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 brought clouds that reflected intense warm hues 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 I was 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. The clouds on the eastern sky soon obscured the sun for a couple of hours, while small drops of rain fell around me. Pleasing Drifts On a cool, autumn morning, silence reigned across the scenic Great Sand Dunes National Park, the quiet only occasionally broken by the sound of a breeze flowing through the dunes. On top of one of the larger dunes, I captured the patterns of the sand as the dunes drift into one another, creating a path to the distant Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Beyond the far peaks, the rising sun illuminates the cloud bank with a yellowish-orange tint. Life is But a Dream II Still and peaceful, Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park reflects an image of the majestic Hallett Peak while it glows red with the light of the rising sun. In The Light Of A New Day On a cold day in mid-May, the Big Thompson flows through Moraine Park as the first sunlight of the day illuminates the peaks of the Continential Divide. Morning Over Moraine On a cold day in mid-May, the Big Thompson flows through Moraine Park as the first sunlight of the day illuminates clouds to the east. Towering With only an occasional rustle, sunlight streams down on the forest landscape causing the aspen trees to glow with a golden brillance during the autumn in Colorado. A Morning Reflection Unusually calm, Emerald Lake reflects a perfect and symmetrical image of the grand Hallet Peak and Flattop Mountain illuminated with alpenglow. The only sounds on this quiet morning are the flow of a waterfall across the lake and the chirping of a nearby Steller's Jay. Whispers of Yesterday On a cold day in mid-May, the Big Thompson flows through Moraine Park as the first sunlight of the day illuminates the peaks of the Continential Divide. The Long Sunrise Sunlight illuminates the freshly fallen snow and the trees in the valley while Long's Peak is partially hidden by the blowing snow and clouds. Giants Obscured Hallet and Flattop are partially hidden by the blowing snow and clouds due to a large mid-May snowfall. Autumn Desires On a warm autumn day, from an aspen grove above Bear Lake, the morning sun graces Long's Peak with a reddish hue. Whisperings of Bierstadt Reeds sway in the wind at Bierstadt lake as clouds gather over the mountains of the continental divide. Finality The sun shines brightly for one last minute before setting illuminating the clouds during a snowstorm at the Forest Canyon Overlook at Rocky Mountain National Park. Good Tidings On this day, as many days through time, the exposed rocks on the tundra area of Rocky Mountain National Park bear witness to the rising sun and its illumination of Longs Peak. Above the Clouds II As clouds gather in the valley below, from the tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park, the sun sets behind the mountains of Colorado, the last rays burst forth with orange and yellow before dimming altogether. On Top Of The World The setting sun streams through the clouds, illuminating the peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park and the valley below. A Sprague Sunrise During a cool October sunrise, bright with alpenglow, the peaks of the continental divide, Powell Peak, Taylor Peak, Otis Peak, Hallett Peak, and Flattop Mountain are reflected in the calm waters of Sprague lake while underlit clouds hover overhead. The Witness An old tree, barren from the elements and time stands witness near the tundra at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Wading it Out Just past sunrise, an elk strolls into the calm water at Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Together Forever Two trees withstand time and the elements together in Horseshoe Park in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The Forest and the Fog Morning fog rolls through Horseshoe Park in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Somewhere to Begin A single aspen emerges from the thick fog in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The Long Embrace Two trees embrace in the fog at Horseshoe Park in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Rocky Mountain Blanket At Many Parks Curve, high in the park right before sunrise, fog rolls through Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Gentle Glide A duck glides through the water at Sprague Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Long's Obscured On the trail to Dream Lake, Long's Peak is obscured, encased in blowing snow and clouds in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Wintery Dreams A snowy Dream Lake and Hallett Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. 