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Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/297/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/298LS.jpg Old Cabin at Lost Valley April in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Buffalo National River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/296/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/296LS.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/295/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/076WF.jpg Falling Water Falls III Taken during one of those special fall seasons when the creeks are full - 2018. Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/294/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/183LS.jpg Orange Beach Sunset II Winter sunset over Orange Beach, Alabama. Orange Beach, Alabama https://www.williamdark.com/photo/293/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/074NWF.jpg Ozark Waterfall and Wild Azalea Wild azaleas in full bloom at this beautiful Ozark waterfall. Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/292/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/071NWF.jpg Waterfall and Dogwood Backlit dogwood and waterfall. Ponca Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/291-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/196NLS.jpg Juniper One of the best views of the Buffalo River you'll find. Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/290/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/063NWF.jpg Six Finger Falls Spring color along Six Finger Falls on Falling Water Creek. Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/289/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/221NLS.jpg Springtime Float on the Mulberry River The Mulberry River is just one of many scenic rivers in Arkansas. Mulberry River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/big_boy_1440/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/294LS.jpg Big Boy 4014 Late afternoon picture of Big Boy 4014 huffin' and puffin' its way across Arkansas... Ozark, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/287/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/293LS.jpg Summer Sunset - Middle Buffalo National River Sunset over one of the least floated sections of the Buffalo River, but one of the most scenic - Woolum to Tyler Bend. Over the years, the towering buttress rock formations like those found here have drawn talented artists to paint them, such as Thomas Hart Benton. Buffalo National River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/286/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/292LS.jpg Aurora Borealis and Meteor over Arkansas One of several photographs which captured a meteor during a time lapse series of the aurora borealis. This was my favorite one. Newton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/280-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/280LS.jpg Sunrise over Ponca Wilderness Area, Arkansas Sunrise over the fog that settled-in over the Buffalo National River during the night, along with spectacular fall color in the Ozarks. Breathtaking... Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/291/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/291LS.jpg Great American Eclipse - Buffalo and White Rivers, Arkansas A memorable event for anyone that had the opportunity to experience this astronomical miracle. During the totality phase, time seemed to stand still, to hold its breath. The wind stopped blowing, the air temperature dropped, and I could hear coyotes barking/howling in the distance. The high clouds contributed to a lovely warm glow on the horizon - as if it was sunrise or sunset. And if you look closely, you can see planets Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mars, and three stars that I can't identify. Then, after three minutes, POOF! It was over. Buffalo City, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/283/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/002LS.jpg Solitiude Driftboat fishing for trout along Beaver Dam tailwater - White River, Arkansas White River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/281/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/281LS.jpg Farkleberry Tree Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/280/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/279LS.jpg Twin Falls on Devil's Fork - 2004 A rare autumn scene of one of Arkansas's most iconic waterfalls - Twin Falls on Devil's Fork, located in the Richland Creek Wilderness Area of Arkansas. This particular photograph was captured on Fuji Velvia 50 color transparency film in 2004 after a significant rainstorm, during the peak of fall color. Recent advancements in AI technology have made it possible to enlarge this image to a much greater degree than in the past. One of my all-time favorite photographs over the past 20 years. Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/twin-falls-velvia-1/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/278LS.jpg Twin Falls - 2004 A rare autumn scene of one of Arkansas's most iconic waterfalls - Twin Falls on Devil's Fork, located in the Richland Creek Wilderness Area of Arkansas. This particular photograph was captured on Fuji Velvia 50 color transparency film in 2004 after a significant rainstorm, during the peak of fall color. Recent advancements in AI technology have made it possible to enlarge this image to a much greater degree than in the past. One of my all-time favorite photographs over the past 20 years. Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/flanagan-prairie-sunset-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/277LS.jpg Flanagan Prairie Sunset The pale purple coneflower bloom is always a spectacular event at this Arkansas prairie. Franklin County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/kyles-landing-sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/front-cover-2023.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/276/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/back-cover-2023.