Colorado Scenic Landscape & Nature Photo Collection - Color Gallery

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	Photographs Description Awake From Dreaming Early morning on the Great Sand Dunes after a stormy night brings clouds that reflect intense colors from the rising sun. I had envisaged a photograph like this at the sand dunes for over a year, capturing the the texture of the dunes, the sweeping lines that lead to the Sangre de Cristo mountains, with a brillant sunrise. Dreaming As I photographed this scene, I almost imagined myself in a foreign land as the sun dipped below the horizon. The shapes of the dunes in this photo become abstract lines and patterns in the late dusk light. Sudden Brillance Able to take only 3 photographs while the sun hit the mountain, for less than one minute the mountain glowed with a golden brillance at Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Pleasing Drifts I photographed the patterns of the sand dunes drifting into one another, creating a path to the distant Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Life is But a Dream II In this photo, Dream Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park reflects Hallett Peak which glows red with the reflected light of the rising sun. Towering Aspen trees glow with a golden brillance in the fall in Colorado. On Top Of The World From the tundra area of Rocky Mountain National Park, the sun sets behind the mountains of Colorado. Above the Clouds II From the tundra area of Rocky Mountain National Park, clouds gather in the valleys of Rocky Mountain National Park as the sun sets in the distance. Wading it Out An elk strolls into the calm water at Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Life is But a Dream Early on a cool autumn morning, Dream Lake glows with the reflected light of the rising sun. The Call of the Elk An elk bugles during the mating season in Rocky Mountain National Park. Above the Clouds Clouds gather in the valleys of Rocky Mountain National Park as the sun sets in the distance. Make the Cut Longs peak is visible with the last light of the day through the rock cut on the alpine area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Filtered Light Light filters through the clouds during a short break in a rain storm that brought rain and sleet to Lake Helene. Autumnal Rustling The leaves of the autumn golden aspens rustle in the warm afternoon breeze. Resolution Near sunset the dunes appear to go to infinity. The Old Road An old abandoned road curves around some autumnal aspens to an unknown destination on Pike's Peak. Personal Vision A single patch of aspen leaves are lighted by the filtered sun. Aspen Fall Patterns The patterns and colors of an aspen tree in the fall in Colorado. The Call of the Elk II An elk bugles during the mating season in Rocky Mountain National Park. Autumn Falls A popular hiking destination, Alberta falls at Rocky Mountain National Park roars downhill. Cleared for Landing A group of geese lands at Monte Visto National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado. Little Squirrel A squirrel watches quietly from the safety of a tree. Visitor A Stellar Jay rests on a branch near a picnic area in Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitor II A Stellar Jay rests on a branch near a picnic area in Rocky Mountain National Park. King of His Domain A bull elk rests overlooking the rest of the herd. Golden Brilliance The sun streams through a grove of golden aspens in the fall in Colorado. Patterns in the Sand At Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, intricate patterns arise in the sand from the wind blowing one direction and then another. Landing Strip Some Sandhill Cranes land in a group of Canadian Geese at Monte Visto National Wildlife Refuge. A Touch of Fall A small shrub changes to a brillant yellow in late September in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Midwest & Great Plains Scenic Landscape & Nature Photo Collection - Color Gallery

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	Photographs Description An Iowa Evening On an early spring evening in western Iowa, I photographed the sun setting behind an abandoned rustic barn and homestead which illuminated the nearby budding tree. Clouds and Bales Near sunset on a recently cut field, clouds form in the late evening above a row of hay bales in Eastern Nebraska near Memphis. Fire in the Sky As the sun sets at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge the sky seems to light on fire. This photograph was captured on a brisk, early spring evening, the remaining clouds streaked across the sky and reflected the colors of the setting sun. Country Road Just as the sun dipped below the horizon and I turned toward home, I found this country road that had been created through the grass. I stopped quickly and was only able to make a couple of exposures before the all the light was gone. No More Sleepy Dreaming This photograph captures the reflection of the sunset as the sun illuminates the leading edge of clouds at Frank Shoemaker Marsh near Lincoln, Nebraska, one of the few remaining homes of the endangered Salt Creek Tiger Beetle. Welcome to Wonderland Early morning rays illuminate the Badlands in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Originally designated a National Monument, Badlands National Park was redesignated a National Park on November 10, 1978. Frozen Exit The warm setting sun shines brightly across the frozen lake before dipping below the horizon. On a cold February evening in 2006 I ventured to DeSoto Wildlife Refuge looking to photograph the Bald Eagles that nest here in the winter. What I found was a gorgeous sunset. Fall's Final Curtain Call A maple tree bursts forth into glorious autumn colors while the setting sun shines through the leaves. Chimney Rock and the Nebraska Frontier Chimney Rock in western Nebraska was a beacon for early settlers. During the 19th century it served as a landmark along the Mormon Trail, Oregon Trail, and California Trail. A vertical version of this photograph is available at Chimney Rock - Vertical. Someday We'll Find It... After an intense storm, a rainbow touches the sun-drenched fields of Nebraska. While there is no pot of gold, the landscape glows with the warm glow of sunset. Mist