Flandrau Field

Our local state park has a unique history, serving as a prisoner of war camp during World War II, but it has very few native plants.  This field is a modest attempt to restore an old field. This image was enhanced with Lightroom and attempted with HDR processing.  The graduated filter in Lightroom was more realistic which I'm finding on most of the images that can be done with HDR.  I shoot an image within the exposure range and make necessary adjustments.

Winter Color

New images have been scarce recently with all the holiday travel.  The fresh snow yesterday was perfect for cross country skiing and photography but the former took priority.  While skiing, without a camera, we saw a doe surrounded by snow covered branches, a memory to cherish.  This purple coneflower was shot a few years ago after sunset.

Prairie Blazing Star

Blazing stars seem early this year although I have been away from the tall grass prairie for a few summers and this may not be the case.  Taken at Schaefer Prairie, McLeod County, managed by the Nature Conservancy of Minnesota.