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The Midwest Collection - Color Gallery Thumbnails >>
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The old Missouri River Oxbow at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge becomes a sheet of ice with a single frozen rock still visible.
An old barn and homestead that has been turned into an archeological dig near Little Sioux, Iowa.
Clouds form in the late evening above a row of hay bales in Eastern Nebraska.
As the sun sets at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge the sky seems to light on fire.
A country road travels towards a small stream near Greenwood, Nebraska.
The warm setting sun shines brightly across the frozen lake. On a cold February evening in 2006 I ventured to DeSoto Wildlife Refuge looking for Bald Eagles that nest here in the winter. What I found was a gorgeous sunset.
Chimney Rock in western Nebraska was a beacon for early settlers.
Sunset on the Platte River that flows through the middle of Nebraska. This was taken near Schramm Park Recreation Area.
20 minutes after sunset, the clouds in the sky were still alit with the magnificent winter light. Desoto National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska.
Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska.
20 minutes after sunset, the clouds in the sky were still alit with the magnificent winter light. Desoto National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska.
Sunset over the Badlands in South Dakota.
The former oxbow of the Missouri River, DeSoto bend is completely frozen on a frigid January evening.
The former oxbow of the Missouri River, DeSoto bend is completely frozen on a frigid January evening.
Chimney Rock in western Nebraska was a beacon for early settlers.
In the fall of 2006 I witnessed a spectacular sunset at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge across the Prairie.
A collection of hay bales lines a country road in Eastern Nebraska.
Clouds in the sky reflect the setting sun as sunset decends upon DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
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.
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.
Clouds gather above Chimney Rock in Nebraska. Chimney Rock was an important landmark on the Oregon Trail. It is an isolated spire of rock which can be seen for many miles. It marked the first indication to travellers on the trail that their long trek across the plains was drawing to an end and that the Rocky Mountains lay ahead.
Taken at sunset at Mahoney State Park near Ashland, Nebraska.
Taken right before sunset on a wheatfield in DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge.
Sunset on Wehrspann Lake at Chalco Hills, Omaha, Nebraska.
A light breeze moved the water along the DeSoto oxbow at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge as the sun set below the horizon.
A lone leaf rests on a bed of grass yellowed from the winter.
A few pine cones and rest on the frozen ground. Taken at the OPPD Arboretum, Omaha, Nebraska.
A common scene in autumn, a fallen leaf on an old log.Taken at the OPPD Arboretum, Omaha, Nebraska.
Shortly after a strong Midwestern storm the sun briefly lights up the sky with an intense glow.
Taken at sunset at Mahoney State Park near Ashland, Nebraska.
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.
Downtown Omaha, Nebraska from the Central Park Mall just before dawn.
Qwest Lake at Mahoney State Park at sunrise on a cool November morning.
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.
I have visited this field at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge to photograph the sunset multiple times. This time I found a feather from a bird that evidently met an untimely end. I used a long exposure to capture the movement in the clouds.
While trying 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.
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.
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.
These 'Guardians' protect the exit of a little stream leaving Lake Wehrspann in Omaha, Nebraska.
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.
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.
3 riders cross Hogback bridge in Iowa one of the famous bridges of Madison County.
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.
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.
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.
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 Oxbow at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge ripples gently in the wind.
An early spring sunset descends upon DeSoto National Bend Wildlife Refuge.
A Black-Eyed Susan blooms in late summer.
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.
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.
The morning sky glows orange off the Badlands.
An Oak turns gold in mid-October at Mahoney State Park in Eastern Nebraska.
Badlands in the morning.
A pronghorn finds a friend in the field.
A Prairie Dog enjoys his lot in life.
Courthouse Rock in western Nebraska.
Sunrise over the Badlands in South Dakota.
A Prairie Dog pokes his head out of a hole.
The Late Afternoon Sun in the Badlands in South Dakota.
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.
The moon rises above the Badlands.