and Melancholy Cottonwoods stand tall in the foggy mist. Small World A small snail climbs across a mushroom after a wet spring at Schramm State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska. Frozen Solitary This photograph was captured in the dead of winter, when the old Missouri River oxbow at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge transforms into a reflective sheet of ice with a single rock still visible. Morning Illumination On a cool morning, the smell of a past rain fills the air. The sunrise illuminates the passing storm clouds at Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Cold Fire A beautiful sunrise over snow covered prairie at Boyer Chute National Wildilfe Refuge in Nebraska. Ebb and Flow The setting sun shines through a small hole in the clouds as the Platte River flows past a lodged log. This was taken near Schramm State Recreation Area. Calming Dispersion It was a calm evening at Mahoney State Park with the sun just below the horizon. The pinkish light was reflected off the clouds and then reflected and dispersed from the lake. Glorious Sandhills Sunrise The fog rises from the valleys in the Nebraska Sandhills briefly allowing the rising sun to shine across the scene. Ethereal Sunrise A small lake nestled in the Sandhills reflects the rising sun on a cool spring morning. Breakthrough The just risen sun shines through trees and fog in Ponca State Park, Nebraska. Autumnal Brillance Although autumn was fleeting in Nebraska and Iowa this year, there were some hold outs after the snowfall. This maple tree turned brillant warm oranges and reds two weeks after a snow storm and managed to hang on to a majority of its fall leaves during some pretty gusty times. I couldn't help but stop and capture the vibrant colors with the setting sun filtering through the leaves. After the Rain An early spring rain drenches the prairie landscape, creating reflective puddles in a newly plowed road. Early Spring Rain After an early spring rain, the prairie landscape is drenched creating puddles in a newly plowed road. Listen to the Quiet On a humid July evening at Jack Sinn WMA in eastern Nebraska, the air was still and the marsh was quiet. Through the Flow Water flows down six-finger falls in Northern Arkansas. Curved Reflections The Gateway Arch and its reflection at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1980, Kenneth Swyers tried to parachute onto the Gateway Arch, he succeeded in reaching the structure, however, he failed in his subsequent base jump attempt, sliding down one side to his death. Obscured Destination From the base of the north leg looking in a south easterly directly, the Gateway Arch curves through the sky and into the fog. Curves and Clouds Built between February 12, 1963, and October 28, 1965 the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was designed to honor the westward expansion of the United States. Designed by architect Eero Saarinen and engineer Hannskarl Bandel, it is 630 feet wide at its base and 630 feet tall and is currently the tallest monument in the United States. From the base of the north leg looking in a south easterly directly, the structure curves through the sky almost touching the low clouds. Figure Study Built between February 12, 1963, and October 28, 1965 the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was designed to honor the westward expansion of the United States. Designed by architect Eero Saarinen and engineer Hannskarl Bandel, it is 630 feet wide at its base and 630 feet tall and is currently the tallest monument in the United States. From the base of the north leg looking in a south easterly directly, the structure curves through the sky almost touching the low clouds. Hazy Outline Through the thick fog the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is barely visible. Eighty Days of Sorrow Alone by a small pond near the Gateway Arch, only a single duck for company barely visible through the fog. Daybreak On an early fall morning, the rising sun shines brightly across Chadron State Park, in western Nebraska. Somewhere Over the Rainbow After an intense midwestern spring storm, from a Nebraska hilltop, an entire rainbow arches through the sky. The Last Rays of Day On an early fall evening, the final rays of the sun are briefly visible across Chadron State Park, Nebraska. Magnificent Winter Desolation This photograph was taken 20 minutes after sunset when the clouds in the sky were still alit with the magnificent winter light at Desoto National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska. A vertical version of this photograph is available at Into the Cold Prairie. Purple Forest At Schramm, a fragrant, colorful and invasive Dames Rocket grow across the forest floor. Ethereal Plane Near the Platte River, I captured these purple Dames Rocket which contrast with the vibrant greens of the spring. Crisp Morning In the early morning at Ponca State Park, the setting moon descends into the fog rising from the prairie. Silk Vortex Morning dew clings to a spiderweb at Ponca State Park in northeastern Nebraska. Here Comes The Sun Morning fog rises from an offshoot of the Missouri at Ponca State Park in northeastern Nebraska. Toadstool Dawn Sunrise begins to illuminate the erie formations at Toadstool Geologic Park in western Nebraska. Brightly Shining Through The last rays of sun shine through a 'toadstool' before it dips below the horizon at Toadstool Geologic Park in western Nebraska. Another World As darkness approaches Toadstool Geologic Park in western Nebraska the formations begin to take on an otherworldly appearance. Clouds and Stone Clouds float lazily over the strange stone structures at Toadstool Geologic Park. Ice Trees Hoarfrost clings to a stand of cottonwoods at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska. Cold Cottonwoods Hoarfrost creates a silvery outline on the branches of cottonwoods at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska. Ice Blue Ice formations behind a waterfall at Platte River State Park, Nebraska. Twilight Blue Twilight descends on Platte River State Park, Nebraska and causes a deep blue hue on the wintery landscape. Fractured Glass An ice abstract in a stream at Platte River State Park, Nebraska. Alone in the Fog As the fog descends throughout