The Badlands National Park of South Dakota
Named “mako sica” (Badlands ) by the Lakota, the South Dakota Badlands were a Native American hunting grounds for thousands of years. Containing one of the richest fossil beds in the world, the The Badlands National Park of South Dakota is now home to bison, pronghorn, mule and whitetail deer, prairie dogs, coyotes, butterflies, turtles, snakes, bluebirds, vultures, eagles, hawks and the black-footed ferret…..Sense of Place…you’ll find it around every corner…
I have applied an Orton technique to this image. No matter what you do to images from this area, they always seem to come out breathtaking…..
Badlands National Park of South Dakota, USA
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Paul Gana
great tones, what an interesting place
sunchaser replied
It is cool….the Lakota called it the Badlands. Especially nice at night when the moon is out. Magical.
Catherine Davis
Gorgeous! Wish I was there!
sunchaser replied
Thanks Catherine. You would love it!
niggle
wow absolutely stunning
sunchaser replied
Niggle, well thanks…...it is a beautiful place…..always!
Zaldy Infante
superb shot!
sunchaser replied
Thank you Zaldy!
NATURELENS
I like that :-)
sunchaser replied
Well, thank you. I am happy you took the time to look.
Rosemaree
I love this… What is an Orton technique (I know Im pretty slow…lol)
I have some fantastic images of the bad lands but didnt think of making them balck and white.
sunchaser replied
Hi Rosemaree, If you search RedBubble, I think there is a tutorial for the Orton technique that someone submitted. Give it a try. It is fun!
mariarty
Stunning image and effect.
Gary L. Suddath
beautiful surreal shot
Rosemaree
Thanks will check it out
sunchaser
You will love it. But…....it means many more hours in front of the computer screen…..I am bleary eyed!
Optimalxpozure
Awesome
sunchaser replied
Thank you kindly, Robert.
sunchaser replied
I meant Scott…Gosh what an airhead I am!
dougf
Perfect choice for b&w. Lovely job of framing and depth of field as well. Perfect!
sunchaser replied
Thanks Doug. Appreciate your comment.
stephaniek
So cool!! I’ve been there and loved it!! I’m a color fanatic though!
sunchaser replied
Well, I will have to put some out in color for you. Plan on going down there next weekend if it isn’t snowing…
Stzar
CarolM
Congratulations on your feature. Love this in black and white. I have been to the badlands. You certainly have done it justice. Great shot.
sunchaser replied
Thanks. It is a beautiful area, for sure. I feel fortunate to live so close!
Gary L. Suddath
beautiful tones…excellent
sunchaser replied
Thanks so much, Gary.
Tron
Beautiful!
sunchaser replied
Thanks Mark!
greenfrog153
Stunning shot.
sunchaser replied
Thanks greenfrog!
mikebov
A superb bw photo
sunchaser replied
Thank you kindly!
Peter Zentjens
I love the Badlands and you captured them splendidly.
sunchaser replied
Aren’t they great, Peter. I love going back! Ever changing light. I feel fortunate to live so close to such a magic place….
Peter Zentjens
O, I can imagine! For me, they are a long travel, and far away from the main travel routes through the US. I’m afraid I’ll never get back there. :(
CraigsMom
Wow, I just saw this in the black and white challenge. You got my vote!!!!
sunchaser replied
Oh, thank you kindly, dear!