PrairieDust | Journal of photographer Dave Leiker

Cross Country Chaos – Mud Pit #2

Aug 17, 2013 | Human

Cross Country 5K Mud Race – Lyon County, Kansas

Cross Country Chaos – Mud Pit #4

Aug 17, 2013 | Human

Cross Country 5K Mud Race – Lyon County, Kansas

Edge of the Flood – Highway 99

Aug 4, 2013 | Human

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.

To the Road’s End

Aug 4, 2013 | Black and White

Emporia, Kansas – Hundreds of residents make the walk to the end of the road where flood waters overtake highway 99.

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

Aug 3, 2013 | Black and White

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.