BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK Size:20X30 GALLERY WRAP I wanted to have a

I wanted to have a shallow depth of field to have the flowers stand out

With the colors of the sunrise appearing just before the sun touched the horizon

The morning blues give way to the magical colors of sunrise with reflections of the moment cast off of Wildflower Lake

It was interesting watching and listening to the pair communicating with each other as I made my way through the park

I quickly composed the wildflowers of the swamp milkweed and some cup plants with the colors of the sunrise and began photographing

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK Size:20X30 GALLERY WRAP I wanted to have aThe awe inspiring geological formation of the badlands is an incredible site to see. Made up of buttes, pinnacles, spires and a wide expanse of mixed grasses. Many species inhabit this area including buffalo, pronghorn, mule deer, white tailed deer, prairie dog, hawks, eagles and many others. (594 545)