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 The sound echoing through the valley, an elk bugles during the fall 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. Long's Light The last light of sunset emblazens Long's Peak with a crimson hue before dimming into night. Final Rest An autumn aspen leaf lies in the shade of the forest on the path to Big Meadows on the west end of Rocky Mountain National Park. Longing For Yesterday An aspen leaf lies on a bed of green and purple foliage near the Beaver Ponds in Rocky Mountain National Park. Aspen Leaf Loneliness A single autumn aspen leaf peeks out between two aspen tree trunks near Lily Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park. Afternoon Rest An aspen leaf rests on the branch of an evergreen on the Lumpy Ridge Trail, the yellow of the leaf contrasting with the green foliage. A Never Summer Evening The setting sun shines through aspens over the Never Summer Range in the western part of Rocky Mountain National Park. Stream of Dreams On a cool evening a fog decends upon Horseshoe Park in Rocky Mountain National Park. Alluvial Flow In the spring, the water flows down from Lawn Lake to the Alluvial Fan in a greater volume than the rest of the year, cascading over the rocks. Alluvial Illusion Water flows down Roaring River and into the Alluvial Fan near Horseshoe Park in 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. An Amber Autumn Aspen Leaf A yellow and red leaf hangs alone from an aspen tree on the Alberta Falls trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Soon, even the gentliest of breezes will wisk it away. 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. Cold Hunting A coyote hunts her prey in the freshly fallen snow in Rocky Mountain National Park. Cold Retreat A coyote, tired from a recent altercation with an elk herd slinks away as snow falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. The Wily and Wild Coyote The sun had just crested the eastern mountain range when a coyote appeared and raced through Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park, hunting his next meal. Surveyor A big horn sheep watches high from the rocks near Endovalley in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Gazing Coyote A coyote in Rocky Mountain National Park pauses briefly to survey his surroundings. Hunting For Breakfast A coyote hunts for breakfast in Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park. Basking in the Sun After a quick meal, a wild coyote pauses to bask in the morning sunlight. Through the Grassy Meadow A coyote quickly makes his way through the grassy meadow in Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park. 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. Elk Moment A shared moment between a bull and a cow elk in Rocky Mountain National Park. Bugle A bull elk bugles, the sound echoing throughout Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park. Bugling Bull Fresh from a spar, the winner bugles his victory, the sound echoing throughout the valley. Dominance Protecting his large harem, this bull elk bugles while patroling, asserting his dominance. 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. Perched A chipmunk perches on a rock near Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Colorado Chipmunk A Colorado Chipmunk pauses for an instance before continuing to forage for the upcoming winter. Colorado Chipmunk II A Colorado Chipmunk pauses for an instance before continuing to forage for the upcoming winter. A Steller's Jay Sighting A Steller's Jay is a common sight (and their chirp a common sound) among the forests and trees in Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitor A Steller's Jay rests on a branch near a picnic area in Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitor II A Steller's 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. Autumn Moon Rising The moon is seen through the branches of an autumn aspen tree on the trail down from Beirstadt Lake in the fall in Rocky Mountain National Park. 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 A group of Sandhill Cranes land in an area 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. Somewhere Over the Rainbow After an intense midwestern spring storm, from a Nebraska hilltop, an entire rainbow arches through the sky. 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. Calm Mist On a cool autumn morning, mist rises from Meng Reservoir on the Oglala Grassland while the first light of the sun illuminates the clouds and sky. Morning's Welcome On a cool autumn morning, mist rises from Meng Reservoir on the Oglala Grassland while a single clouds hovers over the lake. Warm Evening View On a warm autumn evening from high on the plains, the last light of the day gives the canyons of the Oglala National Grassland in western Nebraska a warm glow. Prairie Glow 20 minutes past sunset, the very last light of the setting sun gives the prairie of the Oglala National Grassland an ethereal glow. Oglala Morning Morning comes and the sun shines across the grasslands of the Oglala National Grassland. Badlands Glow Pink clouds float above Badlands National Park while the rocky terrain below is bathed in the warm light just after sunset. Wary Witnesses A section of the Badlands in South Dakota glow with the warmth of the pre-risen sun. The Wide Expanse The warm glow of the recently set sun illuminates a grassland in Badlands National Park in South Dakota Touched By First Light The first warm light of sunrise illuminates the erie rock formations deep in Badlands National Park as a waning moon gentle descends behind. Hills and Clouds Thunderheads hover over the Sandhills during sunset while Buffalo graze on the grass in Brown County in north central Nebraska. Storm Clouds Over the Niobrara Storm clouds hover over the snaking Niobrara River near sunset in Keha Paha County in north central Nebraska. Tumbleweed Pattern The strong winds caused the