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 all they're able...

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 themselves. On the other...

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 some of it was...