September 2018

Sunset road in southeastern South Dakota

September is a transition month in South Dakota. This offers plenty of photo ops if one is willing to get out the door and look for them.  From migrating birds to the beginning of fall color as well as the colorful sunsets and sunrises, the palette is often full of drama and beauty.  This September was no different.  Here are twelve of my favorites for you. Click on an image for a larger file to view and thanks for checking in!

Ruby-throated hummingbird sipping from a blooming Jewelweed

Baby snapping turtle at Lake Herman State Park near Madison, SD

Sumac at Sica Hollow State Park

Fall color and an abandoned house behind some of the season's last goldenrod in bloom in Roberts County, SD

An autumn scene in Harding County, SD

The season's first snowfall at Spearfish Canyon

The road west from the Slim Buttes in Harding County

Fall in the Slim Buttes Castle Rock area

Autumn in Custer State Park

A mountain bluebird posing for me at Custer State Park

Zooming in all the way with my Canon 100-400mm telephoto and a 1.4 extender