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/20-cardinals/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/023FA.jpg 20 Cardinals Cardinals waiting their turn at the feeder after a good snow. https://www.williamdark.com/photo/mt-magazine-juniper-sunrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/276LS.jpg Mt. Magazine and Juniper Tree Autumn sunrise from the highest point in Arkansas, Mt. Magazine. Mt. Magazine State Park, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-creek-pool/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/275NLS.jpg Fall Color along Falling Water Creek A calm pool of water and reflections framed by hardwood trees at peak fall color - Falling Water Creek, Arkansas. Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/searles-prairie-sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/274LS.jpg Sunset over Searles Prairie A July sunset over blazing star at its peak bloom - Searles Prairie Natural Area, Rogers, Arkansas Searles Prairie Natural Area, Rogers, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/steel-creek-overlook-1/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/273NNLS.jpg Fall Color along the Buffalo River - Steel Creek Late afternoon photograph overlooking a section of the upper Buffalo National River, located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Buffalo National River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/autumn_sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/272LS.jpg Autumn Sunset over the Buffalo National River. Sunsets on the Buffalo have a way of creating wonderful memories...One of my favorite photographs of the season. Buffalo National River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/kings-river-moonrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/271LS.jpg Full Hunter's Moonrise - Kings River Moonrise over the Kings River. Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/crescent_moon_buffalo_river/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/270NLS.jpg Crescent Moon and Venus over the Buffalo River One of the prettiest sunsets I've seen over the Buffalo River, along with a setting crescent moon and Venus. Buffalo National River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/dogwood_sunrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/269LS.jpg Dogwood in Fog at Sunrise One of my favorite dogwood trees overlooking the War Eagle River. Benton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/beaver_lake_sunset_ice/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/268LS.jpg Beaver Lake Sunset with Ice Twenty years in the making, this has become my favorite image of any I've taken. My vision of a nice winter sunset reflecting over ice finally took shape during February 2021, after an arctic cold front that brought record snowfall to some parts of the state, and some of the coldest temperatures recorded for a solid week. To have calm winds and a good amount of snow was a bonus indeed. Beaver Lake, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/ducks_sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/265LS.jpg Ducks at Sunset Mallards scouting for a place to feed for the night. Pennsylvania smartweed seems to be their food of choice lately... Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/flushing_ducks/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/264NLS.jpg Flushing Ducks Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/262/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/square-copy.jpg Ducks Taking Flight Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/ducks_moonrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/260LS.jpg Arkansas Ducks Nothing says Arkansas like mallard ducks in the wintertime. Pictured here over the Wolf moonrise, the first of 2021. Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/sweden_creek_snow/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/263LS.jpg Snow in the Ozarks One of the many beautiful waterfalls to explore in the Arkansas Ozarks - Sweden Creek Natural Area. Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/venus_hawksbill_crag/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/262LS.jpg Venus over Hawksbill Crag Venus rising in the pre-dawn light over Hawksbill Crag near the Buffalo National River. Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/big_piney_snow/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/261NLS.jpg Late Winter Snow in the Ozarks This is a photograph taken in March, 2008 along one of the many tributaries of the Big Piney River. Always love the color of the water here... Johnson County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/pond-reflection/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/259LS.jpg Pond Reflection Those reflections of the past sometimes help us focus on all the good things to come... Washington County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/kings_river_falls_winter/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/258NLS.jpg Winter Wonderland Kings River Falls is a beautiful little Natural Area that is owned and managed by the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. It's such a wonderful place to explore anytime of year, especially when the wild azaleas are in bloom during April. But after a good winter snow, it has its moments too... Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/magnolia-falls-autumn/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/257NLS.jpg Ozark Sunrise What a great autumn morning it was to watch the sunrise in the Ozarks... Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/bison-in-snow/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/022NFA.jpg Gimme Shelter A small group of Buffalo seem to be looking for a little relief from the weather - from the epic snow and ice storm of 2009. Benton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boxley-church-and-neowise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/256NLS.jpg Boxley Church and NEOWISE Comet The historic Boxley Valley Church and NEOWISE comet - from July, 2020. Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/kings-river-coreopsis/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/059FL.jpg Coreopsis and Fog "A flower never thinks about competing with the flower next to it, it just blooms." ~ Zen Shin Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/home-valley-frost/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/256LSBW.jpg Home Valley A frosty morning view of Home Valley, with the steam plume from Arkansas Nuclear One visible some 40 miles away. Hoar frost in the foreground treetops... Swain, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/echo-ampitheater-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/254LSBW.jpg Echo Amphitheater Located along highway 84 just a few miles north of Ghost Ranch is Echo Amphitheater. The Chama Valley has a rich history, dating back some 200 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the area. With so many colorful sandstone rock formations exposed, and its diverse flora and fauna, it's easy to see why the valley was such an inspiration to Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams. I suspect Ansel drove past Echo Amphitheater just minutes before he photographed Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico. Abiquiu, New Mexico https://www.williamdark.com/photo/echo-ampitheater-1/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/254LS.jpg Echo Amphitheater Located along highway 84 just a few miles north of Ghost Ranch is Echo Amphitheater. The Chama Valley has a rich history, dating back some 200 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the area. With so many colorful sandstone rock formations exposed, and its diverse flora and fauna, it's easy to see why the valley was such an inspiration to Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams. I suspect Ansel drove past Echo Amphitheater just minutes before he photographed Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico. Abiquiu, New Mexico https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-maples/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/252NLS.jpg Fall Color - Richland Creek Moss-covered boulders and maple trees along Richland Creek, located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boxley-farmhome/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/251LS.jpg Boxley Farmhouse I've always admired this old farmhouse in Boxley Valley, and finally took its picture last month. Love the old Walnut trees! Boxley Farmstay on VRBO if you're interested in staying here... Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-afternoon/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/250NLS.jpg Afternoon Light - Richland Creek Wilderness Area This early fall photograph was taken during the afternoon along Richland Creek in Arkansas. The creeks in the area were looking a little thirsty... Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tea-kettle-falls-fall/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/253NLS.jpg Tea Kettle Falls Not far from the beautiful Kings River is Tea Kettle Falls. This is probably my favorite waterfall to visit after a a good rain - but it runs down quickly. Heavy rains during the last week of October, 2020 caused flash flooding throughout the area, including here. I watched the water level increase from little more than a trickle to the level you see here in 30 minutes. It was the most bizarre thing I've ever seen in nature. Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/mill-pond-and-swan/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/249NLS.jpg Mill Pond and Trumpeter Swan This is a picture of the old barn that once stood behind the mill pond near the Buffalo River in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. A Trumpeter swan enjoys the morning sun... Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/smith-creek-fall/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/255NLS.jpg Smith Creek Nature Preserve Early morning light floods a waterfall along Smith Creek, located near the Buffalo River in Newton County, Arkansas. Owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy, this Arkansas gem is a beautiful place to explore any time of year, but fall is spectacular. Newton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/city-rock-bluff/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/248LS.jpg City Rock Bluff Sunset Sunset at one of my favorite places in Arkansas - City Rock Bluff along the White River. Calico Rock, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/neowise-comet-dusk-ozarks/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/247NLS.jpg NEOWISE Comet at Dusk in the Ozarks This is a photograph of the NEOWISE Comet, taken at dusk near the Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area in Arkansas. The light was surprisingly good after sunset, and I was able to frame the shot that includes the old house and tree. Newton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/stouts_point/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/246LS.jpg Saharan Dust Sunrise Ethereal light at Stout's Point, courtesy of the Saharan dust storm. June, 2020. Stout's Point, Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/war_eagle_moonrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/244LS.jpg War Eagle Moonrise This is one of my new favorites, a photograph of the Pink Supermoon rising above War Eagle River, taken in April, 2020. Named by Native Americans for the reappearance of wild phlox each April, it was also the brightest moon we'll see in 2020. How I love April in the Ozarks... War Eagle, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-early-spring/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/243NNLS.jpg Early Spring - Richland Falls Redbud trees and Richland Creek waterfall beginning to come to life after another cold winter. A welcome sight indeed... Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/heavy-snow/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/242NLS.jpg Heavy Snow at Sunrise One of the last heavy snowfalls in the Ozarks greets a rising sun in 2011. Tyler Bend, Buffalo National River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/baker-prairie-close-up/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/058FL.jpg Diversity I always enjoy visiting this restored prairie located in Arkansas. The pale purple coneflower and blazing star are a beautiful sight to see in June and July. The diversity of species makes this a special place. Thanks to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission for preserving this gem for all to enjoy. https://www.williamdark.com/photo/woolum-sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/241NNLS.jpg Sunset near Woolum A rare sight to see this much water in the Buffalo River during July. 2019 was a good year to float. Buffalo National River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/sunrise-hedges-pour-off-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/240LS.jpg Sunrise - Hedges Pour-Off Sunrise at one of my favorite place overlooking the Buffalo River, Hedges Pour-off.  