Monday, May 26, 2014

The Badlands!

The Badlands. I don't know about you, but I think this shot would make a great jigsaw puzzle!
This was late in the day. The cloud shadow added a lot to this photo, making it easier to distinguish foreground from background. 
This is one of my favorite shots. It was taken on the western side of the park in early morning light.  There is more color at this location than in most other areas of the park. 
I like the dark greens silhouetted against the lighter ochre and terra rosa in the background. 
Finally, I'm back on the road. I spent the winter in southern Georgia where the weather was very mild, only dropping below freezing a couple of times. My original plan was to spend the summer in the northeastern states but an opportunity has come up that brought me back to the northwest. I'll tell you more about that if and when it happens.

Since I made this same journey last year, I decided to take a different route and check out some new landscapes. I've wanted to see the Badlands in South Dakota for a long time and decided this was as good a time as any. I camped in Wall, S.D. which is only 8 or 10 miles from the western entrance into the Badlands. I spent one full day in the park, traveling from west to east and then back again, taking photos along the way. The park was smaller than I expected so I decided one day was enough and it was time to be on my way. I hope you enjoy the photos of this most unusual place.

Until next time.