Reign of Light

"Disphotic Zone"

This middle layer of world's oceans only receives faint, filtered sunlight. Penetrating light barely lights the seabed. A fascinating stretch of South Dakota landscape paints a picture of a mysterious land once submerged in ocean. The light parallels a time long ago, forcing the mind to remember.

Hey Everyone,
I just returned from a much needed trip and a place I have been trying to visit for two years.
Very underated and packed with photo potential. The first two days brought drab and rainy conditions leaving me a little worried but then again there is always stuff to shoot. It is nice though when light cooperates, right. The first night my wife and I camped in the middle of a bentonite field. Awoke to extremely slippery and gooey landscape. I should know better considering my job uses the very bentonite this land creates. We weren't quit expecting the amount of rainfall that this region often lacks. She was a trooper and a joy to have along. Anyway it was a fabulous trip and I will return this fall if all goes well.

When exploring a new region it takes sometime to study and feel the landscape, which one cannot do in one visit. I took a lot of pictures both mental and physical and looking forward to sharing some images.

I would also like to take a moment to thank Matt Anderson. Who kindly let me demo (borrow) his entire camera bag. Im talking 5D2, lenses, filters, pano rail, tripod and even an extra backpack. Words can't describe my gratitude for his kindness and generosity.
Thanks bro

Thanks for your time and comments
You guys rock.

Canon 5D2
70-200 @ 70
1/100 sec @ f 11
iso 100

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