Solitude @ Wind Cave | a 7 Image Story 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.
Definition of Wind Cave’s Solitude? sol·i·tude [sol-i-tood, -tyood] noun
- the state of being alone; seclusion: to enjoy one’s solitude at Wind Cave.
- remoteness from habitations, as of a place; absence of human activity: the solitude of the hills in Wind Cave.
- a lonely, unfrequented place: the solitude at Wind Cave.
- the moment just before the click at Wind Cave.
A couple of gravel roads traverse the more remote areas of Wind Cave. Traveling slowly along the road, it’s quiet. Roll the window down; it’s still quiet. Notice the sound of gravel beneath the tires; no other sounds; just gravel. Stop the car; turn the engine off; silence! Look up and down the road; no one’s coming. Solitude allows the creative to “make a photograph.” Wander back to the day when making one good photograph a day was a real accomplishment. And, for a change, let the wildlife on pass by. Experience the solitude only a photographer can feel; the moment before the click.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Solitude @ Wind Cave.
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