Things I’ve Seen

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The herd of approximately 1,500 buffalo charge down the hill towards the corral area Monday during the annual buffalo roundup at Custer State Park.

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Paul Christensen carries the American flag as wranglers work to control the herd as they move toward the corral area Monday during the annual buffalo roundup at Custer State Park.

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Wranglers on horseback chase a small group of buffalo that broke free of the herd as they were pushed towards the corral area Monday at the annual buffalo roundup at Custer State Park.

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Conservation officer, Ron Tietsort tries to head off a small group of buffalo that broke free of the herd as they were pushed towards the corral area Monday at the annual buffalo roundup at Custer State Park

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Cowboys work the herd at the Custer Buffalo Roundup Monday.

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After bringing the wrong lens to Mount Rushmore last year, I came better prepared this time.

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After bringing the wrong lens to Mount Rushmore last year, I came better prepared this time.

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Rolling hills in Custer State Park.

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Mountain Goat in the parking lot at Mount Rushmore

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Bison roam free in Custer State Park.