Cross Country Chaos – Mud Pit #1

Cross Country Chaos – Mud Pit #1

Created as a fun way to raise some money for charitable organizations the Cross Country Chaos 5K mud run said to be prepared to “get a little dirty and muddy”. The last obstacle, a giant mud pit under barbed wire, made it all come true. It’s a messy event.
Edge of the Flood – Highway 99

Edge of the Flood – Highway 99

Emporia, Kansas — Very slow shutter speeds and a tripod were used to give a motion blur to the movement of people as they walked to the point where highway 99 disappeared under flood waters.
Snapper Too

Snapper Too

These boys are known for their nasty temperament, though this one had a good reason to be testy. I was using a long stem of grass to get a reaction out of him, and it did. I was using a sheath about 10 inches long but the first jump-attack from the snapper seemed like...
Not Passable During High Water

Not Passable During High Water

A large tree blocking the roadway should suffice if warning signs and fast water aren’t enough to discourage drivers from trying their luck at this low water crossing east of Olpe, Kansas.