Roughlock Falls {Spearfish Canyon}

I am constantly amazed at the beauty of Western South Dakota. 
The last time I was out in the Black Hills I went down Spearfish Canyon to shoot the falls. The only time I could be out there was from 2-3 pm, which generally isn't an ideal time for shooting due to harsh white light. I knew both Spearfish and Roughlock Falls would be in shadow so I wasn't too worried about the lighting, but I still used my neutral density filter to shoot a long exposure of the flowing water.

Spearfish Falls

One of my favorite places to visit during the fall-Spearfish Falls. 

Located in the heart of Spearfish Canyon by Savoy. 

Some slight purplish tones came out in this water with this exposure. I couldn't pick a favorite between this one and the following, so I included them both.  
 

First Lady's Prairie Art Showcase {This Weekend!}

 

I'm so thrilled to be a part of the First Lady's Prairie Art Showcase this coming weekend! 

Friday, the Art Showcase will be open to the Governor's Hunts guests. Saturday, the Showcase will be open to the public from 10 AM - 4 PM. 

  

My booth will be located in front of the Amphitheater, across from the Lake Francis Case Conference Room.   

Come join myself and 31 other selected artist from South Dakota as we showcase the culture, art and beauty of South Dakota! 

 

The Grand Tetons

Last week my husband and I celebrated our 10th Anniversary with a trip through Wyoming to visit the Grand Tetons. 
I've desired to see these rough and jagged mountains for a very long time.
The trip was so very refreshing for us and full of inspiration for my work as a photographer. 

These are a few of my favorites.

I had two locations in mind that I really wanted to find. This barn along Morman Row and the location in which Ansel Adams shot his famous photograph of the Tetons and the Snake River.

Almost every shot I've seen of this barn has the mountains clearly visible on a blue sky day. The clouds did not cooperate for me but I'm loving the moodiness they bring.

This is the Ansel Adams location and not as hard to find as I thought it might be. We found this location when we first pulled into the area and then came back before sunrise on our anniversary morning. 

One never knows for sure what kind of lighting awaits and I was not disappointed.

We then headed north towards Mt. Moran and came across a herd of buffalo and a bugling elk.

My husband was very excited about this guy. 

Mt. Moran in early morning light reflected off Jackson Lake.

Jackson Lake was so quiet and peaceful. 

It was sad leaving these beautiful mountains. I hope to return again! 

Headed home on the way back through the Wind River Mountains we finally saw a moose!