PrairieDust visual journal

photographer Dave Leiker

Backlit Bud

Backlit Bud

Found along a Lyon County, Kansas roadside – I believe this is a wild blackeyed susan, with just a tiny bit of milkweed fluff mixed in with the natural hairs of the plant. The fine hairs help protect many wildflowers from insects and dehydration.

Flint Hills Cowboys

Flint Hills Cowboys

From left to right: Jerry Kinsey, Wes Bailey, Josh Lilley, Glenn Collinge, Wayne Bailey, Ryan Arndt, Carl Baker, Milton Spade, Bobbie Godfrey I will be represented in the Ranching on the Tallgrass Prairie photography exhibit in Cottonwood Falls. The grand opening is…

The Ways of Light

The Ways of Light

In an abandoned railroad work shed, north of Hope, Kansas – A larger version is also available for viewing .

9 Panels

9 Panels

This is a study of the glass and panels of detatched window frames.

Morning Ride

Morning Ride

Chase County, Kansas – Thought you might like to know what it looks like from the saddle 🙂