Here’s another one from the American west. This time South Dakota’s Badlands. The sun had long since set, but there was still just a bit of light in the sky when I came upon this bison on the horizon. There wasn’t enough light, however, for a silhouette, so I used flash to illuminate the bison and the foreground grass, while exposing for the night time sky. I used a very high ISO and slow shutter. If I hadn’t, the background would have been black.
Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 70mm) ISO 6400, f/2.8 at 1/13th of a second.
You should definitely try to make it. Badlands is one of my top five favorite National Parks. Plus, nearby is Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and many other great places to visit. It’s a beautiful part of the country.
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Here’s another one from the American west. This time South Dakota’s Badlands. The sun had long since set, but there was still just a bit of light in the sky when I came upon this bison on the horizon. There wasn’t enough light, however, for a silhouette, so I used flash to illuminate the bison and the foreground grass, while exposing for the night time sky. I used a very high ISO and slow shutter. If I hadn’t, the background would have been black.
Stunning shot, Sean. I appreciate that you explained how you were able to make it.
Thanks Rick. I always like to get a few more shots after everyone else packs it in for the night.
Very beautiful, Sean!
Thanks Sue.
Hope to visit there next year to view these Majestic Crestures encouraged by your beautiful shot today you caught the strength & glory of the plains
Aunt Sue
You should definitely try to make it. Badlands is one of my top five favorite National Parks. Plus, nearby is Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and many other great places to visit. It’s a beautiful part of the country.
Blue, green, brown… The colors of earth.
Such a simple composition, yet so powerful. Wonderful!
Thanks Rachel. Bison have such an iconic shape. I’m always trying to fit them into interesting settings.
Wonderful, creative shot.
Thanks Adam.
I didn’t realize the power of the bison silhouette. Beautiful shape.
Thanks Martha. Yes, they sure do have an iconic shape.
—– Day is done gone the
—– Sun from the lake from the hills
—– From the sky , alls well.
Stunning shot
great pic. I also like to take pic. after dark. )