Category Archives: photography

Picture a Day #342 – Holiday Travel

Posted on December 20, 2012 by joanienaz

I caught sight of this jet passing overhead in the afternoon, and it reminded me of my traveling son. He is flying through the midwestern storm today, on his way to New York. I can close my eyes and see a … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #340 – Yellowstone Wildlife

Posted on December 17, 2012 by joanienaz

During a July trip to Yellowstone National Park, we saw a variety of wildlife. Bison and elk are commonly seen creatures throughout the park. Occasionally a visitor may see a grizzly at a distance. If you are out and about … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #338 – A Trip to Yellowstone

Posted on December 16, 2012 by joanienaz

On a visit to Yellowstone National Park, there is so much to see and do, that you can’t bear to waste a minute of your time. After setting up camp in the northeastern section of the park, we drove the northern loop before … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #336 – American Bison

Posted on December 13, 2012 by joanienaz

In mid-July 2008, my husband Sam and I arrived in Yellowstone National Park for the first time. We drove into the park by way of the Beartooth Highway, which leads to the northeastern entrance. Although we were lucky to get … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #335 – Beartooth Highway

Posted on December 13, 2012 by joanienaz

On our cross-country adventure of 2008, we took Beartooth Highway from Red Lodge, Montana to Cooke City, Montana, dipping into Wyoming to climb Beartooth Pass and cross the Beartooth Mountains. The scenery is more than spectacular, rivaling Trail Ridge Road in Northern … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #334 – Goose Step

Posted on December 12, 2012 by joanienaz

I stopped on my way home today to photograph the Canada geese that were feeding in a pasture near the edge of town, and saw something new. I have never seen a goose step before. I think it’s very comical … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #333 – Biscuits + Franks = Delicious

Posted on December 12, 2012 by joanienaz

When our kids were small, one of our favorite suppers was Pigs in Blankets. This tasty concoction is made by wrapping biscuit dough around frankfurters and baking them. Tonight my husband and I enjoyed them without the kids, who are now … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #332 – Devil’s Tower

Posted on December 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Ever since I saw the blockbuster film Close Encounters of the Third Kind, I have been curious about Devils Tower, Wyoming. On a road trip across the country in 2008, I was able to visit this area and photograph the … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #331 – Pronghorns on the Plains

Posted on December 10, 2012 by joanienaz

We encountered these Pronghorns just outside of Badlands National Park, as we headed for the Black Hills of western South Dakota. They are unique creatures that resemble antelopes, and according to Wikipedia, are considered to be the fastest land animals … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #330 – A Visit to the Badlands of South Dakota

Posted on December 10, 2012 by joanienaz

Today I have more photos from my cross-country trip. These images are from Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Out of nowhere, massive monolithic rock formations appear in the grasslands that cover the central part of this state. They look like … Continue reading →