the shadows falling on this wall will change. By the time I got the raw photos downloaded and this blog post written, the shadows captured on the wall will have changed. The composition of the shadows on the wall, and the amount of light in the sky is a dynamic scene. A moment in time that will never be seen again. No matter how mundane the actual content in a scene, there’s always something deeper to be found.