tumbleweeds to bunch up against a fence at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge near Valentine, Nebraska. Sunset and Silence On a warm summer evening, the sun sets in the west as clouds roll over a salt creek marsh at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area. Calm and Quiet On a hot and humid summer evening, twilight descends over the salt creek marsh at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area. Lightning and Thunder An intense lightning storm in rural eastern Nebraska lights up the sky with bolts extending in all directions. I Said Hello, Goodbye An early October snowfall covers the trees at Schramm State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska. Tranquil Field On a cool, early summer's morning, dew and sunlight kiss recently baled hay on a field in northwestern Nebraska. I've Dreamed 1,000 Dreams Just before sunrise on a fall morning, the early morning light begins to illuminate Branched Oak Lake in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Tranquility Just after sunrise on a summer's morning, warm light illuminates Powder Creek Wildlife Management Area in northwestern Nebraska. Peaceful Prairie At Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota a lone rabbitbush stands sentinel upon the prairie while the bottoms of the clouds are touched with a pink highlight from the setting sun dipping below the horizon in the west. The Prairie Witness A tree stands witness through the ages upon a hill on the prairie at Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota. Sunrise Upon the Prairie At Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota prairie grass as far as the eye can see glows from the early morning sun. Sunrise Over Wind Cave Trees and hills dominant the prairie landscape at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. Kissed by Morning Light On an August morning, sunlight graces the top of a corn field in northwestern Nebraska. Cold Fire On a cold, early January morning, a snow covered prairie at Boyer Chute National Wildilfe Refuge is greated with a beautiful sunrise. Due to the very low temperatures, on the horizon a light pillar is visible where in the location the sun will eventually rise. 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 On a cool morning, from the viewing platform on the eastern fire tower at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Hackberry Lake glistens in the late spring sun. Under Western Skies The intense light of the setting sun streams out of clouds in the distance across the sandhills at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska. Quiet Dawn A warm glow illuminates the horizon just prior to sunrise on the North Marsh lake at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska. Ethereal Sunrise A small lake nestled in the Sandhills reflects the rising sun on a cool spring morning. Sunbeam Poetry Sunbeams radiant from behind a cloud in the deep azure sky at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska. Breakthrough The brilliance of the morning sun radiates intensely through grove of cottonwoods at Ponca State Park in Dixon County. Sunrise Over the Mighty Missouri A beautiful sunrise illuminates the Missouri River from the scenic overlook at Ponca State Park in Dixon County. Simple Brilliance A beautiful sunrise crests over the distant farmland from the scenic overlook at Ponca State Park in Dixon County. 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. Gentle Meander A small chute flows toward an early spring sunset through a tract of native prairie grasses at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge near Ft. Calhoun. Almost Harvest On a warm summer evening, storm clouds gather over a field of wheat in eastern Nebraska. Long Way to Go The sun shines through the branches of a maple whose leaves recently turned bright yellow at Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area in Lancaster County, Nebraska. 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. Let It Flow Away On a late Autumn morning, clouds on the horizon of Stagecoach Lake in Lancaster County, Nebraska are illuminated with bright yellows and reds. Waiting For Tomorrow On a warm summer evening, the setting sun shines through a large Burr Oak at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Snake River Falls Not far from Merritt Reservoir in Cherry County, Nebraska, water flows over Snake River Falls. Through the Flow Water flows down six-finger falls in Northern Arkansas. Daybreak On an early fall morning, the rising sun shines brightly across Chadron State Park, in western Nebraska. The Last Rays of Day On an early fall evening, the final rays of the sun are briefly visible across Chadron State Park, Nebraska. Winter Grassland Sunset Evening descends on the cold, winter prairie at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge near Ft. Calhoun, 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. Lavendar Land Purple engulfs everything on the forest floor near Schramm State Recreation Area. Ethereal Plane Near the Platte River, I captured these purple Dames Rocket which contrast with the vibrant greens of the spring. Electric Fire An maple tree turns fiery red and orange in the Autumn at Arbor Day Lodge State Park in Nebraska City, Nebraska. 