Fence Line and Tree in the Dust, March 22, 2009

Fenceline and tree on Dead Horse Road in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

An exercise in linear forms, whether in an orderly set of lines or as a mass of fractal lines. There's a bonus line running across the background. The dust from a recent car adds some depth to the scene, which helps alleviate the otherwise flatly lit areas and pull the tree away from the black hills.

Out There in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 22, 2009

 

Fenceline in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Clouds over Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Fenceline and tree in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Fenceline and tree in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Fenceline and tree in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Badlands in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Badlands in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Sunset Over Dawes County, March 21, 2009

Sunset over Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Along Highway 385 south of Chadron, there are views west that show the distant hills of Dawes and Sioux Counties. This is a pretty simple arrangement to showcase the subtle shapes of the hills, the brilliant oranges of the sunset, and even a little rain in the distance.

Sunset over Dawes County, Nebraska, March 21, 2009

 

Sunset near the Chadron Reservoir in Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Sunset over Dawes County, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Morning Clouds, March 19, 2009

 

Morning clouds over Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

The moon shows through a break in clouds over Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Moon and clouds over Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Moon and Clouds, March 19, 2009

Moon and clouds over Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

One morning, the clouds formed interesting shapes around the half moon. I like the random patterns throughout this, anchored by the moon and the more solid cloud on the right. This photo has a lot of contrast work to keep the more subtle clouds from disappearing, and to bring out the features of the moon.

Night Scenes in Chadron, Nebraska, March 16, 2009

 

Night scene in Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Night scene in Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Night scene in Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Night scene in Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Night scene in Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Night scene in Chadron, Nebraska, March 2009. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)