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Day Dreams
Nothing good comes easy, hiking the west coast of South Island of New Zealand is like setting foot on another planet.
Wrestling With the Past
Witnessing a dramatic scene to end this day, I decided to bed down for the night and see what the next one might bring.
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Frigid
Winters in the Dakotas are absolutely stinging! Double-digit below zero temperatures made for a very cold top layer of snow seen wafting over the road, crating a cauldron-like effect, on this image taken north of Sturgis, South Dakota.
Take Your Time
The slogan of Garfield County, Utah is "Take Your Time." Instead of blowing through the place in search of my stated destination, I took a side trip. I found some pleasant landscapes juxtaposed with dramatic storm clouds. This old ranch gate seems to invite the viewer in, to enjoy simpler times.
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Crown Jewel Livin'
I pulled off the highway in northwestern Montana here to photograph the Mission range, seen in the background. Then, I noticed the sky, once again, as there really is something unique about it in Big Sky Country. Once I spotted this barn in the distance I knew what type of composition I wanted, and walking across a young field of wheat made the experience even more unforgettable.
One Wheel Shy
Machinery? No. With enough personality to share, all we need here are a few minor to moderate touch-ups, some elbow grease, several spare parts and a can-do attitude to get this guy working the land again.
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Approaching Sopris
The commanding view of this mountain highlights the overall beauty and tranquility of the amazing Crystal River Valley in Colorado.
Western Embrace
The transition from the prairie to the steppe happens rather abruptly after crossing the Colorado border from Nebraska, and has always signaled to me that my beloved Rocky Mountains getting close, now.
Lone Watchman
Tasked with guarding the surrounding landscape, this Juniper stands alone in Garfield County, Utah.
Leading Lair
Catching the last glimpse of autumn scenery, the frost on the cold side of the wooden fenceposts indicates that winter can't be far off.
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