The fog in the valley below made it an especially beautiful morning. Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cozahome-moonrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/239LS.jpg Moonrise A beautiful moonrise at 1 in the morning, near Cozahome, Arkansas. Cozahome, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/solar-eclipse/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/238LS.jpg Solar Eclipse - August, 2017 Chasing the sky for clear skies to watch the eclipse turned out to be quite an adventure. Started out in Nob Noster and kept moving east until I found an almost clear sky. Can't wait until the next one on April 8, 2024! Manito Lake CA, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cozyhome-church/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/237LS.jpg Cozyhome Church Milky Way rising over beautiful Cozyhome Church, near the lower Buffalo National River. Cozahome, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/kings-river-falls-autumn/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/236NLS.jpg Kings River Falls A big thank you to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission for preserving this beautiful waterfall area for all of us to enjoy! Kings River Falls Natural Area... Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/little-missouri-falls/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/235NLS.jpg Little Missouri Falls This waterfall is located on one of the prettiest streams in Arkansas - the Little Missouri River, near Langley. Lots of rain during the fall of 2019 made for some beautiful color in the Ouachitas. Never disappoints... Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/war-eagle-sunrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/232NLS.jpg Sunrise over War Eagle River December has been a month of incredible sunrises throughout Arkansas - this one over War Eagle River as I was headed to the Buffalo River to meet some friends for a hike. Right place, right time... War Eagle River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/war-eagle-barn/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/234LS.jpg War Eagle Mills Farm Sunrise over the War Eagle Farms barn, site of the legendary arts and crafts fair each year in October. War Eagle, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/225/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/ig-logo.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/bowers-hollow-waterfall-in-autumn/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/231NLS.jpg Bowers Hollow Waterfall in Autumn The fall color has been spotty this year, but I was sure glad to find it here on Halloween morning. At 25 degrees, it was a bit chilly - with even a light snow falling as I hiked in before sunrise. After waiting for the sky to start clearing for nearly three hours, I finally got the shot I had pictured in my mind the night before. One of the most beautiful places in Arkansas...Enjoy! Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area https://www.williamdark.com/photo/milky-way-and-rocks/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/228NLS.jpg Milky Way and Tea Table Rocks A peaceful night in Home Valley, as fog begins to settle in with the Milky Way and stars shining from above. Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/calico-rock/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/227NLS.jpg Calico Rock Sunset This is a photograph taken along the White River at Calico Rock, Arkansas. Just another calm Saturday afternoon to watch the sunset, just as a summer thunderstorm rolled-in. Enjoy... Calico Rock, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/bowers-hollow-falls/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/223NLS.jpg Bowers Hollow Waterfall Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/war-eagle-moonrise-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/220NLS.jpg Moonrise Over War Eagle River One of many scenic rural places to watch the moon rise over Arkansas. This particular shot was taken on March 20, 2019 - a spring solstice full supermoon; overlooking the War Eagle River. Benton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/teakettle-falls/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/218NLS.jpg Tea Kettle Falls Tea Kettle Falls, located within Madison County Wildlife Management Area (Northwest Arkansas), has always been one of my favorite waterfalls to photograph. Following an all-night January rain shower, it was running full tilt. Great day to be in the woods! Photo ©2019 William Dark. ©2019 William Dark; Madison County WMA, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/six-finger-falls-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/217NLS.jpg Six Finger Falls Early morning fog lifts from the water at Six Finger Falls in the Arkansas Ozarks. ©2018 William Dark; Falling Water Creek, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/autumn-cascade/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/216NLS.jpg Autumn Cascade A closer look at one of the cascades below Falling Water Falls..in the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks. ©2018 William Dark; Falling Water Creek, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/river-chute/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/207NLS.jpg River Chute Early fall color along a section of the Buffalo River during October, 2018. Something about the tenacity of those weeds in the current that I liked, so I took their picture. ©2018 William Dark; Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/pams-grotto-falls/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/215LS.jpg Pam's Grotto Falls A beautiful waterfall that is fairly easy to get to...located near Haw