Archives

A Sample of Pop’s “Bee” Images

Another Day at Work

Apis Workers' Party

Predator

Some of Your Beeswax

Sedum Bumbler

Look of Defiance

Chicory Bee

Bumbling Bees

Garden Cafe

Buzz By Here - To Infinity and Beyond

Pick Your Poison

Blind Side Attack

On a Mission

Honey Bee on Sedum

Covering the Cosmos

Center of the Cosmos

Three's a Crowd

Popular Spot

On A Pedestal

A Sample of Pop’s “People” Photo Collection

Big Harry Fireworks Display

To Impress the Girl

Different Perspective

Sweet Ride

Perfect Little Piggies B&W

Flipping the Light Fantastic

Festival of Flights

To the Crowd's Delight

Amish Go Round

Wondersome One

The Stars In Her Eyes

Tuesday's Child

Sleeper Hold

Considering the Next Move

Sugar and Spice

Front Porch Portrait

Caged Competitor

Early Adoration

Child In the Ligtht

Stroll Through the Weeds

Attention Grabbing

Eye Contact

On the Line

Eyes of Wonder

Rounding the Curve

Troubadours of Basin Spring Park

Down by the Creek

Sun Day

Catching Some Light

EAA Fireworks

Hear Me Roar

Path of Least Resistance

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Waterfall

This is a smaller waterfall at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  The main, larger collection of flowing water is to the right of this view.  (See my previous post: The Falls at Sioux Falls)

A lot more dramatic water is flowing from the main falls (out of frame, to the right of this view) but I prefer this image.  I like the way the water makes it’s path to the river, coursing around and over the rocks in the foreground.

You can view a larger, more detailed view of this waterfall by clicking on the photo.

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Otherworldly

Badlands, Wide-Angle, Sky

This is a wide-angle view of the unique landscape found at Badlands National Park in South Dakota, USA.

I took a different approach to this image.  Using a fisheye, wide-angle lens, I was able to squeeze a lot of geography into the frame.  Normally to see this view, you would have a much wider image.  (Compare my previous post of a similar landscape.) This particular lens also adds a curvature to the horizon.

To view more of the details crammed into this image, click on the photo to see a larger version.

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Beware of Bruno – Prairie Guard Dog

Prairie Dog, Bison, Bufflo

Don’t miss the little guy on the mound.  This prairie dog seemed to take an aggressive stance; preparing to defend his huge, fluffy friend in the background.

Of course, if you advanced on him, he would quickly dart into his hole. This is clearly not my greatest image but I share it because makes me smile.  It was captured on our recent visit to Badlands National Park in South Dakota.  This was actually taken at one of the entrances of the park where several Bison happened to be hanging out near the road – and, at least, one vicious prairie dog. It was late in the day.

You will see a lot more photos from the Badlands in the future.

If you’d like to get a better look at this one…and Bruno…click on the photo and a larger version will open in a new browser tab.

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Big Badlands Overlook

Pano, Badlands, This was our first view of the amazing scenery at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This observation point is known as the Big Badlands Overlook.  This was our first visit to the Badlands and it was stunning, to say the least.

This is a very large image, created by stitching 6 individual photos together.  It is so large that it is hard to take it all in.  To get a sense of the grandeur, you need to view the largest version your screen will allow.  Simply click on the photo and a large version will open in a new browser tab.  Take your time and browse the image.

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Chill In the Air

Algoma, Lighthouse, Winter, Sunrise

I recently upgraded my computer and while transferring files, I discovered a number of images worthy of revisiting.  (Actually, there’s a lot I’ve just not gotten around to processing.)

My typical photo outing is to go take a number of photos, download them to the computer, find my favorite, process it and post it.  That leaves a lot of photos taken on the same day untouched.  Many of them are worthy of posting, but I rarely get to it.  This is one of those images dating back to February 17, 2013.  Back then I selected and posted “Frigid Sunrise Fog” as my favorite shot.

You can view a larger, more detailed version of this by clicking on the photo.

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Dignity – of Earth and Sky

Statue, Sculpture

On our way to the Badlands we found Dignity.  This is a 50-foot stainless steel sculpture to honor the cultures of the Lakota and Dakota people.

The full title of the sculpture is “Dignity: of Earth and Sky.”  You can find Dignity on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota at a rest area off of Interstate 90.  You can read more of the interesting facts and story behind this beautiful work of art by reading an article i found on Wikipedia.

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The Falls at Sioux Falls

Waterfall, Sioux Falls

These are the water falls you will find in the center of South Dakota’s largest city – Sioux Falls. They created a very nice park along the river that feeds the falls. It seems to be the hub of many activities.

I was able to grab this and a few other nice images of these falls while on a recent visit.

You can view a larger, full-screen version of this image by clicking on the photo.

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Wild Bee on Wild Bergamot

Bee, Honey Bee, Bergamot, Flower

The wild bergamot blooms seemed to be a favorite work site of the wild bees. This is another image gathered from our hike through the nature trail along Baird Creek in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

This was a difficult image to capture because the lighting was pretty dim and the bee wouldn’t hold still, but I do like the detail of the translucent wings.

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Soaking In The Shimmer

Frog, Water, Head,

As we were hiking along the banks of Baird Creek in Green Bay, Wisconsin I spooked a small frog that dove for the water. It surfaced a moment later near a large rock.  As it sat there, I was able to snap several photos.

This is my favorite photo from that hike.  The reflection of the overcast sky on the rippling water created a very cool, shimmering effect. I didn’t expect this. It was a happy accident. The water seemed clear to my naked eye, but the camera picked up the refelection.

You can fill your screen with the cool shimmer by simply clicking on the photo. You’ll get a better look at the frog, too. It’s eyes are pretty neat.

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Sweet Memorable Bouquet

Flower, Forget Me Nots

This sweet, petite bouquet of flowers were found blooming on the banks of Baird Creek in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The whole group is not much bigger than the end of my thumb. These are commonly known as Forget-Me-Nots.

I learned that these flowers had an ancient Greek name (μυοσωτίς) that translates as “mouse’s ear”  It is the official flower of Alaska.  They are some of my favorite wildflowers to find, even though they are difficult to photograph well because of their diminutive size.  Of course, I also think they are pleasantly pretty.

If you’d like to see a larger, more detailed version of this image (I recommend it) just click on the photo.

All of the photos I post are available for purchase. If you’d like to buy one, click on the blue “Buy this Online” bar below for a variety of print and frame options or contact me (pops@popsdigital.com) for digital purchase and licensing options.