The Father, the Mother.

The view of Mt Rushmore from the South showing the juxtaposition of the founding father (George Washington) and the mother in the night sky (Cassiopeia; the 'W' shaped constellation).

Under the same moon.

Caught in the moonlight, beneath the starry night. Momentarily trapped in this startling sight.

Rainbow's Gold.

Summer nights in South Dakota are pretty incredible with the bloom of sunflowers. As suns in the sky meet suns of the Earth, the feeling is pretty evocative.

Gleaming Spearfish.

A fine wintery morning at Spearfish Falls provided for an exquisite contrast of colors.

Beaver Creek Bridge.

An evening at the beautiful and historic Beaver Creek Bridge, Wind Cave National Park.

Peaceful Sylvan.

A cropped view of a panorama stitch I did earlier this summer at Sylvan Lake, SD. Full panorama -> https://bit.ly/2G47O1V

Coming Back to Life.

A rustic old stump seems to come alive under a sky full of stars. Light pollution coming from Keystone, Hill City and Custer adds colorful glow on the horizon.

Eye of the Needle.

A gem of a sight at the heart of the Black Hills. The Needles Eye is an astounding nature's work of art and looks gorgeous against a spectacular night sky.

A Zingy Sundown.

The setting sun vividly painted the cotton candy skies over Pactola Lake.

Stellar Rochford.

Milky Way over calm and peaceful Rochford, South Dakota imaged at early astronomical twilight.

Cathedral Spires and the Milky Way.

The incredible needles and the stars above it captured from the highest point in South Dakota.

Color of Winter.

The soothing stillness and beauty of a snowy landscape at Custer State Park, SD.

An Evening with the Presidents.

Starry evening at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Faces of the presidents lit by a projected beam of lights from different direction.

Friendship Tower Sunrise.

A lovely morning hike at Mt Roosevelt Friendship Tower Monument.

Devils Bathtub.

A beautiful hike along Squaw Creek, Spearfish leading to a peaceful Devils Bathtub.

Sylvan Lake before the Crack of Dawn.

Ready to jump into one of these Kayaks !!

Summer Vibes.

Boating and fishing in Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park, South Dakota.

Beauty in the Beast.

A Bison soaking some warm wintery Sun.

Hippie Hole Waterfall.

Hippie Hole. One of the most amazing hikes in the Black Hills.

Drama in the Sky.

When the Sun leaves for the day, the sky tends to get emotional and we get to see such beautiful drama.

The Humbling River.

There is something about our dark night sky, those unfathomable stars and that milk-like river in the sky that never ceases to amaze me. A sense of wonder and awe resurfaces; a pretty humbling experience. A 180 panorama (North-East-South) captured from the rugged and scenic Spearfish Canyon.

Stockade Skies.

Dark night Cold air, Bright stars Warm feeling. Look up and get lost.

Lone in the Hills.

Lost my heart in the black hills, The black hills of Dakota. Where the pines are so high, That they kiss the sky above.

Nocturne.

A Starry Night at Spearfish Falls.

Winter's Whisper.

A chilly murmur from the creek and a delightful treat for the eyes. For a moment I was glad it was winter. A frigid yet beautiful evening at Spearfish Canyon.

The Belvedere.

Sunrise view of Bear Butte through thick smokes captured from Mt Roosevelt.

"Eden"

A soothing view of the Little Devils tower as the snow-covered hills elegantly embraced the first light of the day.

The Fab Four.

Amphitheatre at Mt. Rushmore National Monument.

Nirvanic Sylvan.

An idyllic setting for a quiet and stellar night at Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park.

Cathedral Spires First Light.

The amazing needles lit by the first rays of the sun as seen from the highest point in South Dakota.

Blossoming Stars in a Cold Chilly Night.

Glittering Milky Way over Sylvan Lake.

December Lights.

Crown Jewel of Black Hills under sparkling winter stars. Christmas just round the corner.

Starry Rushmore.

Stars of our planet shine brightly with millions of stars in the sky.

Spearfish Falls, Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota,

A piece of mini-paradise. Feeling the spray from the waterfall on your face and watching and listening the stream rush by is simply astounding.

Bear Butte Sunrise.

An Eastward view from the top of Friendship tower in Mt Roosevelt near Deadwood, South Dakota.

Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Canyon.

A beautiful Fall in one of the prettiest scenic highways of the country, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, South Dakota.

Prayers.

Curios Doggy.

Sylvan Sunset.

A setting sun from the heart of Black Hills.

Sheridan Stars.

A Peaceful moment at Sheridan Lake.

Ascension.

A winsome view of the peculiar granite spires overlooking the city of Custer in the distant where the silvery stream in the sky shines bright above the hazy night lights.

A Winter's Tale.

A wilted barn in the middle of winter, a fine morning in Custer Peak.

Sculpted by Nature.

A fine wintery morning at Spearfish Falls.

Incarnadine.

The waning light of the day elegantly highlights the flying snow.

Horsethief.

Autumn Night Sky over Horsethief Lake, Black Hills, South Dakota.

Show me the Way.

A magical night at the Needles Eye; a perfect haven for repose.

In Trance

A calm and peaceful night at Sylvan Lake made for a stellar reflection.

Rainbow in the Dark.

Moonlit North-South panoramic nightscape at Deerfield Lake.

Black Elk Peak and the Milky Way.

"And while I stood there I saw more than I can tell..." Starry sky from the highest natural point in South Dakota.

The Snowtrooper.

It is such a treat to see them in the snowy habitat, a true Winter Warrior.

Big Ol Eyes.

Hazy night at Beaver Creek Bridge, Wind Cave National Park.

What a beautiful structure!! I always feel there is some weird eerie chemistry between a large man-made structure viewed/photographed against a starry sky. Beautiful drive getting to here as well, saw some huge bison with thick chunky fur getting all ready for the harsh winter.

Morning vibes at Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower,

A gorgeous place for a short early morning hike.

Empty Spaces.

Starry Sylvan Lake.

Snowbeard.

Poetry of Nature

A Blue hour moment at Sylvan Lake, South Dakota.

RoughLock Falls.

A gem in the heart of Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota.

Lost in the moment.

Beautiful Sylvan Lake morning makes a great ambience for a joyful kayak ride.