Creek in the Ozark National Forest. ©2018 William Dark; Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-falls-witch-hazel/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/214NLS.jpg Falling Water Falls and Witch Hazel One of my favorite photographs from 2018 - a good year for rainfall just as fall color was at its peak. ©2018 William Dark; Near Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-falls/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/213NLS.jpg Falling Water Falls When I captured this sunrise photograph in November, the light was quite rare and unusual. Clouds hung low in the sky as it began to rain. It is rare to have this much water in the creeks during the autumn months, and even more rare to experience this bright orange diffuse light. One of my favorite waterfall images ever... ©2017 William Dark; Ozark Mountains - Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/haw-creek-falls/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/210NLS.jpg Haw Creek Falls Haw Creek was one of many Ozark waterfalls that was flowing nicely just as the fall color was peaking in 2018. It was a great time to be in the woods. ©2018 William Dark; Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/steele-creek-morning-light/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/204NNLS.jpg Steele Creek Morning Light Early morning light breaking through the fog on the banks of the Buffalo River. Recent rainfall has brought the water level up...a real bonus for this time of year. ©2018 William Dark; Steele Creek, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/gold-king-basin-sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/019COL-L.jpg Sunset - Gold King Basin ©2010 William Dark; San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-wilderness-area/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/203NLS.jpg Richland Creek Wilderness Area Afternoon glow along my favorite place to be in the fall - Richland Creek. ©2012 William Dark; Ozark Natural Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/206/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/july-4th-2018.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cook-prairie-coneflower/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/202LS.jpg Cook Prairie Coneflower Pale purple cone flower blooms at sunset on Sheldon Cook Prairie - prized for its diversity of wildflower populations. ©2018 William Dark; Sheldon Cook Prairie, near Golden City, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/prairie-sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/201LS.jpg Prairie Sunset Pale purple cone flower blooms against a June sunset on Sheldon Cook Prairie - prized for its diversity of wildflower populations. ©2018 William Dark; Sheldon Cook Prairie, near Golden City, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/hedges-pour-off-moonrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/199LS.jpg Moonrise - Hedges Pour-Off Colorful cloud formations at sunset combined with a beautiful full moon for this image at Hedges pour-off. ©2018 William Dark; Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/foggy-sunrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/200LS.jpg Foggy Sunrise Early morning fog begins to lift at Diamond Grove Prairie, Missouri.  2017 was a good year for blazing star. ©2018 William Dark; Diamond Grove Prairie, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/backlit-blazing-star/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/194LS.jpg Backlit Blazing Star Intense sunlight backlights a sea of blazing star at sunrise - Diamond Grove Prairie, Missouri. ©2017 William Dark; Diamond Grove Prairie, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/200/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/022518_032.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/199/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/022518_028.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/198/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/022518_023.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/197/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/022518_020.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/196/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/digital-license-thumb.jpg digital Image Licensing https://www.williamdark.com/photo/191/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/diamond-grove2.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/190/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/wtc.jpg https://www.williamdark.com/photo/ouachita-sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/198LS.jpg Ouachita Sunset A relaxing view of layered mountain ridges at sunset over the Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas. ©2018 William Dark; Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/strawberry-moonrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/191LS.jpg Strawberry Moonrise Strawberry full moon rises over Cook Prairie as coneflower and other wildflowers are at peak bloom. ©2017 William Dark; Cook Prairie, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/diamond-grove-i-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/192LS.jpg Sunrise on the Prairie Sunrise over one of the most diverse prairies I've seen...always a treat to see the blazing star and other wildflowers in full bloom. ©2017 William Dark https://www.williamdark.com/photo/lost-valley-daisies/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/190LS.jpg Daisies and other Ozark Wildflowers Sunrise over a field of ox-eyed daisies...May morning in the Ozark Mountains. ©2017 William Dark; Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/alley-spring-mill-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/189NLS.jpg Alley Spring Mill II Early fall color at Alley Spring Mill, near Eminence, Missouri ©2016 William Dark; Eminence, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boxley-valley-elk/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/021NFA.jpg Boxley Valley Elk The morning fog created some soft light over this herd of elk near the Buffalo River. Not sure if the two bulls ever got things worked out... the elder on the left did not appear too concerned about his harem