Sunset over the Platte River in Nebraska from the Tower at Mahoney State Park.
Sunset over the Platte River in Nebraska from the Tower at Mahoney State Park.
Sunset at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa/Nebraska.
In rural Nebraska, somewhere close to Greenwood, a field grows with a fiery yellow color.
Moonrise over DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa/Nebraska.
Sunset over Prairie Grass at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge.
Sunset over Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge.
Sunset over the Platte River in Eastern Nebraska.
Early morning in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.
An Oak Tree in Late Autumn at Arbor Day State Park in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
A pine hangs from a snow laden tree.
Snow covers a row of hay bales in the country.
Evening descends at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge.
Clouds form over a row of gathered hay bales.
After an intense Midwestern storm, beautiful color is reflected in the clouds.
Two trees enjoy the sunset at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge.
A horse weathers the cold snow.
An old barn sits forgotten on an old farm in Central Iowa.
An old barn in Eastern Nebraska.
Sunset on the Platte River.
A doorway to an old barn in eastern Nebraska.
Arbor Day Lodge at Arbor Day State Park, Nebraska.

The Northwest Collection - Color Gallery Thumbnails >>
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When I was coming back from photographing the sunrise on Lake Moraine, this fellow joined me on the road.
From a steep hill on the trail to Glacier Lake, the moon rises over the distant peaks.
Mt. Rundle reflects in the Vermillion Lakes just prior to sunrise.
A Black Bear cub hangs on tightly to a pine tree.
First light hits Pyramid Mountain as it reflects in Pyramid 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.
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.
A tumultuous sky moves in over the Kootenay plains reflecting pools.
A Grizzly Bear rests quietly in a field.
A demonstration on how fast a scene can change. This was taken just minutes after the other 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.
A nearly full moon rises above the Canadian Rockies while the last glow of the sun reflects off of the moutain tops.
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.
As the first light hits Mt. Cephron the mist rises from Upper Waterfowl Lake.
The last light illuminates the bottom of the clouds right before the sun sets at the Mt. Kidd reflecting pools.
The first light illuminates the clouds above mountains on the Kootenay plains in Alberta, Canada.
A lone kayaker paddles out in the Vermillion Lakes toward Mt. Rundle.
After relaxing dinner at the little restaurant that over looks this lake, I took this photograph. I enjoyed how the the dappled, warm afternoon sun washed over the mountain. Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.
The last light at Maligne Lake.
Lake Moraine at Sunrise.
Sunset in Glacier National Park.
A black bear in Yoho National Park munches on some dandelions. This little guy was actually close to the road on the border of Yoho and Banff National Parks.
In Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada there is a location on the main streach of road where mountain goats like to frequent due to the high salt content in the rocks. Here a mother goat and her kid stand above a beautiful turquoise river.
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 in Glacier National Park, Montana.
Mt Rundle at sunset and the reflecting pools near the township Banff.
Mt. Rundle and the reflecting pools near the township of Banff at sunset.
A baby elk pauses on the hill.
A Grizzly bear pauses on his way down the road.
A Bighorn sheep has a leisurely lunch.
Daisies grow extremely well in the cool wet climate of Banff, Canada.
Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, Canada.
A grove of aspens and wildflowers in Montana.
The Peaks of the Bow Range.
A Chipmunk Eats Lunch. Many chipmunks line the trails around Banff National Park, always looking for a handout.
Small patterns in nature.
Fog descends on Glacier National Park in Montana.
From a steep hill on the trail to Glacier Lake, the last light of the sun reflects off the bottom of the clouds.
A dragonfly rests quietly on a reed.
Two Black Bear Cubs and their mother graze on a field of Dandelions.
Athabasca Falls is one of the most visited Waterfalls in Jasper National Park.
Snow still covers Peyto Lake in Late May.
This curious fellow was slowly munching on some dandelions.
This curious fellow was slowly munching on some dandelions.
The sun illuminates the clouds on Lake Abraham on the Kootenay Plains in Western Alberta.
