Color of Winter.

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

The Visitor.

Comet Neowise over Stockade Lake. What an absolute treat to the eyes.

December Lights.

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

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.

Cathedral Spires and the Milky Way.

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

Cathedral Spires First Light.

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

In Trance

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

Land of the Buffaloes.

A roaming herd of buffaloes in an early morning at Custer State Park.

Sylvan Sunset.

A setting sun from the heart of Black Hills.

Empty Spaces.

An early Morning with the Great Blue Heron.

Snowbeard.

Eye to eye with a Pronghorn.

Peaceful Sylvan.

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

Stockade Blues.

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.

Show me the Way.

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

"Excuse me, while I kiss the Sky."

Black Elk Peak and the lookout tower under the spell of mesmerizing night sky.

Sylvan Lake before the Crack of Dawn.

Ready to jump into one of these Kayaks !!

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.

Poetry of Nature

A Blue hour moment at Sylvan Lake, South Dakota.

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.

Alan.

Starry Sylvan Lake.

Beauty in the Beast.

A Bison soaking some warm wintery Sun.

A Pronghorn.

Prayers.

The Stars are Calling..

A peaceful starry night at the Stockade Lake, Custer State Park. Single image with the original Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 on Canon 5D Mk4.

The Unnamed Feeling.

The 2020 “Memorial Day” night at the Stockade Lake, Custer State Park was something to write home about. It was a perfect night for stargazing. The calm and stillness of the water meant the Milky Way band was clearly visible to the naked eye even in the reflection. The visual of misty vapor rising off from the surface of the lake against the starry backdrop was absolutely surreal. There were couple of times when I got goosebumps from the beauty that was around me, I was just grateful to be there at that moment of time.

Zen.

As the light of the dawn slowly began to take over the stars in the sky I was blessed with this eerie like sight. The mist coming off from the lake produced thick foggy layer at the bottom. It was such a peaceful and surreal image to see, a Zen moment.

Stockade Skies.

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

Dakota Roof.

Panoramic Milky Way from Black Elk Peak.

"Eden"

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

Blossoming Stars in a Cold Chilly Night.

Glittering Milky Way over Sylvan Lake.

Nirvanic Sylvan.

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

Summer Vibes.

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

Lost in the moment.

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

The Snowtrooper.

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

Prairie Dog Pup.

Curios Doggy.