PrairieDust visual journal

photographer Dave Leiker

Highland Cattle – Protective Instincts #3

Highland Cattle – Protective Instincts #3

West of Wilsey, Kansas on Road X – We stopped to watch these lovely cattle, a breed originating in Scotland. The young ones hid behind at first, then ventured closer under the protective watch of their mothers.

Highland Cattle – Protective Instincts #2

Highland Cattle – Protective Instincts #2

West of Wilsey, Kansas on Road X – We stopped to watch these lovely cattle, a breed originating in Scotland. The young ones hid behind at first, then ventured closer under the protective watch of their mothers.

Highland Cattle – Protective Instincts #1

Highland Cattle – Protective Instincts #1

West of Wilsey, Kansas on Road X – We stopped to watch these lovely cattle, a breed originating in Scotland. The young ones hid behind at first but after awhile curiosity drew them closer.

Nitty Gritty Tye Dye 5K Run #1

Nitty Gritty Tye Dye 5K Run #1

Emporia, Kansas – A color “paint race” drew in approx 300 runners to Camp Alexander this morning. The event focused both on pure fun and also on promoting healthy living. All proceeds were donated to the “Children’s Champion Network”…

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.