the sandhills, a single old tree remains visible through the haze. Peaceful Glow Prairie grass, visible from the foreground to the hills of the sandhills, glow amber from light of the setting sun. Morning Relaxation On a late fall morning, the sun rises slowly over DeSoto Lake at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Artist-tree A tree fresh from the autumn fall stands naked near DeSoto lake. Burst Forth A single bloom amongst hundreds, briefly bursts forth on a tree in Nebraska. Spiral of Solitude A small snail shell rests on the bottom of the forest captured by the surrounding growth. Illumination at Whitaker Point Rays of light illuminate the Ozarks at Whitaker Point while Hawksbill Crag juts out from the side of the hill. Hills blanketed in verdant trees can be seen for miles around. This image was featured in the 'Traveling the Journey of Light' Photoblog on May 13, 2010. Click Here To See the Post Rays of Light Rays of light illuminate the hills of the Ozarks in Northern Arkansas. Walking in the Spiderweb Near King's Bluff in the Ozark National Park, a white spiderweb is accentuated against a colorful background. This image was the Photo Friday image on the 'Traveling the Journey of Light' Photoblog on May 14, 2010. Click Here To See the Post Under the Skies of Fall A singular autumn leaf against the vibrant blue sky. Dimming Light of a Northern Sun When capturing this photograph on a cool July evening at Jack Sinn WMA in eastern Nebraska, the evening was quiet except for the frogs and insects and the occasional honking of geese overhead. Dreaming of Tomorrow On a late spring evening the calm marsh at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area reflects the colors of twilight. Twilight Thunder A single wildflower sits alone in a field of foxtails during the brewing of a spring storm. The yellow of the buds contrasts against the cool tones of the approaching menacing clouds. Chilly DeSoto Sunrise Sunrise on a chilly late November morning in DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. That morning frost clung to the cattails and logs and the lake had a slight layer of ice that had formed overnight which reflected the light of the rising sun. Gentle Meander As a small creek snakes through the prairie, a colorful sunset illuminates the last of the purple sky over Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska. Inspiration Found An intimate look at a flower gone to seed. Hen Patterns The beautiful sprial pattern that is contained within a "Hen" (Sempervivum Tectorum). Solitude Sunset at Mahoney State Park near Ashland, Nebraska. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park overlooks the picturesque valley of the Platte River near Ashland in southeast Saunders County. Something Quite Peculiar This photograph captures the light from the setting sun illuminating the underside of the higher clouds as a lone cloud floats through the scene. Foxtail Insight An intimate photograph of a group of foxtails. Silent Contrast Shapes, colors, and contrasts combine to create this abstract scene on a pond at Jack Sinn WMA in eastern Nebraska. Moonrise over DeSoto Bend Moonrise over DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska/Iowa. Endless Waves of Grain The natural beauty of an endless field of wheat glowing with a golden yello as the sun touches the distant horizon at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Platte River Ice Jam During the winter, the Platte River in Nebraska freezes and then thaws which create these ice jams. Beaver Hut Sunrise On a chilly morning I photographed several beaver huts nestled throughout Nathan's Lake at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge. Salt Creek Sunset An intense autumn sunset is reflected in the Frank Shoemaker Marsh near Lincoln, Nebraska. Storms Passing A photograph of one of a stunning display of sunset light illuminating high clouds following a late afternoon intense storm on the plains of Nebraska. Stand By Me Here, two trees stood for an eternity, alone on a vast empty prairie yet they remain together. For me, this photograph evokes a calming feeling, one of togetherness and companionship. Two united against the elements and time. Tumultuous Thunder In late summer I photographed this storm storm raging over the Platte River in Eastern Nebraska near South Bend. Quiet Field After exploring the western side of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge I came across this old shed. The quiet evening had a serenity felt throughout the park. Frozen Sunset The former oxbow of the Missouri River, the oxbow at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is completely frozen on a frigid January evening. Quiet Beauty The former oxbow of the Missouri River, DeSoto Bend is completely frozen on a frigid January evening. I Said Hello, Goodbye An early October snowfall covers the trees at Schramm State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska. Larger Than Life A bumblebee quietly collects pollen for the hive from a purple thistle. Quiet Life A White Fawn Lily sprouts quietly from the forest floor at Platte River State Park. Frozen In Time A fallen leaf from autumn, trapped beneath the frozen ice. Winter Flow Water flows behind the frozen waterfall at Platte River State Park, Nebraska. Quiet Understanding Late afternoon sun in early September shines through some grass in the Frank Shoemaker Marsh near Lincoln, Nebraska. The Dew Drops of Summer In Boone county, Nebraska, the air was cool and early morning dew clings to a small reed. Unordinary World A fierce midwestern storm creating many lightning strikes, moves quickly east across the Nebraska plains into Iowa. Ominous Overhead Passing ominous storm clouds reflect the red and orange hues of the sun 45 minutes after sunset. Focus on Feather A lone Canada Goose feather rests quietly on a log, briefly, before the breeze blows it along to its next destination. A Badlands Sunset Fiery reds and oranges dominate the sunset over the Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Chimney Rock Chimney Rock, long a symbol of the state of Nebraska. I captured this photograph as the warm morning light shone across the plains. Prairie Fire In the fall of 2006 I photographed this spectacular sunset