Invincible.

One of those moments when I took the shot and my heart skipped a beat when i saw the back of the camera. Neowise comet above Crazy Horse Memorial, world's largest mountain carving.

Ascending.

Milky Way above an arrowhead shaped butte in the Badlands.

Color of Winter.

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

The Sleeping Bear.

Bear Butte, locally called Mato Paha (bear mountain) is a reference to the fact that its profile resembles a sleeping bear. The name makes even more sense when you see the night sky where the big dipper, a part of the the Great Bear (Ursa major) constellation makes a beautiful juxtaposition.

Sheridan Sundown.

There is something about snow and winter that absorbs and dampens surrounding sound for even a quieter ambience. And the contrast between the setting sun and the snow can often get surreal. A soothing sunset over the frozen Sheridan Lake.

Pneuma.

Majestic display of light show in the form of Balloon glow at the Stratobowl. Would have loved to catch stars in they sky but the full moon was too powerful as it washed out most of the stars.

Teton Awakening.

An unforgettable morning at the T. A. Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Park.

Skyfall.

Milky Way over the dramatic Palouse Falls, WA.

W for Wildflowers.

Wildflowers in the Badlands under a starry sky.

Into the Milky Way.

Panoramic view of our night sky facing East above the snow covered Badlands.

Badlands Bowl.

Enjoyed shooting this panoramic view of our galaxy overlooking a beautiful mini canyon in the Badlands. Additional lights were used to illuminate the landscape.

The Sentinel.

The Watcher Of The Fields - A lone oak tree stands resilient keeping a close eye on this Wisconsin corn field under sky full of stars. Almost harvest time for these ripening corns. Had to fight a bit with the background light pollution which also illuminated the incoming clouds.

Timeless Pursuit.

Stalking of a cosmic level - Orion eternally in chase of the seven sisters, the Pleiades. A winter wonderland.

The Belvedere.

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

The Desert Wave.

The awe-inspiring walls of Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona.

Fourth of July Night Sky.

Milky Way over Devils Tower, Wyoming on the night of 4th of July, 2018.

Peace, Prayer and the Prairie.

An iconic barn in front of a majestic mountain in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Moon Melody.

The rising moon shines through an old rusty Chevy as stars take a backseat.

The Silky Umbrella.

Liquid drop collision using milk drops.

"Excuse me, while I kiss the Sky."

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

The Bear and the Mighty Hunter.

The Rising Orion (aka the Hunter) and the majestic Devils Tower (Bear Lodge).

A Night At Devils Tower.

A handsome view of our galaxy from one of the unique places in Earth.

The Great American Eclipse in one single frame.

The full sun, the crescent sun, the diamond ring, the totality and back to normality. Pictures can never justify this wonderful event as compared to being there and seeing with your own eyes. The 2 and half minutes of totality went like a flash and I'd cherish it for my lifetime.

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).

Rustic Richness

First light of the day grazing the Grand Tetons in a memorable morning at the popular T. A. Moulton Barn.

Soulful Attunement.

The vast South Dakota prairie and the torrent of stars above does knock on one’s spiritual corner quite well.

Sea Of Yellow.

Amazing how this small sized sunflower stood out in this vast sea of yellow.

A Hard Life.

A wild sunflower under the stars at the Badlands National Park. Even in such a dry landscape a diversity of sunflowers bloom throughout the park from late summer through the fall. It reminded me of a Johnny Cash line, Life is rough so you gotta be tough.

Winsome Wyoming.

Summer afternoon at the String Lake, Grand Teton National Park.

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.

Azure.

Spinning sky over the arid landscape of Badlands National Park.

Abandoned Ardmore.

A deserted barn in the ghost town of Ardmore makes a beautiful foreground for a starry night image. If only these broken walls could talk...

Gleaming Spearfish.

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

Bear's Nest.

A 2-hour star trails over Bear Butte during one of those stormy nights when the Aurora was visible from this part of the world too.

Peaceful Sylvan.

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

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.

Show me the Way.

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

Badlands Beatitude.

A graceful badlands landscape and the heavens above. Mars on the left, Jupiter on the right and the stellar Milky Way in between. If you look closely you'd also see Saturn near the middle somewhere.

Sculpted by Nature.

A fine wintery morning at Spearfish Falls.

A Double Umbrella.

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.

The Delicate Arch and the Milky Way.

The iconic Delicate arch in Arches National Park, Utah.

Cathedral Spires and the Milky Way.

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

Last rays from the Sun before stars come dancing out.

A calm post sunset feel at the Badlands.

A South Dakotan Sunset.

The sun goes down as its rays gleam through an iconic barn in Western South Dakota. The warm rays of the sun kissing the grass plains sure did seem to excite some emotions. Wish there were some clouds to fill the vacant sky.

Stars in the Castle.

Milky Way over Castle National Landmark, South Dakota.

Skyline of the Black Hills.

Post sunset panorama of the Cathedral Spires in Custer State Park.

The Visitor.

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

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.

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.

The Starwagon.

An old covered wagon on the historical Oregon trail at Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska.

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.

Field of Suns.

Sunflowers always bring a sense of joy in me, instantly puts me in a happy mood.

Wyoming Wildflowers.

A soothing summer evening at the Jackson Lake overlooking the Teton range. Wild Geranium were blossoming real fine.

Bison Bear Butte Double Exposure.

South Dakotan buffaloes roam wild and free around this area and is revered and respected highly by the people. It represents a will to survive and power to overcome adversity. Meanwhile, Bear Butte mountain is sacred for many indigenous tribes and a place for spiritual and religious ceremonies. So this double exposure photograph is an attempt to capture essence of a beautiful and spiritual relationship between man, animal and nature.

Immensity.

A 50mm view of the vast Cygnus region. It is one of the richest regions of gas and star formation in our milky way with lots of Red/pink hydrogen emission nebulae. During winter it falls pretty low on the horizon in the northern sky and can be photographed with an earthly element.

Incarnadine.

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

Ominous.

An abandoned ride and a dark thunderous cloud passing over Owanka, SD.

Home.

Ripples of airglow above the rugged badlands landscape.

Plush.

A little piece of Badlands Magic.

Coexistence.

A lone bison grazes the Badlands plains as few cowbirds keep him company.

Enchanting Badlands.

Milky Way Arc and the colorful display of airglow above a picturesque rugged badlands landscape revealing many layers of valleys and formations and the vast plains on the horizon.

Star Trails over the Delicate Arch, Arches National Park.

Feelings don't walk away.

Feelings don't walk away, people do. A vibrant sunset blesses an abandoned home in the ghost town of Ardmore, South Dakota. All the Sorrow and Joy, the tear and laughter it must have once seen and cherished.

The Snowtrooper.

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

Soul Soother.

A beautiful pier that tumbles into Lake Michigan at Atwater Park, Milwaukee.

December Lights.

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

Lost in the moment.

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