Reservations

[Dogdots]

Just a few photos I've taken while driving through some Indian Reservations.

This one was taken at an empty gas station on the Crow Creek Reservation in SD.

http://www.dogdotsphotography.com/photos/673778103_U7nqM-M.jpg

Sully's Hill National Game Preserve - Spirit Lake Indian Reservation, ND -- Strange to find this on reservation land, but info can be read here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sullys_Hill_National_Game_Preserve).

http://www.dogdotsphotography.com/photos/673778062_uhbth-M.jpg

Pony on RoseBud in SD. There were some beautiful horse's there.

http://www.dogdotsphotography.com/photos/673777988_hLVWg-M.jpg

More photos from the Reservations I've visited can be seen on my site (http://www.dogdotsphotography.com/RESERVATIONS).

[Sexy6Chick]

Pony on RoseBud in SD. There were some beautiful horse's there.

http://www.dogdotsphotography.com/photos/673777988_hLVWg-M.jpg

More photos from the Reservations I've visited can be seen on my site (http://www.dogdotsphotography.com/RESERVATIONS).

What a beautiful shot. I love the blue roan coat!

[DaddyO]

There 3rd one is a very nice working image. :thumb The first 2... well... shoot...
Can I pass on those? :D

[adbsgicom]

#1 is a good PJ sort of shot in a larger series. There's an implication of tagging/gang mentality on the reservation. The bit of grass OOF in the foreground is a bit bothersome.

#2 doesn't do anything for me.

#3. Totally love this shot!! :clap

[Dogdots]

What a beautiful shot. I love the blue roan coat!

This horse was so pretty that I finally had to put my camera down and just watch it. Graceful -- it walked so softly.

Thanks for taking a look and I'm glad you liked the horse. I more photos of it on my site.

[Dogdots]

There 3rd one is a very nice working image. :thumb The first 2... well... shoot...
Can I pass on those? :D

Yeah you can pass on the first two -- no problem :rofl Although the first one has a story. While we have garbage cans or a larger garbage can that the trucks can pick up to dump -- all the homes on the reservation have these large dumpsters which I found kind of strange. They must pick up the garbage once a month. As for the buffalo....I seem to always get the back-end shot :cry

The 3rd -- that horse was a beauty. My photo doesn't do it justice as it was an overcast day with lighting that was really weird...bright but dull outside. If that makes any sense :scratch

Thank you DaddyO for commenting -- it makes me see the first two photos differently - which is good :D

[Dogdots]

#1 is a good PJ sort of shot in a larger series. There's an implication of tagging/gang mentality on the reservation. The bit of grass OOF in the foreground is a bit bothersome.

#2 doesn't do anything for me.

#3. Totally love this shot!! :clap

Hi Andrew :D

Gangs are an issue on the reservations now. Read an article a few weeks ago about gangs moving onto the reservations to recruit and also start up meth labs. Guess the time in jail is a lot less on the reservation if caught. The building sitting next to this empty dumpster/gas station was a hotel....other things were going on outside there that I need not mention. I was hoping to stay there and spend my evening taking photos, but I drove on.

The buffalo....I must be the only one that likes that photo :rofl

I'm glad you liked the horse photo -- the pony's as they call them are beautiful on the reservation. If your lucky to come upon them while driving through its worth a stop to just watch them.

Thank you for your comments Andrew :D

[adbsgicom]

The buffalo....I must be the only one that likes that photo :rofl


Guess I haven't seen enough buffalo from that end to appreciate a good shot (or have even known it was a buffalo). :rofl

[rwells]

Hey Mary,

I'm with Michael on the first two...

The horse image: Just perfect :thumb

The ears are up, head pulled around to profile, lighting looks like a giant softbox was used, background bokeh & perfect complimentary color for the horse & nice framing.

You really should be happy with your effort on this image.

[Dogdots]

Guess I haven't seen enough buffalo from that end to appreciate a good shot (or have even known it was a buffalo). :rofl

:rofl :rofl :rofl

[Dogdots]

Hey Mary,

I'm with Michael on the first two...

The horse image: Just perfect :thumb

The ears are up, head pulled around to profile, lighting looks like a giant softbox was used, background bokeh & perfect complimentary color for the horse & nice framing.

You really should be happy with your effort on this image.

Hi Randy,

I am happy with that image of the horse. All the while I was taking photos I was hoping for just one to turn out and lucked out with a few extra's too.

Your all right about the other two -- I love learning :thumb

[Azzaro]

Hi Mary..... The horse picture is a perfect 10..... As for the buffalo shot... I LIKE IT..I would never have thought of shooting from that direction...:rofl

WELL DONE MARY..... azzaro

[Dogdots]

Hi Mary..... The horse picture is a perfect 10..... As for the buffalo shot... I LIKE IT..I would never have thought of shooting from that direction...:rofl

WELL DONE MARY..... azzaro

Hi Azzaro --

Thank you for the nice comment on the horse photo :D I close my eyes and I can still see it dancing in the field. So much energy.

You like the buffalo :clap Yeah!!!!!! As for the shooting direction - I figured if it's going to walk away from me I'm going to take what ever it was going to give me :rofl

[Panther]

Howdy Mary Kim,

Really interesting images, all 3 of them.

I liked the story and the desolation of the first shot.

The Second shot is a great example of the South end,
of a North Bound Buffalo :rofl:rofl:rofl Sorry, I just couldn't help it!!!

The 3rd shot is just Stunning, the feel this ones gives off is immediate, and the lighting and composition is just perfect, I have to say this is one of the best images I think you've shared with Us.

Very nicely done, looked like a very rewarding outing.

[Dogdots]

Howdy Mary Kim,

Really interesting images, all 3 of them.

I liked the story and the desolation of the first shot.

The Second shot is a great example of the South end,
of a North Bound Buffalo :rofl:rofl:rofl Sorry, I just couldn't help it!!!

The 3rd shot is just Stunning, the feel this ones gives off is immediate, and the lighting and composition is just perfect, I have to say this is one of the best images I think you've shared with Us.

Very nicely done, looked like a very rewarding outing.

Hi Craig --

South end of a north bound buffalo -- that's a good one :rofl

I'm happy you like the horse photo. Wish I could say I threw in a good photo to let you all know I can take photos :rofl but, I wasn't to sure about that one because of the background. Thought it might be to light. Shows how much I still need to learn.

That outing was taken last summer and it was soooo much fun. I love driving through the reservations. The vastness empties the mind of everything other then what it's taking in at the moment. If you ever have a chance to drive through one you'll enjoy it.

Thanks Craig for the nice comments and I'm happy your enjoyed the photos :D

[DaddyO]

I most certainly respect modesty Mary Kim. I personally don't have any but
I'm glad you do. :barb

Randy is most correct about the light. It gave shot 3 the high over all nice light it has and that you captured so very well. :thumb :D

Give yourself some credit for your efforts and triumphs. It ok. Really. ;-)

Last thing. I enjoyed your story line behind the shots. Not that whats true is savory. It just is.

[Dogdots]

I most certainly respect modesty Mary Kim. I personally don't have any but
I'm glad you do. :barb

Randy is most correct about the light. It gave shot 3 the high over all nice light it has and that you captured so very well. :thumb :D

Give yourself some credit for your efforts and triumphs. It ok. Really. ;-)

Last thing. I enjoyed your story line behind the shots. Not that whats true is savory. It just is.

DaddyO --- Thank you for your very kind words :D