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. Grazed by Sunlight Sunlight grazes the fog as it rolls through the countryside across the Missouri from the Scenic Overlook at Ponca State Park in Dixon County. 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. From Another World An arm of the Milky Way appears to flow out of the rocks at Toadstool Geologic Park in western Nebraska. Nebraska's Badlands At Toadstool Geologic Park in western Nebraska contains a long history of fossils embedded in the rock and formations. Under Pinpoints of Light Stars fill the night sky while a train waits on the horizon at Toadstool Geologic Park near Chadron in western Nebraska. Brightly Shining Through On a cool September evening, the final light of the setting sun pierces under one of the unique 'Toadstools' at Toadstool Geologic Park near Crawford. Last Light at Toadstool The last light of day touches the unique formations 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. Lines in the Rock The patterns in the rocks at Toadstool Geologic Park make for interesting abstract photographs. Rabbitbush Resilance Rabbitbush grows in the cracks and between the crevices of rocks at Toadstool Geologic Park near Crawford. Behind the Barbed Wire A barbed wire fence is surrounded by prairie grass in Hall County just south of Grand Island, Nebraska. The Cold Land Barbed wire emergences from the snow to attach to a forgotten fence post at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area. Drifts of Cold Snow drifts across Wehrspann Lake at Chalco Hills Recreation Area on a frigid February day. 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 Bubbles and lines form an abstract pattern in the frozen ice in Stone Creek at Platte River State Park. Deep in the Sandhills As the sun sets, the clouds ablaze with red hues over the undulating hills of central Nebraska. Grasses Up on the Prairie Priarie grasses burn bright red in the rising sun at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, 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. Sandhills Sentinel A single tree sits upon the sandhills at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Alone Upon the Prairie A single tree sits upon the prairie at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Sandhill Abstract After an autumn rain, the grasses of the sandhills exhibit saturated warm hues. After the Fire Prairie grasses rest against the burned out trunk of an old cedar at the Niobrara Preserve in Keha Paha county, Nebraska. Morning Relaxation On a late fall morning, the sun rises slowly over DeSoto Lake at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Last Light on a Winters Day The warm setting sun shines brightly across the frozen lake on a chilly January evening before dipping below the horizon. 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. Burst Forth II A single bloom amongst hundreds, briefly bursts forth on a tree in Nebraska. Coneflower Composition A coneflower blooms at the OPPD Arboretum in eastern Nebraska. Lily Loneliness A single lily begins to close as the sun sets at the OPPD Arboretum in eastern Nebraska. Two Bloom Columbine A Columbine blooms at Ponca State Park northeastern Nebraska. Flowering Focus A bloom from the wildflower garden at Ponca State Park northeastern Nebraska. Spiral of Solitude A small snail shell rests on the bottom of the forest captured by the surrounding growth. Little Salt Sunset Twilight descends on the Little Salt Fork Marsh near Raymond, Nebraska. Ponca's Towers of Time Ponca State Park in northeastern Nebraska features the 'Towers of Time' monument, created by Jay Tschetter and it represents various eras in Earth's past: The 25-foot tower on the left depicts the late Cretaceous Period (65 million to 99 million years ago) when Nebraska was under water. This was the age of the dinosaurs and displays prehistoric sea and land creatures. The 27-foot center tower features species from the Pleistocene Period (1.8 million to 10,000 years ago). This was during the Ice Age when woolly mammoths, saber-toothed cats and giant sloths roamed the Earth. The 25-foot tower on the right features a collection of modern animals, everything from blue herons to buffalo that inhabit the Missouri River region. The square fountain includes images of indigenous people from the Folsom culture, Paleolithic period, Earth Mound Builders and recent Natives who occupied the region in the 1800s. Across the Valley The last light of evening illuminates the clouds on the Kings Bluff trail in the Ozarks in Arkansas. Falling Water Falls Water falls over Falling Water Falls just east of Pelsor (Sand Gap) Arkansas in the Ozark Mountains. Over the Top Water falls over Falling Water Falls just east of Pelsor (Sand Gap) Arkansas in the Ozark Mountains. 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 Soulmates Two purple flowers bloom together on the forest floor at Schramm State Recreation Area in Eastern Nebraska. Sunstar Sunflower The sun shines brighty through a plains sunflower, illuminating the yellow against the vibrant blue sky. Sunflower Solitary A solitary maximillian sunflower lies in the shadow of a tree, it's mesmerizing design swirling inward. Sunlight Satellite A plains sunflower turned toward the high mid-day sun. Warmth and Light A plains sunflower growing toward the high mid-day sun. Springtime Breeches Dutchman's Breeches spring from the forest floor of Schramm State Recreation Area in late April. Last Leaf The last autumn leaf to fall at the OPPD Arboretum rests in a bed of grass. Trapped Until Spring A maple leaf is frozen in time until the thaw. 