of cows. ©2016 William Dark; Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/hedges-pour-off-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/large/188LS.jpg Hedges Pour Off II https://www.williamdark.com/photo/angus-cow-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/020FA.jpg Early Morning Light Soft morning light breaks through the trees at this cattle farm in Benton County, Arkansas. ©2016 William Dark; Benton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/angus-cow-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/019FA.jpg Early Spring Pasture Soft morning light breaks through the trees at this cattle farm in Benton County, Arkansas. ©2016 William Dark; Benton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/hedges-pour-off-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/187LS.jpg Juniper at Hedges Pour-Off Just a beautiful sunrise as fog drifts above the Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area. ©2016 William Dark; Newton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/rooster-and-hens/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/018NFA.jpg Rooster and Hens Early morning sunlight provided the backlight for this photograph of some chickens near my home - a rooster and his harem of hens. ©2016 William Dark; Farm in Benton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-6/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/186NLS.jpg Falling Water Creek Clear blue pool of water along a portion of Falling Water Creek in Arkansas. The unique geology and lack of pollution combine to make this one of the prettiest streams in America. Recent threats from logging and other man-related sources have threatened the health of the stream over the past few years. ©2014 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/big-devils-fork-1/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/091NLS.jpg Big Devil's Fork 1 A downstream view of Big Devil's Fork Creek, a tributary of Richland Creek. Occasional rainstorms during the peak of fall color make for a beautiful hike in the woods. ©2009 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boxley-valley-sunrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/069LS.jpg Boxley Valley Sunrise First morning light grazes the top of a layer of fog in Boxley Valley. ©2008 William Dark; Boxley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/home-valley-winter/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/003PANO.jpg Home Valley Frost A crisp, frosty winter morning in a portion of the Ozark Mountains near Home Valley, Arkansas. ©2011 William Dark; Near Fallsville, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-creek-pano/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/001PANO_N.jpg Falling Water Creek Spectacular fall color along Falling Water Creek. ©2007 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area https://www.williamdark.com/photo/the-old-mill/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/185NNNNLS.jpg The Old Mill The Old Mill in North Little Rock is one of the most beautiful and iconic locations in Arkansas. This mill was featured in the opening scene of the epic romance movie, Gone with the Wind. It was never actually used as a grist mill. ©2016 William Dark; North Little Rock, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/mountain-wildflowers/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/023COL.jpg Mountain Wildflowers Gently sloping scree slope with scattered wildflowers in the San Juan Moutains of Colorado. ©2010 William Dark; San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/california-pass/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/021COL.jpg California Pass Snow remants in July along the Alpine Loop in southwest Colorado. ©2010 William Dark; San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/maroon-creek-colorado/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/large/004COL.jpg Maroon Creek Colorado Maroon Creek meanders through the valley near Aspen, Colorado ©2008 William Dark; Near Aspen Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/salt-life/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/182NLS.jpg Salt Life A pastel winter sunset along Gulf Shores, Alabama. ©2015 William Dark Photography; Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama https://www.williamdark.com/photo/orange-beach-sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/181NLS.jpg Orange Beach Sunset Clearing winter sky at sunset along Orange Beach, Alabama. ©2015 William Dark; Orange Beach, Alabama https://www.williamdark.com/photo/great-blue-heron/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/017NNFA.jpg Great Blue Heron A great blue heron watches for a meal along the beach at Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida. ©2015 William Dark; Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida https://www.williamdark.com/photo/orange-beach-sunrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/180NLS.jpg Orange Beach Sunrise Incredible sunrises and sunsets over the ocean most everyday at Orange Beach, Alabama. With the fabulous seafood, and skies like this, it's my favorite winter destination. Enjoy! ©2015 William Dark; Orange Beach, Alabama https://www.williamdark.com/photo/creekside-fall-color/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/178LS.jpg Creekside Fall Color Occasional flooding along the creek pushes everything downstream, but these trees continue to survive. ©2014 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/steele-creek-fog-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/176LS.jpg Steel Creek Gum Trees - Fall Early morning light breaks through the fog to begin another great autumn day on the Buffalo River. ©2014 William Dark; Steele Creek, Buffalo National River https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-iv/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/179NLS.jpg Richland Creek IV Late afternoon light along Richland Creek, Richland Creek Wilderness Area. ©2014 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-iii-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/175NLS.jpg Richland Creek III Late afternoon light warms the landscape in the Ozark National Forest. ©2014 William