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| Autumn arch along the Big Sioux River near Newton Hills State Park in SE South Dakota |
October in this part of the world consists of much beauty. But like most things wonderful, it is fleeting. I happened to be in Butte County, SoDak when the first sunlight of October, 2021 cleared the horizon and bathed the wide open prairie with warm light. Just north of Hoover, I stopped to get a photo of the Autumn colored trees along the south fork of the Moreau River with the Deers Ears Buttes in the far distance. Later I stood atop a rock outcropping taking in the fall colors accenting the Cave Hills in Harding County. You will rarely see a "selfie" here on this photo blog, but I'm adding one this month. Mostly to remember the glorious day that was. As the month moved along, I was able to spend a couple afternoons and evenings on the complete opposite corner of the state at Palisades State Park. This little park is an Autumn wonder if you can catch the leaf change and evening light right. It was tough to see another Fall season wane away, but all good things must come to an end I'm told. As always, click on an image for a larger file to view and thanks for checking in!
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| The south fork of the Moreau River with Deers Ears Buttes |
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| Yours truly at the Cave Hills of Harding County |
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| Early morning fog near the Mighty Missouri north of Bismarck, ND |
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| Leaf detail found at Palisades State Park |
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| Leaf detail found at Palisades State Park |
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| Early evening at Palisades State Park |
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| Early evening at Palisades State Park |
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| Queen rock at Palisades State Park |
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| Autumn hues at Palisades State Park |
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| Autumn leaf along the Big Sioux River |
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| October sunset |
