Archive for Shields Valley

Country Road - Archive Dive IV

Country Road - Archive Dive IV

I thought I had posted this previously, but upon digging around through my archives I was unable to locate any trace - but forgive me if it is a dupe!  Taken last fall while on a drive back down from Porcupine Cabin in the Crazy Mountains, I was struck by both the subtlety and starkness [...]

Moooving On

Moooving On

A bit different from the landscapes I’ve been posting lately, here’s a minimalist image of cows being herded from one field to another near the base of the Crazy Mountains.  Though I’m a fan of dynamic scenes of nature, I also appreciate the simple details of rural life.

Farmer’s Freeway

Farmer’s Freeway

I feel that I should apologize for my lack of posts this past month or so; I sure set out to do better than I have.  Excuses are just that, but I would like to share a little about one of the things that have led to my absence.  My dream of opening a media [...]

Pelican Way

Pelican Way

I was finally able to update my Featured RSS for this month in the sidebar.  I’m highlighting Andrew Gibson’s blog – Magical Places Fine Art.  Full of intriguing interviews and top notch images, I highly recommend stopping by the site for a visit and subscribe to his RSS feed.
For today’s photo, and in light of [...]

Nameless Waters

Nameless Waters

There’s a reservoir just north of Wilsall, MT, which appears to have remained nameless over the years.  I’ve referenced a few different maps and mapping sites, but to no avail.  With a number of ranches and homes along its shore, I’m curious what names the locals have come up with.

Grainy Elevator

Grainy Elevator

One thing I’ve always disliked about digital cameras is pixel ‘noise’.  It’s kind of like grain, but doesn’t have a lick of aesthetic value.  In fact, if it’s in your photos it pretty much says you don’t know better or don’t care.  With film, a higher ISO dictates the amount of grain in your shots [...]

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

I’m a bit busy with the holiday, but wanted to get another post up.  This is an unnamed reservoir in the Shields Valley on the way to the Martinsdale Reservoir.  Happy 4th of July, everyone!