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 On the edge of a field near Omaha, the yellow flowers of a tall hedge mustard contrast with the dark clouds of an advancing summer storm. 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. Lily Abstraction A close look at the green base of a White Fawn Lily at Schramm on a warm spring day. Spring Blossom Abstraction An abstract look at a blossom on a tree in spring at the OPPD Arboretum in Omaha, Nebraska. Three Feathers A close look at the patterns of three duck feathers resting on the ground at Schramm on a chilly winter day. 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 At a small lake at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area near Ceresco, dark reeds contrast with the vibrant hues of oranges and purples of the late evening sky. Windmill Waiting In rural Dixon County in Northeastern Nebraska a still windmill reflects the golden light of the rising sun against a cloudy sky. 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. Badlands Sentinel A lone tree watches over the vast prairie while a storm brews on the horizon in the Sage Creek area at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Storm Clouds and Badlands Afternoon storm clouds gather over the rock formations deep in Badlands National Park as a waning moon gentle descends behind. 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. 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. Vanishing Arch Into the fog the Gateway Arch in St. Louis dissappears. Vanishing Arch II 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. Stagnation and Sorrow A quiet morning by a small pond near the Gateway Arch. 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. Larger Than Life A bumblebee quietly collects pollen for the hive from a purple thistle. The Old Stone Barn In 1874 the Elijah Filley barn was built near Filley, Nebraska. This is the state's oldest limestone barn. 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 Wild Turkey 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. Courthouse Rock On a sunny autumn afternoon, sunflowers grow in front of Courthouse Rock in western Nebraska. 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. Butterfly Milkweed A butterfly milkweed blooms in late August at the OPPD Arboretum in Omaha, Nebraska. 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. Black Hills Beginnings In the distance the sun rises above the peaks of the Black Hills in Custer State Park in South Dakota. 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. America's Tribute Soft afternoon light illuminates Mt. Rushmore National Monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota on a slightly overcast day. 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. Taking the Lead 2011 College World Series, Virginia competed against USC in TD Ameritrade Stadium, the first year of the stadium. This photograph is a combination of 6 exposures stitched together for detail. TD Ameritrade Stadium TD Ameritrade Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska is the home to the NCAA Men's College World Series. At The State Capitol The Nebraska state capitol building in Lincoln was designed by famed architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue and was completed in 1932. Incorporated in its design are several designs by Lee Lawrie and is crowned by the statue, "The Sower". At The State Capitol II A view of the eastern face of the Nebraska state capitol building in Lincoln. Sowing the Seeds The Nebraska state capitol building in Lincoln sports a statue of a sower on very top of the building entitled simply, "The Sower". This nearly 20 foot high statue was designed by Lee Lawrie who is known for works such as Atlas in Rockefeller Plaza and the Chapel at West Point. "The Sower" points northwesterly, the direction that would encompass the greatest amount of land in Nebraska. The dome, upon which "The Sower" stands, changes color depending on the weather. Here it is a golden color a result of the beautiful and warm day on which this image was captured. The Grand Capitol The Nebraska state capitol building in Lincoln, completed in 1932 is built with Indiana limestone and contained several design innovations for the time. This building houses the only state unicameral type government in the United States. 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. The White Feather A single feather lies in prairie grass on a chilly winter day. 