May 20, 2013 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Badlands, Landscape, Landscape Portfolio, Nikon D3x
Badlands Spring Spring in Badlands NP feels like another planet for a Midwesterner. Between the mid May and mid June the normally brown and tan landscape of the Badlands turns green. My favorite time for Badlands Spring remains the 2nd week of June. Also, it’s a great time see wildlife babies.
May 20, 2013 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Landscape, Landscape Portfolio, Nikon D3x
January at the Coshise Stronghold, southwest of Tucson, provides a beautiful mix of rock and green. This image was captured just off a remote back road.
May 20, 2013 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Landscape, Landscape Portfolio, Nikon D3x, Yellowstone
Yellowstone NP has so much for a photographer like Still Water. I have captured images at this river for several years. For some reason, I have only had bald skies. Still, when you are visiting the park on a periodic basis, you get the weather you get. Notice the emphasis on the river’s clear water; not the skies.
May 20, 2013 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Grand Tetons, Landscape, Landscape Portfolio, Nikon D3x
Road to Oxbow Bend Some claim that Oxbow Bend is the most photographed location in North America. It certainly seems to retain its beauty no matter what time of year. On this morning, after capturing images from daybreak, this image just appeared. Actually, I captured numerous bracketed images in anticipation of a possible HDR, but they were not necessary.
May 20, 2013 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Landscape, Landscape Portfolio, Nikon D3x, Yellowstone
Yellowstone Early Snow Yellowstone’s first snow last year made for a great day to capture images along the Yellowstone River. Actually, we only had a few minutes to capture this image between snow showers. The remainder of the day was similar; get some light, capture images, let it snow.
May 20, 2013 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Landscape, Landscape Portfolio, Nikon D3x, Platte River
Platte River Sunset The Platte River in central Nebraska, during late February, March, and Early April, provides us with a unique opportunity to experience Sandhill Cranes by the thousands. This image was captured near one of the bridges crossing the river just after sunset. The black dots in the sky are Sandhill Cranes coming to roost for the night on the swallow sand bars of the river where they can hear predators before they get too close. And, the landscape images can also be stunning like this Platte River Sunset.