Dark; Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/twilight-reflection/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/174NLS.jpg Sunset Reflection A beautiful twilight sky reflects off the surface off this creek in the Ozark National Forest. ©2014 William Dark; Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/173NLS.jpg Richland Creek II Early fall color on Richland Creek - October 18, 2014 ©2014 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/frost-flower/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/033FL.jpg Frost Flower Delicate ice crystals form on a cold winter's night, resembling a flower. ©2009 William Dark; Benton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cotton-field-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/large/155LS.jpg Rain over Memphis Cotton field ready for harvest as a huge thunderstorm over Memphis builds in the sky at sunset. ©2012 William Dark; Near Osceola, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/post-vineyards-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/021CO.jpg Grapes Grapes ready for harvest on one of the Post Family vinyards. ©2012 William Dark; Post Vinyard near Altus, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cotton-field-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/019CO.jpg Cotton Field Cotton ready for harvest in a field at sunset, near Osceola, Arkansas. ©2012 William Dark; Near Osceola, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falconjet-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/014CO.jpg Falcon Jet 7X Impressive finish work nears an end at the Dassault Falcon Completion Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. ©2012 William Dark; Dassault Falcon Completion Center, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/american-basin/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/029COL.jpg American Basin Fogs sets in over the Continental Divide, San Juan Mountains, Colorado. ©2010 William Dark; American Basin, San Juan National Forest, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/gold-king-basin-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/031COL.jpg Indian Paintbrush Indian paintbrush at peak bloom near Telluride, Colorado. ©2010 William Dark; Gold King Basin, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/mt-wilson-sunset/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/024COL.jpg Sunset over Mt. Wilson A beautiful July sunset with Mt. Wilson in the background. ©2010 William Dark; Gold King Basin, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/gold-king-basin-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/019COL-L-POTM.jpg Gold King Basin Sunset A memorable sunset at one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. ©2010 William Dark; Gold King Basin, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/maroon-creek/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/004NCOL.jpg Maroon Creek Maroon Creek meanders through the valley near Aspen, Colorado. ©2008 William Dark; Near Aspen, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/raggeds-pano/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/009COL.jpg The Raggeds An afternoon pano photograph of the Raggeds, near Crested Butte, Colorado. ©2008 William Dark; Raggeds Mountain Range near Crested Butte, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/crystal-mill/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/006NCOL.jpg Crystal Mill Historic 1893 powerhouse that ran compressors used in mining silver near Marble, Colorado. ©2008 William Dark; Near Marble, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/homesteads/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/003COL.jpg Homestead Old weathered homesteads near Crested Butte, Colorado. ©2008 William Dark; Near Crested Butte, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/dyke/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/002COL.jpg The Dyke A spectacular display of fall aspen trees near Kebler Pass, Colorado ©2008 William Dark; Near Kebler Pass, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/chimney-rock/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/001COL.jpg Chimney Rock A sunset sky warms the face of this impressive rock formation in the  Uncompahgre Wilderness Area, Colorado. ©2008 William Dark; Near Owl Creek Pass, Uncompahgre Wilderness Area, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boxley-elk/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/016NFA.jpg Bull Elk and Harem A lone bull and his harem graze in Boxley Valley. ©2007 William Dark; Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boxley-elk-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/014NFA.jpg Boxley Valley Elk A young bull elk flirts with a cow in Boxley Valley. ©2009 William Dark; Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/bald-eagle/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/011FA.jpg Bald Eagle This mature bald eagle seemed to be enjoying the sun on a cold winter's morning. ©2008 William Dark; Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/barn-cat-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/007NFA.jpg Barn Cats Just a few of the many cats that inhabited an old barn near Best, Arkansas. ©2006 William Dark; Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/eagle-and-moon/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/006FA.jpg Moon and Eagle A mature bald eagle eagle leaves his roost early one morning as the full moon sets in the west. ©2007 William Dark; Near Centerton, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/trumpeter-swan/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/005NFA.jpg Trumpeter Swan Taken several years ago, this is a photograph of one of three or four wild trumpeter swans that used to inhabit the mill pond in Boxley Valley. ©2007 William Dark; Old Mill Pond, Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cardinal/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/003NFA.jpg Cardinal Male cardinal waiting for breakfast... ©2007 William Dark; My home https://www.williamdark.com/photo/crested-iris/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/021NFL.jpg Crested Iris One of my favorite spring wildflowers... ©2008 William