at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge across the prairie. Cold Blue An abstract of bubbles formed in the frozen lake. Chartreuse and Clover A single chartreuse yellow flower blooms among the clover. Sunny Iris A sunny yellow iris begins to bloom by the ponds at Schramm State Recreation Area, Nebraska. Black Hills Sunrise The Black Hills in South Dakota are known for their tall pine trees that cover the rolling hills. Morning Shadows The Black Hills in South Dakota are known for their tall pine trees that cover the hills as a dark blanket. Sunrise on the Presidents The warm sunrise light illuminates the faces with a reddish hue. Mt. Rushmore and the Avenue of Flags Mt. Rushmore National Monument at sunrise with the Avenue of Flags in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mt. Rushmore and the Avenue of Flags II Mt. Rushmore National Monument at sunrise with the Avenue of Flags in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Washington's Profile Washington's profile in the Black Hills of South Dakota. A Mt. Rushmore Panoramic A panoramic of Mt. Rushmore National Monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Bale Collection On a late summer evening, a collection of hay bales line a country road in Eastern Nebraska near Memphis State Recreation Area in the late summer. Downtown Omaha In the Early Morn Downtown Omaha, Nebraska on the Gene Leahy Mall in the Early Morning just before sunrise. The two larger skyscrapers, the Woodman Tower and the First National Bank building dominate the skyline. An Evening At The Ballpark Taken at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha during Game 4 of the 2009 College World Series, Texas took on Southern Mississippi. This photograph is a combination of 2 exposures stitched together. Rosenblatt's Final Hit Game 14 of the 2010 College World Series, South Carolina competed against Clemson. South Carolina went on to the win the game and the series, the last year of 60 total that the series was played at Rosenblatt Stadium. This photograph is a combination of 4 exposures stitched together for detail. A Capitol Evening The Nebraska state capitol building in Lincoln at sunset on a cool spring evening. This building houses the only state unicameral type government in the United States. Pastel Fields On a quiet evening on Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge, these purple flowers stand silently. A pinkish sky is the last sign of the sun before the last light vanishes leaving the fields in darkness. Quiet Eve Clouds in the sky reflect the setting sun as sunset decends upon DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge. Silent Transition During the muggy summer, I photographed this storm rolling through the prairie at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska. Harvest Moon An late autumn moon rises above DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Fallen Star At Arbor Lodge State Park in Nebraska City, a red speckled brillant yellow maple leaf rests quietly in between wind gusts. The Last Moments Drops of melted snow bead on a fallen maple leaf at Schramm State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska. Frosty Fall Leaf A fallen leaf is coated with a light frost, evidence of the previous chilly night. Illumination A branch filled with yellow autumn leaves seems to reach for a bit of sunlight. Fall Patterns From a branch of autumn leaves, a patten of fall leaves display their warm, inviting colors. Autumn Shadow A plant casts a long shadow across the dry, cracked earth on an early autumn morning. Soulful Soaring During a colorful sunrise the clouds are briefly illuminated. The Mushroom Kingdom On the wet forest floor, a collection of mushrooms sprout from a log. From the Forest Floor A collection of mushrooms sprout from the forest floor. The Platte from a Distance Sunset over the Platte River in Nebraska from the Tower at Mahoney State Park. A Nebraska Evening A photograph of a beautiful sunset at Mahoney State Park near Ashland, Nebraska. Winter Contrasts Branches devoid of leaves darkly contrast in the moody blue scene. Cracked Earth A photograph of an abstract pattern emerges from the earth after several days of varying rainfall and heat. Field of Dreams Taken right before sunset on a wheatfield in DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge. Patterns in the Sandbar Capturing a photograph of a nature abstract, sand and water collide and intermingle to create interesting patterns along the banks of the Platte River in Eastern Nebraska. Patterns in the Sandbar II Capturing a photograph of a nature abstract, sand and water collide and intermingle to create interesting patterns along the banks of the Platte River in Eastern Nebraska. Clouds and Lines Clouds float lazily over the eroded hills at Toadstool Geologic Park. Mystic Sunset on Wehrspann Lake at Chalco Hills, Omaha, Nebraska. Evening of Solitude A light breeze moved the water along the DeSoto oxbow at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge as the sun set below the horizon. Quiet Rest A common scene in autumn, a fallen leaf on an old log. Taken at the OPPD Arboretum, Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha, An Electrifying City While setting up to capture the 9/11 tribute in downtown Omaha I instead witnessed a spectacular fall storm. I managed to capture this lightning between the Woodmen Tower and the First National Bank Tower. After the Storm II Shortly after a strong Midwestern storm the sun briefly lights up the sky with an intense glow. A Warm Sunset Taken at sunset at Mahoney State Park near Ashland, Nebraska. As the River Flows Sunset over the Platte River in Nebraska from the Tower at Mahoney State Park. Beauty in Bloom This white wildflower blooms in late spring in DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Short Rest A dragon fly rests on a bud in Wood Duck Pond in DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Radiant Omaha During a spring evening in Omaha, Nebraska I witnessed some spectacular godbeams. This is the Gene Leahy Mall which runs down the center of downtown. Pre-Dawn Downtown Omaha Downtown Omaha, Nebraska from the Central Park Mall just before dawn. Morning Has Broken Qwest Lake at Mahoney State Park at sunrise on a cool November morning. Wind