One Photo, One Voice is a feature the photo department has launched for 2009. In it, audio will play with a photograph. The photograph could be of anything or anybody and the speaker’s audio must relate to it. We’re not sure how this will go, but we wanted to try something different. We wanted to blend the powers of audio and photography. Let us know what you think.
- Ryan
By Seth A. McConnell
They say if you don’t like the weather in South Dakota wait a minute and it will change.
Today has been no exception to the rule…
Kristina Barker/Journal staff: Dale O’Day, from Sioux Falls, SD, wipes snow and ice from the mirrors of his semi Friday morning May 2nd, 2008 as he waits for a break in a snow storm that pumelled Western South Dakota dropping record ammounts of snow
Ryan Soderlin/Journal staff: Stephanie Clapham, a paralegal at the Moore & Kandaras law firm in Rapid City, SD, scoops the sidewalk in front of the law firm’s office near the intersection of Quincy Street and West Boulevard on Friday morning, May 2nd, 2008 in Rapid City, SD
By 1 p.m. the sun was out and shinning. Kids were on the hills sledding and the plows were out clearing the snow.
Seth A. McConnell/Journal staff: Yuriy Makar, 19, sends snow flying as he sleds down the hill behind the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, SD Friday afternoon after a snow storm that dropped a record 11 inches of snow on the city passed through the area.
We have an audio slideshow up of the images from the day. You can view that here. Most of the images are by Kristina and Ryan as I got stranded at my house.
The snow is heavy and wet and melting very fast. There are fears of flash flooding… crazy, crazy South Dakota weather!
Hi,
I made this photograph of Jenna, 5, making her debut as a model at the 2008 Bridal and Prom Showcase at the Ramkota on Saturday. From the photo, you can tell she’s a little nervous. The photo reminds me of all the things we’ve learned to do, of all the first times that have passed. I remember the first time I road a bike and the first time I drove a car. These events were a little scary, but they got easier. So, Jenna, hang in there. This too will get easier.
Ryan
On Monday, I traveled to the Meeker Ranch, which is located near Custer in the Black Hills National Forest. I shot photos of the old buildings and thought of how easy we have it today. Running water, indoor plumbing, soft toilet paper, paved roads, electricity, and air conditioning are all things we take for granted. These pictures remind me of how soft we’ve become. How soft I’ve become. They make me thankful for what I have and for sacrifices of past people.
The magazines are from the 1960s. Ouch!
Hi,
Once again, it’s that time of year to pick out a Christmas tree. I made this photograph of Cher and her son Quinn picking out their tree at the Rapid City Club for Boys’ Christmas tree lot on Saturday. I like this photograph because it’s a slice of life, a slice of American culture. And it makes a person think of winter and the changing season. Often, I’m to busy to stop and notice the seasons. But on Saturday, I’m glad I did.
later,
Ryan
By Ryan Soderlin
Hi, I’m Ryan and I’m the new photo editor at the Rapid City Journal. So, hello to all of you in cyber space.
This was my first time, needless to say, of shooting the Festival of Lights Parade. It was a fun display of creativity and of colored bulbs as hundreds of people lined Rapid City’s Main Street. But as float after float rolled by, I began to direct my camera to the people on the sidewalks and to the people looking out at the parade from inside businesses. It was then that I saw Josh Miller, an employee of Who’s Hobby House, watching the parade from the business’ storefront window. I thought it was a cool picture and a photo that most people wouldn’t expect to see from the parade. So, thanks Josh, you made a great photograph.
Ryan
