Today, Kansas, my home state in the US was on my mind.
I started going through my photos in an effort to find those from my home state. I don't have many shots from Kansas as I don't spend much time there anymore.
"Kansas On My Mind" - Nikon D750 with Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 shot at 24mm, 1/320, f/8, & ISO200
But . . . I did find this shot which, in my humble opinion, captures the true and essential, original Kansas. It is a relatively flat land, but there is so much more there to those willing to find out. There is natural water, amazing soil, livable spaces, oil and gas underground, 4 real seasons offering something for everyone, and space . . . heaps of space. We get beautiful sunrises and sunsets as we don't have much obscuring the horizons. The land is full of colors and textures. It's quiet - amazing quiet. One can hear rather loudly one's thoughts. Standing still, one can get lost in a mesmerizing journey before one's eyes.
Are there prettier landscapes . . . of course.
Are there more interesting views outside of Kansas . . . yes, most certainly there are . . .
But, there is something about Kansas that draws you in just the same as many other locations for similar and different reasons.
Scenery like this (and better I might add) is plentiful in Kansas. I took this shot in the fall of last year whilst driving. I used my Nikon D750 with a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 lens. This was shot at 1/320 at f/8 with an ISO200 setting. The D750 is excellent at picking up small details by utilizing fully the dynamic range of its full frame sensor.