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. Frozen in Fall A single autumn leaf, frosted from the previous night, is caught in prairie grasses at Stagecoach State Recreation Area, Nebraska. Autumn Acorns Two acorns lie on a recently fallen autumn leaf Arbor Day Lodge State Park in Nebraska City, Nebraska. A Red Stand Out At Arbor Lodge State Park in Nebraska City, a red maple leaf lies prominantly on a bed of yellow leaves. The Last Moments Drops of melted snow magnify the internal structure of a fiery red sugar maple leaf at Schramm State Recreation Area near Gretna. Frosty Fall Leaf A fallen leaf is coated with a light frost, evidence of the previous chilly night. Illumination At Arbor Day Lodge State Park in Nebraska City, oak leaves, golden from the advance of autumn, reach for the last bit of evening light. Autumn Apple At Arbor Lodge State Park in Nebraska City, a red apple shines against a background of warm autumn yellows and oranges. Pumpkins At a Nebraska orchard, an array of pumpkins signal the arrival of autumn. Autumn Individuality At a Nebraska orchard, a single white pumpkin among the vibrant orange. Autumn Individuality II At a Nebraska orchard, a single white pumpkin among the vibrant orange. Fall Patterns From a branch of autumn leaves, a patten of fall leaves display their warm, inviting colors. Autumn Prairie Dream In late autumn, tall switch grass grows on the restored native prairie at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Autumn Shadow A plant casts a long shadow across the dry, cracked earth on an early autumn morning. As Lonely As A Cloud An intimate look at a cumulus cloud in central Nebraska. Up In The Air As a child I would lie on my back and watch the clouds lazily float by. An image reminiscent of those days. The Day's Final Warmth The setting sun illuminates these clouds with warm, inviting colors. 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. The Judgement Trees stand at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge on a melancholy winter evening. 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. Katydid At Arbor Lodge State Park in Nebraska City, a katydid rests on auburn autumn maple leafs. 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. Golden Morning Goldenrods sway in the wind on a late summer day at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge. Beauty in Bloom This white wild rose blooms in late spring in DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Indigo Elegance This blue phlox blossoms in early spring at Schramm State Recreation Area. 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. Ripples and Light Ripples reflecting the rising sun on a lake at Mahoney State Park on a warm Mary morning. 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. Carhenge Carhenge near Alliance in western Nebraska mimics the ancient Stonehenge in England. 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. Montrose Sentinel The 1887 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Cemetery are all that remain of the Montrose, Nebraska on the wind-swept prairie of the Oglala National Grassland. Moon over the Badlands The full moon rises above the Badlands. Sunset Over the Plains Sunset descends over the native prairie at 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.

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 Mt. Lauriet 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 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 in the Valley of the Ten Peaks 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. 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 intense 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 in Yoho National Park. Kananaskis Canyon A Canyon and stream in the heart of Kananaskis Country. A Wintery Scene Near the Peyto Lake overlook, a recent snow covers the ground while the sun shines through a large pine tree. 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 Vista House overlooking the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. Quiet Giants The Olympic Mountain Range in Olympic National Park from Hurricane Ridge. Designated a 95% wilderness, Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Pennisula in Washington state. Misty Dreams Falling water creates an exquisite pattern 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 An evening of solitude on Ruby Beach, Washington in Olympic National Park just as the sun dips below the horizon. Sea Dreams Wave after wave creates a calming beat against the rocks in a small inlet on Beach #4 on the Olympic Pennisula of Washington. Sea Dreams 2 Wave after wave creates a calming beat against the rocks in a small inlet on Beach #4 on the Olympic Pennisula of Washington. 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 At Hurricane Ridge at Olympic National Park, Washington the crescent moon rose out of a beautiful sunset above the pine trees. 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. Close Family A gaggle of newly hatched gosling huddle together. In The Shade A single gosling rests in the afternoon shade in eastern Nebraska. 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. Trumpeters Take Flight Trumpeter Swans take flight from North Marsh Lake at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in north central Nebraska. Together Two horses relax together on a cool afternoon on a prairie in Keha Paha county. 