Swept Change While photographing this winter sunset scene at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, I included a feather from a bird that evidently met an untimely end. Omaha's Tribute I On September 11, 2006 Omaha, Nebraska paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 by hanging 2 large United States flags on the Woodmen tower and by shining two large lights into the sky. Sunlit Prairie Grass On a cold February day I visited the field of restored prairie grass at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge for a sunset shot as the sun hit the horizon. Winter Pine Cone Collage A few pine cones and rest on the frozen ground. This photograph was captured at the OPPD Arboretum, Omaha, Nebraska. Rest A lone leaf rests on a bed of grass yellowed from the winter. The Guardians These 'Guardians' protect the exit of a little stream leaving Lake Wehrspann in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha's Tribute II On September 11, 2006 Omaha, Nebraska paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 by hanging 2 large United States flags on the Woodmen tower and by shining two large lights into the sky. Omaha's Tribute III On September 11, 2006 Omaha, Nebraska paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 by hanging 2 large United States flags on the Woodmen tower and by shining two large lights into the sky. This particular photo was taken during a spectacular fall lightning storm. A Sunset Ride 3 riders cross Hogback bridge in Iowa one of the famous bridges of Madison County. The Holiday Lights Festival - 2006 Every year Omaha Celebrates the Holiday Lights Festival after Thanksgiving and during Christmas and New Years by putting lights up in the downtown area around Gene Leahy Mall. The Holiday Lights Festival - 2006 II Every year Omaha Celebrates the Holiday Lights Festival after Thanksgiving and during Christmas and New Years by putting lights up in the downtown area around Gene Leahy Mall. The Holiday Lights Festival - 2008 Every year Omaha Celebrates the Holiday Lights Festival after Thanksgiving and during Christmas and New Years by putting lights up in the downtown area around Gene Leahy Mall. The Holiday Lights Festival - 2009 Every year Omaha Celebrates the Holiday Lights Festival after Thanksgiving and during Christmas and New Years by putting lights up in the downtown area around Gene Leahy Mall. The Holiday Lights Festival - 2007 Every year Omaha Celebrates the Holiday Lights Festival after Thanksgiving and during Christmas and New Years by putting lights up in the downtown area around Gene Leahy Mall. The Holiday Lights Festival - 2007 II Every year Omaha Celebrates the Holiday Lights Festival after Thanksgiving and during Christmas and New Years by putting lights up in the downtown area around Gene Leahy Mall. Small Ripples The Oxbow at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge ripples gently in the wind. Serene Scene As the sun dipped below the horizon, the clouds lit up in the sky across the snow covered DeSoto Lake at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. A Spring Sunset An early spring sunset descends upon DeSoto National Bend Wildlife Refuge. Stand Out A Black-Eyed Susan blooms in late summer. Scotts Bluff National Monument at Sunset Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska. Towering eight hundred feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has been a natural landmark for many peoples, and it served as the path marker for those on the Oregon, California, Mormon, and Pony Express Trails. Scotts Bluff National Monument preserves 3,000 acres of unusual land formations which rise over the otherwise flat prairieland below. Omaha's Holiday Lights Festival The Gene Leahy Mall in downtown Omaha lights up with the Holiday Lights Festival. Every year Omaha hosts the Holiday Lights Festival and places 1 million holiday lights in the downtown area to celebrate. Orange Glow The morning sun emits a glow that radiates orange off the unusual formations in the Badlands National Park. A Rural Scene An old windmill and fence are the only company to a single tree on the eastern Nebraska plains. Simplicity A lily pad blossoms in the late summer at Powell Gardens near Kansas City, Missouri. Shapes and Shadows The late afternoon sun creates abstract shapes from the long shadows in the Badlands, South Dakota. Quiet Reflection The Ingemann Danish Church and Cemetery west of Moorhead in the Loess Hills of Iowa was founded by early immigrants in 1884. This unique country church offers a scenic respite for travelers. Moon over the Badlands The full moon rises above the Badlands. Sunset Over the Plains Sunset descends over Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge. Blue Silk Sunset over the Platte River in Eastern Nebraska near Schramm State Recreation Area. Unusual Formations The early morning light illuminates the unusual formations in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Under the Oak Tree An Oak Tree in Late Autumn at Arbor Day State Park in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Frozen Pine Cone In the cold of the winter, a pine cone hangs from a snow laden tree. Snow Covered Bales A white blanket of snow covers a row of hay bales in the country. Evening at Boyer Chute Evening descends at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge. After the Storm After an intense Midwestern storm, beautiful color is reflected in the clouds. Peaceful Surroundings Two trees enjoy the sunset at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge. A Forgotten Time An old barn sits forgotten on a farm in Central Iowa. Golden Oak An Oak turns gold in mid-October at Mahoney State Park in Eastern Nebraska. Old Times A doorway to an old barn in eastern Nebraska. Sunset In The Forest The setting sun shines through the trees at Platte River State Park. Platte River Sunrise Morning fog hangs low across the Platte River and a train chugs down the tracks as seen from the tower at Platte River State Park. Foggy Morn The summer sun shines through the early morning fog on a country road in eastern Nebraska. Misty Morning A gray misty fog hangs over Mahoney State Park. Arbor Day Lodge Arbor Day Lodge at Arbor Day State Park, Nebraska. Carhenge Carhenge near Alliance in western Nebraska.

