PrairieDust visual journal

photographer Dave Leiker

Goat Tail Tying

Goat Tail Tying

Jul 30, 2009 | ,

A young cowboy raises arms to signal a finish in the Pee Wee Goat Tail competition at this year’s Lyon County Fair. It’s fun to watch this age in the arena. They often need a little help along the way, and to keep them safe, but they’re impressive at…

Merri-go-round

Merri-go-round

Jul 28, 2009 | , , ,

Latimer, Kansas – It’s been a struggle getting the ‘feel’ right on this image. It wants to be black and white, and it says it needs to be a little rough, but not to the point of looking phony. Dunno why some images are so overly concerned with…

Locomotive 8166 at Latimer

Locomotive 8166 at Latimer

Jul 25, 2009 | , ,

Latimer, Kansas – I’ve always loved railroads, and especially the rush that comes when I’m near massive energy of a fast-moving train. Before its demise, I worked a year or two as a switchman for the Rock Island railroad. In any kind of weather – and…