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. Soaring Sandhill Cranes Sandhill cranes soar high while sunset illuminates the clouds behind. I'm Gonna Go There Free Sandhill cranes soar through the Nebraska sky. Prairie Dog Pups A set of prairie dog pups venture out of their hole at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Fiesty Pheasant For a brief moment this fiesty pheasant come out of the grass and revealed himself before quickly ducking back. Bison on the Plains A buffalo (bison) waits quietly in a prairie at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Strutting Elk A bull elk struts on the plains at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Elk Elegance A bull elk pauses momentairly on the plains at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Buffalo Profile A buffalo profile at Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Resting in the Grass A small doe rests in the grass at Smith Falls State Park in eastern Cherry county, Nebraska. Climbing Up A wooly caterpillar crawls up a shaft of prairie grass in a remote part of Platte River State Park in Cass County, Nebraska. Exuded Elegance A Great White Egret stands with elegance on branches collected by beavers in a small lake in the Ozark Mountains. Curious Buffalo Calf Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge in north central Nebraska is home to a group of American Buffalo that roam about the large expanse of land. This is a spring calf who stopped to watch me as I photographed him. Curious, but under the watchful eye of his father. Grass to Grow On A newly hatched gosling chews on some verdant grass. 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. Pronghorn Pose A pronghorn (american antelope) stands in prairie grass at Wind Cave National Park in Southwestern South Dakota. Silently Hidden Silent and mostly submerged, a frog watches his surroundings closely. Plains Leopard Frog A Plains Leopard Frog emerges from a small puddle formed from the recent rains. 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. Resting Red-Winged Blackbird A red-winged blackbird briefly stops chriping and rests in a field near Grand Island, Nebraska. On Display A turkey (tom) displays his plumage for all to see. Displaying in the Morning Sun At Mahoney State Park in Eastern Nebraska a turkey (tom) displays his plumage. Fanned Out At Mahoney State Park in Eastern Nebraska a turkey (tom) displays his feathers. A Quick Stop A duck stops on the ice to take a quick drink. 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 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. Buttefly Break A Monarch butterfly rests on a Dame's Rocket at Schramm State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska. Any Way the Wind Blows A butterfly rests next to the Buffalo River in northern Arkansas. The Dance A sandhill crane dances for his fellow cranes in a cornfield in the warm early morning spring sun. 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 Woodhouse's 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. Sentinel A bighorn sheep looks out across the Badlands in South Dakota. In the Thick A bighorn sheep in tall prairie grass the Badlands in South Dakota. A Meandering Buffalo A buffalo slowly meanders across the prairie at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Long Day A bighorn sheep rests in the Badlands in South Dakota. 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. Hanging Out A spider climbs in his web in the morning sun at Ponca State Park. 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. Moose Portrait A moose portrait in Banff National Park, 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. Bald Eagle One of the symbols of the United States, the Bald Eagle. *Captive* 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 *Captive* 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. *Captive* 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 A black bear slowly munches 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. Back to Dream Snow and Ice still partially cover Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park on a cold May 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. Sand Dune Storm Clouds from a storm rolling through the Great Sand Dunes almost touch the top of the dunes. Almost Harvest BW On a warm summer evening, storm clouds gather over a field of wheat in eastern Nebraska. Aloneness Wispy clouds float above a toadstool at Toadstool Geologic Park in Western Nebraska. Contrasts and Contours Patterns, contrasts and curves on a fallen log at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Nebraska. Fallen Leaf and Fallen Log A cottonwood leaf sticks to a fallen log at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Nebraska. Grass Abstract An abstract collection of grasses are flattened from being a bed for a deer over a night. Little Salt Sunset - Black and White Twilight descends on the Little Salt Fork Marsh near Raymond, Nebraska. Touched By First Light - Black and White The first light of sunrise illuminates the erie rock formations deep in Badlands National Park as a waning moon gentle descends behind. Drifts of Cold - Black and White Snow drifts across Wehrspann Lake at Chalco Hills Recreation Area on a frigid February day. America's Tribute-Black and White Soft afternoon light illuminates Mt. Rushmore National Monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota on a slightly overcast day. Badlands Sentinel in Black and White A lone tree watches over the vast prairie while a storm brews on the horizon in the Sage Creek area at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Feather A duck feather at Schramm State Recreation Area. - Ice, Feather, Cold, Winter Around the Tree A tree is surrounding by native prairie grass blowing in the wind at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Nebraska. Feather and Ice A group of feathers caught in the ice at Schramm State Recreation Area. - Ice, Feather, Cold, Winter From Snow and Wind Snow drifts across Wehrspann Lake at Chalco Hills Recreation Area on a frigid February day.