The Northwest Canadian Rocky Mountain Collection - Color Gallery

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	Photographs Description Pyramid Lake Sunrise Pyramid Lake is still mirroring the image of Pyramid Mountain bathed in the first light of the morning. Mistaya Oxbow Sunrise The morning sun hits the mountains near an Oxbow of the Mistaya River in Banff National Park. Peyto Lake Peyto Lake in Banff National Park is known for its turquoise blue water caused by runoff from the nearby Glacier. Most photographers will tell you to photograph this scene in the afternoon in order to maximize the reflection of the mountains on the lake. I, however, wanted to see how it would look in the early morning. After photographing the sunrise on Bow Lake I traveled the short distance to Peyto Lake to capture this image. Serenity One of the most scenic and popular destinations in Banff National Park, Lake Moraine reflects the ten peaks on fire with an early morning glow. Around 3:30 in the morning I rose to get to Lake Moraine for a 6:00 sunrise. Since I was 60 miles away, I had to make sure to give myself enough time to get there and get set up. This scene was my reward. Early Spring Majesty Mt. Cephron rises above the Mistaya River in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Kootenay Plains Reflecting Pools A tumultuous sky moves in over the Kootenay plains reflecting pools in the very late afternoon. Moonrise Over Banff From a steep hill on the trail to Glacier Lake in Banff National Park, I could see the moon rise over the distant peaks. Corn Lily Patterns A verdant corn lily deep in the forest after a summer rain. Sunrise at the Vermillion Lakes Mt. Rundle reflects in the Vermillion Lakes just prior to sunrise. More Serenity This is a great demonstration on how fast a scene in nature can change. This was taken just minutes after the a similar Lake Moraine shot. The wind had come up and blurred the reflection in the water and the sun had changed from a fiery orange to a warm yellow glow. Moonrise Over the Canadian Rockies A nearly full moon rises above the Canadian Rockies while the last glow of the sun reflects off of the moutain tops. Sunrise Here is Bow Lake in Banff National Park at sunrise. I awoke early in order to travel from Canmore to Bow Lake to capture the early sun hitting the mountains over Bow Lake. Dreams Go On A serene view from Glacier Point in Banff National Park at sunset. Turquoise Flowing A lone rock holds against the rush of the water at Maligne Canyon in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. First Light on the Kootenay Plains The first light illuminates the clouds above mountains on the Kootenay plains in Alberta, Canada. Lone Kayaker A lone kayaker paddles out in the Vermillion Lakes toward Mt. Rundle. Sunrise on Lake Abraham The sun illuminates the clouds on Lake Abraham on the Kootenay Plains in Western Alberta. Below the Moon The moon rises over the peaks on the Kootenay Plains in Western Alberta. An Afternoon at Emerald Lake After relaxing dinner at the little restaurant that over looks this lake, I captured this photograph. I enjoyed how the the dappled, warm afternoon sun washed over the mountain. Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. Last Light at Maligne Lake Clouds float lazily down the water as the last light hits at Maligne Lake located in Jasper National Park. Mt. Cephron and Waterfowl Lake As the first light hits Mt. Cephron as mist rises from Upper Waterfowl Lake. From the Rock Wall From a wall of rock, a fern managed to take hold and thrive. Lake Moraine At Sunrise Lake Moraine at Sunrise. Forest Focus A soft blanket of snow clings to the trees in a forest in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. Glacier Sunset Sunset in Glacier National Park. White Goat Falls In the backcountry of the Kootenay Plains a hidden White Goat Falls cascades down a mountain side. Calming Flow White Goat Falls creates a calming sound of flowing water that may lead one to slumber into dreamland. Greet the Day A cool breeze blows across the cool landscape as the morning sun briefly illuminates the peaks on the Kootenay plains. Rainbow A Rainbow is visible above Medicine Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. This photograph was captured just as the last rays of the sun peeked through the clouds around 10:30 pm. Aster Falls Aster Falls in Glacier National Park, Montana. Mt. Rundle at Sunset Mt. Rundle and the reflecting pools near the township of Banff at sunset. Baby Elk A baby elk pauses on the hill. Aspens A grove of aspens and wildflowers in Montana. Morning Peaks The peaks of the Bow Range with an intesnse glow from the rising sun. Pine Cone Collage A pine cone and some rocks create a collage of small patterns. Through the Fog Fog descends on a pine forest in Glacier National Park, Montana. Indian Paintbrush Indian Paintbrush blums in early June. Kananaskis Canyon A Canyon and stream in the heart of Kananaskis Country. A Wintery Scene Near the Peyto Lake overlook. Morant's Curve Morant's Curve is one of the most photographed spots for trains along the Canadian Railway. Spring Rain Drops The cool spring rain forms drops on a pine tree.

