Landscape Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota

Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota · 09:52 PM

Photos from Spearfish Canyon in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Scientists tell us that Spearfish Canyon was formed 30 to 60 million years ago. Originally, a great sea covered this area. When the waters started to subside, the canyon was carved out by water eroding away the softer rock. The land was also pushed up from underneath by volcanic action. After many years, the water carved out the channel now called "Spearfish Canyon".

**DigiMack** · 03-01-2011, 10:43 PM

I expect to see a Leprechaun or dancing Fairies in the last photo, it is so surreal.
Thanks for sharing your views of South Dakota.

camo · 03-01-2011, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by DigiMack

I expect to see a Leprechaun or dancing Fairies in the last photo, it is so surreal.
Thanks for sharing your views of South Dakota.

That or this guy! -

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daacon · 03-02-2011, 04:31 AM

Bob you are a walking Wikipedia on the areas you shoot. Lovely photo's and yeah I can hear your voice on the double rainbow.

**Sailor** · 03-02-2011, 05:23 AM

Nice stuff, Bob - one of the best rainbow shots I've seen.

Jer

**dcmsox2004** · 03-02-2011, 06:18 AM

god's country... beautiful shots bob, dave m

slowpez · 03-02-2011, 09:01 AM

Beautiful shots Bob. Did you know that one of the Christmas trees for Washington DC was harvested from Spearfish and some of the movie "Dances with Wolves" was filmed there?
That double rainbow shot is awesome.

SpecialK · 03-02-2011, 10:07 AM

Another nice series. Perhaps I will meet Rocky Raccoon when I am in the area in early July.

**Bob Harris** · 03-02-2011, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Beautiful shots Bob. Did you know that one of the Christmas trees for Washington DC was harvested from Spearfish and some of the movie "Dances with Wolves" was filmed there?
That double rainbow shot is awesome.

I knew about Wolves, we took a drive out to where it was filmed, but not the Christmas Tree. One interesting thing about the Black Hills/Spearfish area, is that with all of the lakes and streams there were no native fish. They were introduced into the area by transplanting trout from Yellowstone by Federal Fish and Game in the late 1890's.

**Bob Harris** · 03-02-2011, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Another nice series. Perhaps I will meet Rocky Raccoon when I am in the area in early July.

The Black Hills should be beautiful again this year, lots of snow and rain will keep that area green all summer and there are several waterfalls in the Spearfish Canyon that should be flowing well. thanks for looking. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 03-02-2011, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Nice stuff, Bob - one of the best rainbow shots I've seen.

Jer

thanks Jer, a tornado had touched down about 2 miles from us, large storm passed through and then this double bow appeared out of nowhere. Bob

the swede · 03-03-2011, 10:05 AM

Very nice pictures, the rainbow image is really nice!

**Bob Harris** · 03-03-2011, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by the swede

Very nice pictures, the rainbow image is really nice!

thanks Swede, I just happened to be in the right place and I even had a camera with me also, doesn't always work out. Bob

**Scottnorwo** · 03-03-2011, 07:25 PM

Some fabulous shots. Love the last two. that waterfall is nicely done. What nice colors in your double rainbow in an awesome landscape.

**Bob Harris** · 03-03-2011, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by Scottnorwo

Some fabulous shots. Love the last two. that waterfall is nicely done. What nice colors in your double rainbow in an awesome landscape.

thanks Scott, I think those are Bridle Falls if I remember right. Bob

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03-01-2011, 10:43 PM	#2
DigiMack Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 169	I expect to see a Leprechaun or dancing Fairies in the last photo, it is so surreal. Thanks for sharing your views of South Dakota.

03-02-2011, 04:31 AM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Bob you are a walking Wikipedia on the areas you shoot. Lovely photo's and yeah I can hear your voice on the double rainbow.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Nice stuff, Bob - one of the best rainbow shots I've seen. Jer

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	god's country... beautiful shots bob, dave m

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Beautiful shots Bob. Did you know that one of the Christmas trees for Washington DC was harvested from Spearfish and some of the movie "Dances with Wolves" was filmed there? That double rainbow shot is awesome.

03-02-2011, 10:07 AM	#8
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Another nice series. Perhaps I will meet Rocky Raccoon when I am in the area in early July.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Beautiful shots Bob. Did you know that one of the Christmas trees for Washington DC was harvested from Spearfish and some of the movie "Dances with Wolves" was filmed there? That double rainbow shot is awesome. I knew about Wolves, we took a drive out to where it was filmed, but not the Christmas Tree. One interesting thing about the Black Hills/Spearfish area, is that with all of the lakes and streams there were no native fish. They were introduced into the area by transplanting trout from Yellowstone by Federal Fish and Game in the late 1890's.

03-02-2011, 03:47 PM	#10
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Another nice series. Perhaps I will meet Rocky Raccoon when I am in the area in early July. The Black Hills should be beautiful again this year, lots of snow and rain will keep that area green all summer and there are several waterfalls in the Spearfish Canyon that should be flowing well. thanks for looking. Bob

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Nice stuff, Bob - one of the best rainbow shots I've seen. Jer thanks Jer, a tornado had touched down about 2 miles from us, large storm passed through and then this double bow appeared out of nowhere. Bob

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the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Very nice pictures, the rainbow image is really nice!

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by the swede Very nice pictures, the rainbow image is really nice! thanks Swede, I just happened to be in the right place and I even had a camera with me also, doesn't always work out. Bob

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Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Some fabulous shots. Love the last two. that waterfall is nicely done. What nice colors in your double rainbow in an awesome landscape.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scottnorwo Some fabulous shots. Love the last two. that waterfall is nicely done. What nice colors in your double rainbow in an awesome landscape. thanks Scott, I think those are Bridle Falls if I remember right. Bob