January in South Dakota…

“Under the whole sky there was nothing but the white land, the snow blowing, and the wind and the cold.”

―Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Long Winter

imagine a world without color…

Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is not easy…your work becomes a dance with light and the weather. It takes you to a place within yourself.—Annie Leibovitz

These images were all shot where I grew up in and around BURKE, South Dakota. When I edited some without color I noticed how they made me feel. The moody, timeless nature of Black & White photography I find highly swoon-worthy. Perhaps this year, however, traveling during daylight savings time, the colors inspired me. I hope you enjoy the images and share them with others.

PS The horse’s name is Lil’ Bit. Thank you, Brenda.