The Pacific Northwest Collection - Color Gallery

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	Photographs Description Columbia Gorge A view of the house overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Quiet Giants The Olympic Mountain Range in Olympic National Park from Hurricane Ridge. Misty Dreams I came across this falls on the trail to PJ Lake in Olympic National Park. A Rainier Sunset This was taken at a scenic stop west of Mt. Rainier near Eatonville. Rhythmic Serenity Taken at Ruby Beach, Washington in Olympic National Park just before sunset. Sea Dreams As I waited for the sun to set on Beach #4 on the Olympic Pennisula of Washington, I captured the rythmic flow of the water in and out of this small inlet on the shore. Sea Dreams 2 As I waited for the sun to set on Beach #4 on the Olympic Pennisula of Washington, I captured the rythmic flow of the water in and out of this small inlet on the shore. A Touch of Light Focused on a small section of Multnomah Falls where the setting sun illuminated a small area creating a rainbow in the mist. Wandering Traveler While returning to my vehicle while visiting Hurricane Ridge at Olympic National Park, Washington I turned around to find the crescent moon rising in the midst of a beautiful sunset. The Last Shore Close to the northwestern most tip of the continential United States, the waves of the Strait of the Juan de la Fuca lap against the rocks. Peaceful Meadows Deer graze in the shadow of the Olympic Mountain Range on Hurricane Ridge. The Guardians of Mt. Rainier Several cows guard Mt. Rainier during a spectacular sunset. An Evening at Mt. Rainier Mt. Rainier in Northwest Washington. Evening Rainier Glow Mt. Rainier in Northwest Washington.

The Wildlife Collection - Color Gallery

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	Photographs Description Going My Way? When I was coming back from photographing the sunrise on Lake Moraine, this fellow joined me on the road. Hanging on Tight A Black Bear cub hangs on tightly to a pine tree, his mother not far below him keeping watch. A Gaggle of Goslings A gaggle of newly hatched gosling huddle together. Born Free A pelican flies high above the water at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. A Fox Friend A red fox pauses briefly to gaze out through the forest at Ponca State Park, Nebraska. A Flight with Friends Four Canada Geese take to the sky from Schramm State Recreation Area. Life's Rough When You're A Bear A Grizzly Bear rests quietly in a field after having just woken up from his several month nap. Prairie Dog Pups A set of prairie dog pups venture out of their hole at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Buffalo Profile A buffalo profile at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Grass to Grow On A newly hatched gosling chews on some verdant grass. Bald Eagle One of the symbols of the United States, the Bald Eagle. To the Sky A Canada Goose at Schramm State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska takes flight after being startled. An Autumn Friend A not very timid pronghorn (american antelope) stops briefly on the crest of a hill on a autumn afternoon on the border of Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. Silently Hidden Silent and mostly submerged, a frog watches his surroundings closely. Twilight Flight Quiet at first, then increasing in volume, honking that singals the approach of a flock of geese. Soon the silohuotes can been seen across the sky during twilight at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area in Eastern Nebraska. Gazing Gosling A gosling rests in the green spring grass while gazing into the distance at Schramm State Recreation Area. A New Goose A newly hatched gosling chews on some verdant grass. Family A buffalo calf and bull graze on the vast prairie at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Curious Hiding behind some foliage, A red fox pauses briefly to gaze out through the forest at Ponca State Park, Nebraska. A Quick Stop A duck stops on the ice to take a quick drink. Tall and Proud A proud egret stands tall in a pond in nortern Arkansas. Turkey Dance A turkey shows its plumage and does a dance for the lovely ladies nearby. Turkey Strut A turkey shows its plumage and does a dance for the lovely ladies nearby. The Watcher An Upland Sandpiper watches from high on a post at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Eye On You A rabbit hides in the thick grass. Patrol A wolf stops briefly while scavenging for food. *Captive* A Wolf's Journey A wolf patrols looking for a bite to eat. *Captive* The Great Escape A former home of a Canada Goose gosling lies on the forest floor at Schramm State Recreation Area, Nebraska. High Flying A Double Breasted Cormorant takes flight to patrol for food. Graceful Glide A Blue Heron glides effortlessly through the air. Slow and Steady A snail makes it way slowly across a fallen log. Any Way the Wind Blows A butterfly rests next to the Buffalo River in northern Arkansas. Hiding A sandhill crane appears to hid his head while grooming himself. *Captive* Lift My Wings A bald eagle takes flight into the high puffy clouds. Elegant Blue An elegant Blue Heron rests shortly before taking flight. Muskrat Summer A muskrat works on his den at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area in Eastern Nebraska. Companions Two egrets rest for a short time at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area in Eastern Nebraska. Quiet Surveyor A frog, almost blending into