PrairieDust visual journal

photographer Dave Leiker

Seed Heads & Sunflower

Seed Heads & Sunflower

Sep 22, 2009 |

I’m still experimenting with sunflowers here, there is so much one can with this expressive creature, especially when the textures of late September add to the mix. This composition uses out-of-focus background and soft tones to emulate the look of a wash over…

Corn Row Sunset

Corn Row Sunset

Sep 21, 2009 |

Near Miller, Kansas I was on an exploration trip with fellow photographer Herb Hobson yesterday. As the sun began to sink we were hoping to find some kind of evening (magic light) image. We drove around Miller, which has a ghost town look about it, then saw these rows…

Fiesta Colors

Fiesta Colors

Sep 13, 2009 |

The kinetic sweep of colors in traditional Mexican dance, full of grace, feminine elegance, and beauty. – 12th Annual HOTT (Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow) Fiesta, La Casitas Park, Emporia, Kansas Nikon D300 w/ Nikkor 18-200mm DX

Sunflowers on Blue

Sunflowers on Blue

Sep 2, 2009 | ,

Still attempting to do out-of-the-norm compositions of sunflowers here in prairie dust land. It’s difficult to do anything new with such a well photographed wildflower, but it’s fun to try some new angles with the old favorite. There’s a random…