May 15, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Michigan, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | River Color Fall presents itself in so many ways. The glassy waters of this UP river instill a bit of calm in us all. Late afternoon light in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adds to the soft flow of the river and a bit of fall color. For more information and images, see Midwest Fall Color | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured handheld using a tree trunk to keep the D300 steady.
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| Event | A Day Trip to the Upper Peninsula |
| Location | Michigan Upper Peninsula |
| Date/Time | 10/07/2009 5:12 pm Local Time |
| Weather | PartlyCloudy | 41°F | Moderate Wind |
| Method | Simple click at highway turnout using tree trunk as a tripod. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
May 14, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Illinois, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | Tallgrass Prairie Illinois was once covered with tall grass prairie. This fertile land has been mostly converted to farming land. Although Illinois was on on the far eastern edge of the Great American Prairie, it still contains several restored prairies to remind us of their natural beauty. This image comes from the Nachusa Grasslands in northwestern Illinois managed by The Nature Conservancy. See The Great American Prairie | a 7 Image Story for additional information and images,
The Back Story The Nachusa Grasslands has numerous trails through the grasslands. Most images come from simple clicks along the trail.
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| Event | A Day Trip to Nachusa Grasslands |
| Location | Nachusa Grasslands |
| Date/Time | 8/25/2009 4:32 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 80°F | Moderate Wind |
| Method | Simple clicks on a hike through the tallgrass prairie. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
May 13, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Badlands, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D200
Landscape Portfolio | Badlands Wonder From the stark hills of the Badlands onto the Great American Prairie, the Badlands is the land of sharp contrasts. For more information, see The Badlands.
The Back Story After early morning capturing images along the north rim road, a nice drive down the Badlands Loop Road yielded more images.
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| Event | A Drive in Badlands NP |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 5/31/2009 9:07 am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 72°F | Calm |
| Method | Simple stop and click along the Badlands Loop Road. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
May 12, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D200, Wind Cave
Landscape Portfolio | Road Tree Each national park has a character of it’s own. “Solitude” describes Wind Cave NP, above the ground, particularly in the off-season. At solitary Wind Cave, it’s all about the land and its wildlife; a nature photographer’s heaven. This image tries to capture some of that solitude with a lonely gravel road as far as the eye can see.
The Back Story A really good image of this tree had eluded me for several years. I have probably taken hundreds of images of this tree. It all started on my first trip to Wind Cave NP in 2008. Wind Cave is secluded and quiet with a feeling of remoteness. You can drive through the park on the one gravel road, stop the car, turn off the engine, and hear: nothing, for a moment, then the sounds of nature. It is totally quiet of the sounds of man and screaming with the sounds of pure nature. I have returned several times since my first trip. Each time capturing images of this lone road tree. This image is one of my one. For more about Wind Cave NP, see Solitude @ Wind Cave | a 7 Image Story.
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| Event | An Afternoon at Wind Cave NP |
| Location | Wind Cave National Park near center of the park at the “Y” in the gravel road |
| Date/Time | 5/30/2009 1:50 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 70°F | Light Wind |
| Method | Drive the gravel road. Stop, position tripod for composition, and wait for nice clouds |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
May 11, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Badlands, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D200
Landscape Portfolio | Lone Tree on the Badlands Nothing says Great American Prairie like a lone tree on the rolling mixed grass prairie of the Badlands. Lone tree images convey sense of quiet solitude. They remind us how a solitary figure stands tall against all odds. The lone tree provides raw strength to the image as well as a sense of resilience and perseverance.
The Back Story Like many photographers, the lone tree is one of my favorite subjects. Actually, unlike many of my images, I visited this site in Badlands NP many times before the clouds provided a nice background. Then, I moved around the tree to get the right angle on the composition until this basic image filled my viewfinder. The wind was making the leaves on the tree move too much so I waited and waited and waited. All the while, the clouds were moving as well. So, I waited longer. The early morning light was beginning to change. Finally, everything lined up. The clouds looked nice. The wind calmed down a bit. Everything was right with the world in front of me. Click!
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| Event | A Day at Badlands NP |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 5/30/2009 9:12 am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 65°F | Light Wind |
| Method | If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. It took multiple visits before everything aligned! |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with 12-24mm zoom lens |
May 8, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Gallatin River Ranch, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D200
Landscape Portfolio | Gallatin River Ranch This image was captured from the highest point on the ranch. It looks southwest towards Bozeman in the distance. To see more, check out Gallatin River Ranch | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story On our daily walk up to the highest location on the ranch, all I had to do was kneel behind a bush and make a simple click.
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| Event | A Day on the Ranch |
| Location | Gallatin River Ranch |
| Date/Time | 9/27/2008 3:21 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 76°F | Light Winds |
| Method | A daily walk up to the highest location on the ranch, kneel behind a bush, & simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with 12-24mm zoom lens |
May 4, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Gallatin River Ranch, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Montana, Nikon D200
Landscape Portfolio | Gallatin River Ranch Rainbow Everyone loves a good rainbow. Montana’s big sky and big storms make pretty nice rainbows as the storm rolls across the ranch. To see more, check out Gallatin River Ranch | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story A simple click captured this image as it rolled across the ranch.
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| Event | A Visit to the Ranch |
| Location | Gallatin River Ranch |
| Date/Time | 9/20/2008 3:39 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 61°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click along the road. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with 12-24mm zoom lens |
May 3, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Badlands, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D200
Landscape Portfolio | Storm over the Badlands This image brings the Great Plains to mind. The Badlands are along the western edge of the Great Plains. The prairie seems to stretch forever, even on this rolling terrain. Thunderstorms rumble over the Badlands frequently during the summer months. In fact, they are one of the trademarks of the Great American Prairie, which ranges from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest and from Canada to Oklahoma. . Nothing reminds us more of America more than the Great American Prairie. For additional information and images, see The Great American Prairie | a 7 Image Story and America the Beautiful | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Just as I was about to leave the north entrance of Badlands NP, I noticed the thunderstorm northwest of the park. I stopped the car and used it as a tripod. This image was captured by shear luck. The camera did not have a lightning detector on it.
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| Event | A Day in the Badlands |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 6/08/2008 1:43 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 63°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with 12-24mm zoom lens |