the background, rests on a floating log in Schramm State Recreation Area, Nebraska. Quiet and Camoflage A Rocky Mountain Woodhouse Toad, almost blending into the background, rests on the forest floor at Schramm State Recreation Area, Nebraska. Follow The Mommy A Canada Goose mother takes her goslings on a swim across the lake. The Land of the Buffalo Two Buffalo and the rolling hills of Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. Cold Day A horse weathers the cold snow at Mahoney State Park, Nebraska. Waiting Is The Hardest Part A vulture waits for the next meal quietly on a fence in a desolate part of western Nebraska. What a Sharp Flavor! A prairie dog chews on a barbed wire fence. The White Stallion A white stallion grazes contently at Mahoney State Park in Eastern Nebraska. Where's Rocky? A lone moose grazes in a secluded area in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. Bashful A duck at Schramm State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska hides his head. The Elegant Sandhill Crane A frequent visitor the sandhills of Nebraska, the Sandhill Crane is an elegant and graceful creature. *Captive* Forest Dweller One of two very young fawns I saw playing with their mother while traveling through Mt. Rainier National Park. Hello! While driving down from Paradise in Mt. Rainier National Park, I came across three fairly young gray foxes playing. When I stopped, the other two hid, but this one stayed and posed for me. Pelican Profile A profile view of a pelican. *Captive* Family Dinner A family of deer grazes on a farmer's field in DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. A Sandhill Crane Headshot Sandhill cranes are a common sight in western Nebraska in the early spring and late fall. *Captive* Wild Stallion A stallion poses for a quick shot will eating dinner at Mahoney State Park, Nebraska. Starfish The underside of a starfish - Close Up. *Captive* Snow Goose Abtract A group of snow geese appear as an abstract image as the enormous flock takes to the sky at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri. There were over 1 million birds on the lake on this day. Ready... Set... Go! A group of snow geese take to the sky at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri. Bird Tornado In this photograph, some of the birds are discernible, while the majority exist only as a large black wave in the background. This really exemplifies the shear magnitude of this flock of geese on the lake at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Little Blue Jay A blue jay picks at what remains of a leaf on a branch high in a tree. Flying High A flock of Canada Geese fly overhead at sunset going to the fields for dinner. I Don't Taste That Good, Really A turkey rests, safe from becoming Thanksgiving dinner in a wildlife refuge. Sleeping Tigers Sleeping Tigers Frog on a Log A frog on log a common sight at Nebraska Ponds. Just Horsing Around Wide-Angle treatment of a friendly horse. DeSoto Bunny A friendly bunny is seen hanging out at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Lunch Time! A Prairie Dog munches on an appetizer prior to chowing down on some peanuts. Turkey Time! A wild turkey hangs out at Platte River State Park in Eastern Nebraska. Hanging Out On The Local Pond A dragonfly hangs out on a pond in central Iowa. Hello There! A pronghorn finds a priaire dog friend in the field at Custer State Park in southwestern South Dakota. This is the Life! A Prairie Dog enjoys his lot in life. Prairie Dog A Prairie Dog pokes his head out of a hole. Just Resting A frog hangs out on a lily pad outside Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska. Banff Chipmunk A Chipmunk Eating a Handout for lunch. Many chipmunks line the trails around Banff National Park, always looking for a handout. Sandhill Crane Watching A Sandhill Crane. *Captive* Columbian Ground Squirrel Columbian Ground Squirrel Just Eating A closer look at the Grizzly Bear who was really only interested in eating some dandelions in a field. Grizzly On the Move This curious fellow was slowly munching on some dandelions.

The Rockies in Black and White - Photographs of the Rocky Mountains - The Rockies in Black and White

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	Photographs Description Beaver Ponds Beaver Ponds on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park is a popular place to see Moose. Unfortunately, none were sighted today. Hidden Falls Zappata Falls near the Sand Dune National Park is a short walk up a creek. Nymph Morning Nymph lake in Rocky Mountain National Park on a calm cool morning. Fast Moving Mistaya Water runs fast through Mistaya Canyon in the spring during the snow melt. Glacier Point Only a small ripples disturbs the reflection of the mountains in the distance. Soft Shadows At the Peyto Lake lookout in early June, white glistening snow still remains after a late spring snowfall. Quiet Snowfall During a light late spring snowfall the water is still and the surroundings quiet. Slowed Flow During an overcast day, I captured this waterfall in Alberta, Canada. Overcast days are optimal for slowing the shutter speed and thus slowing the movement of the water to a silky flow. I felt that this technique gave this photo a feeling of a bit of motion, instead of a "snapshot of time" where everything is completely frozen. Through this I hope that this allows you to be drawn into the composition more, rather than being just a viewer. The Long View Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.