27 June 2019

Crow Butte from Nebraska National Forest, June 27, 2019

Evening in the Nebraska National Forest, looking toward Crow Butte, June 2019. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

I’ve been exploring the relationship between near and far landmarks from ridges in the Nebraska National Forest. This shot with a long lens shows Crow Butte and the skyline beyond. The landscape takes on a variety of characters even in the course of one evening as the sun sets and the light changes. I set up this composition to show extreme foreground and background objects. The bright grass helps lighten up the middle ground, and feels like a good balance for tonal contrast.