By Seth A. McConnell

Well its that time of year again. Stock Show time that is.
This year is a little different than years past.
1. All new photo staff, different perspectives and fresh eyes. (nothing wrong with the old eyes but every photographer will tell you after a while of covering the same event everything starts looking the same.)
2. Slide shows.
We finally moved to Sound Slides. So please take a moment and head over to the slide show section and take a peek at those.

-Seth

by Seth A. McConnell
My favorite images of politicians have always been the candid shots taken right before or right after they go on stage. Those few quite moments of thought and contemplation before they turn on the charm and jump on the stage.
I shot the State of the State address yesterday in Pierre and managed to grab a few candid shots of Gov. Rounds.

Seth

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!