Indian Paintbrush blums in early June.
A Canyon and stream in the heart of Kananaskis Country.
Near the Peyto Lake overlook.
White Goat Falls
Morant's Curve is one of the most photographed spots along the Canadian Railway.
Sunrise on Mt. Cephron is reflected in the Mistaya Oxbow.
Columbian Ground Squirrel
Early Morning at Waterfowl Lake.
Falls
The cool spring rain forms drops on a pine tree.
Water rushes down Mistaya Canyon.
A young elk searches for food after a light snowfall.
A young bighorn sheep poses for a quick photograph.
Kootenay Plains reflecting pools.
Rock Collage
Banff Ramparts
First light hits Pyramid Mountain as it reflects in Pyramid Lake.
Weasel Falls
I came across this fellow while he was having lunch. At this point he looked a little disturbed and I backed up just a bit.
Another shot of the tired Grizzly Bear just woken up from a long winter of hibernation.
Another shot of the tired Grizzly Bear just woken up from a long winter of hibernation.
A closer look at the Grizzly Bear who was really only interested in eating some dandelions in a field.
A black bear mother eats slowly while watching me carefully.
Aspen leaves rustle in the light wind.

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A view of the house overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.
The Olympic Mountain Range in Olympic National Park from Hurricane Ridge.
I came across this falls on the trail to PJ Lake in Olympic National Park.
This was taken at a scenic stop west of Mt. Rainier near Eatonville.
Taken at Ruby Beach, Washington in Olympic National Park just before sunset.
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.
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.
Another capture of the beautiful falls on the trail to PJ Lake in Olympic National Park.
After a short hike to Merrymere falls in Olympic National Park this was my reward.
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.
Deer graze in the shadow of the Olympic Mountain Range on Hurricane Ridge.
Ranger Falls in Northwestern Mt. Rainier National Park.
Several cows guard Mt. Rainier during a spectacular sunset.
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.
I had the chance to see two very young fawns with their mother while traveling through Mt. Rainier National Park.
Mt. Rainier in Northwest Washington.
Wachella Falls
Deer graze on Hurricane Ridge overlooking the Olympic range.
Mt. Rainier in Northwest Washington.
Mt. Rainier in Northwest Washington.

The Wildlife Collection - Color Gallery Thumbnails >>
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One of the symbols of the United States, the Bald Eagle.
Sleeping Tigers
Two Macaws
A monkey looks intently into the camera.
A prairie dog chews on a barbed wire fence.
A white stallion grazes contently at Mahoney State Park in Eastern Nebraska.
When the sandhill cranes visit Nebraska during their migratory path, it is like an invasion of birds.
Sandhill cranes are a common sight in western Nebraska in the early spring and late fall.
A stallion poses for a quick shot will eating dinner at Mahoney State Park, Nebraska.
The underside of a starfish - closeup.
A turkey rests, safe from becoming Thanksgiving dinner in a wildlife refuge.
A female pronghorn pauses in Custer State Park, South Dakota.
This gruff character posed for me briefly.
A common sight at Nebraska Ponds.
Wide-Angle treatment of a friendly horse.
A Prairie Dog munches on an appetizer prior to chowing down on some peanuts.
A wild turkey hangs out at Platte River State Park in Eastern Nebraska.
A dragonfly hangs out on a pond in central Iowa.
A frog hangs out on a lily pad outside Lauritzen Gardens.
Pelicans are a common sight throughout Central Nebraska on the Platte River.
Sandhill Crane.
Sandhill Crane.
A Bored Orangutan

The Northwest Black and White Collection - Black and White Gallery Thumbnails >>
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Mistaya Canyon in Black and White.
Mistaya Canyon
The wet climate is conducive to helping ferns flourish.
A single fern branch.
Drops of rain rest on the leaves.
The windy plant.
The natural bridge in Jasper National Park, Canada.
Moraine Lake in Black and White.