Staff Favorites from January/February 2016

Jan 12, 2016

Here are some of our favorite photos from the latest issue of the magazine. What are yours?

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Rebecca Johnson, special projects coordinator, chose this photo of Matt Jackson on Harney Peak. "I have a lot of good memories from hiking Harney Peak when I was younger."
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Paul Higbee, contributing editor, chose this photo of ponies on the Pine Ridge by Andrew Moore. "It absolutely defines 'wide open spaces.'"
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Ruth Steil, administrative assistant, liked Andrew Moore's photo of Edgar Simon, who lives near Owanka. "I would like to tour Mr. Simon's Schoolhouse Museum. It looks like it's full of treasures."
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"I love when we have white winters and see the red color of cardinals flying around," says Renee Becker, subscriptions. "It keeps me anxious for spring." Photo by Christian Begeman.
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"John Andrews' photo of steam off the Missouri is evidence of a great eye," says Roger Holtzmann, contributing editor.
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Mary Wickler Peterson, advertising sales, chose this photo of snow on Harney Peak by Matt Jackson. "It sends a peaceful and tranquil message to me today."
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"I definitely choose the photo of the outhouse races at Nemo, mainly because I want South Dakota Magazine to have a team in next year's race," says co-publisher Heidi Marsh. Photo by Chad Coppess, S.D. Tourism.
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Bernie Hunhoff, editor-at-large, chose this photo by John Andrews because it combines nature and art.
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Ashley Wagner, circulation manager, chose this photo by Bernie Hunhoff. "As a rider myself, I truly believe that horses do teach heart. Oh, and perseverance (when you fall off countless times)!"
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Laura Johnson Andrews, assistant marketing director, chose the photo of Don and Ava Tucker's house in Yankton. "I have driven past this place thousands of times, but never knew its dark secret until now."
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Andrea Maibaum, production manager, chose this photo of Phil Jerde and family on their Reva Ranch. Photo by Andrew Moore.
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John Andrews, managing editor, liked Sam Stukel's photo of ice heaves on Lewis and Clark Lake.
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Jana Lane, subscriptions director, chose this photo of the Rock Garden Tour performing their Fancy Country Barn Tour. "Just seeing this picture has their fun songs playing in my head." Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

Comments

09:36 am - Thu, January 14 2016

Gary Palmer said:

Page 66's view of Harney Peak at sunrise is my choice. The thrill and exertion of the pre-dawn climb would remove the guilt of even the most lavish New Year's Eve celebration. The reward? Priceless...

03:29 pm - Tue, February 2 2016

Randy Otto said:

Snow On Harney, which doesn't, as evidenced, deter hikers to the top.