Dark; Madison County Wildlife Management Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/searles-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/018NFL.jpg Searles Prairie I A small but diverse prairie inside the city limits of Rogers, Arkansas. ©2006 William Dark; Searles Prairie, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/searles-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/009NNFL.jpg Searles Prairie II Morning light grazes the tops of blazing star in July. ©2006 William Dark; Searles Prairie, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/gentry-prairie-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/007NFL.jpg Gentry Prairie Peak of the blazing star bloom, with Ashe's sunflower not far behind. ©2006 William Dark; Gentry, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/searles-iii-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/004NFL.jpg Searles Prairie III Just a beautiful group of blazing star... ©2006 William Dark; Searles Prairie, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/wah-sha-she-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/053FL.jpg Wah-Sha-She Prairie I Wah Sha She is the largest remaining publicly-owned hardpan prairie in the US. ©2013 William Dark; Near Joplin, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/wah-sha-she-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/052FL.jpg Missouri Prairie II Wah ©2013 William Dark https://www.williamdark.com/photo/searles-prairie-v/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/050FL.jpg Searles Prairie V Carolina Larkspur in bloom. ©2013 William Dark; Searles Prairie, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/searles-iv/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/049FL.jpg Searles Prairie IV A colorful bouquet of summer wildflowers. ©2013 William Dark; Searles Prairie, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/baker-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/046FL.jpg Baker Prairie I One of the prettiest pale purple coneflower blooms I have ever seen. ©2013 William Dark; Harrison, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/summer-bouquet-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/040FL.jpg Summer Bouquet I A beautiful variety of summer wildflowers. ©2011 William Dark; Near Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/garvin-gardens-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/039FL.jpg Tulips II A breathtaking display of tulips, dogwoods, and azaleas... ©2011 William Dark; Garvin Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/garvin-gardens-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/038FL.jpg Tulips I Rows of multi-colored tulips create a work of landscaping art. ©2011 William Dark; Garvin Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cook-meadow/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/034NFL.jpg False Indigo Small false indigo blooms seem to glow in the afternoon light ©2010 William Dark; Shelton Cook Memorial Prairie, near Golden, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/umbrella-magnolia/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/031NFL.jpg Umbrella Magnolia Blossom Soft backlight enhances the beauty of this umbrella magnolia blossom. ©2009 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/summer-bouquet-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/028NFL.jpg Summer Bouquet II A good year for summer wildflowers. ©2008 William Dark; Newton County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/magnolia-falls-iii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/031NWF.jpg Magnolia Falls II Heavy spring rains fill the creeks in the Ozarks. ©2009 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/magnolia-falls-iv/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/030WF.jpg Magnolia Falls IV Umbrella magnolia trees surround this special waterfall location in the Ozarks. ©2009 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tea-kettle-iv/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/024NNWF.jpg Tea Kettle Falls IV A pristine waterfall surrounded by moss-covered boulders. ©2008 William Dark; Madison County Wildlife Management Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/magnolia-falls-v/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/017NWF.jpg Magnolia Falls V Always a beautiful waterfall to visit in the springtime. ©2008 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-pouroff/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/016NWF.jpg Richland Creek Pour Off A light flow of water pours off the bluff above, with a few backlit maple leaves below. ©2008 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/magnolia-falls-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/013NWF.jpg Magnolia Falls II One of the most scenic waterfalls in the Buffalo River area. ©2008 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/keefe-falls/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/011NWF.jpg Keefe Falls Keefe falls - a gorgeous waterfall in the Richland Creek area. ©2008 William Dark; Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tea-kettle-pano/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/008NWF.jpg Tea Kettle Pano A view of the waterfall from under the bluff shelter at Teakettle Falls. ©2008 William Dark; Madison County Wildlife Management Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tea-kettle-iii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/007NWF.jpg Tea Kettle Falls III Early spring rains brought this waterfall up as high as I have ever seen. ©2008 William Dark; Madison County Wildlife Management Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-falls-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/050NWF.jpg Falling Water Falls II Gum tree branches made a nice window to see the falls. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Falling Water Creek, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/042WF.jpg Side Creek A nice palette of fall color above one of the many drainages feeding Richland Creek. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/big-fork/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/039WF.jpg Big Fork Cascade Beautifully-colored cascade of water spills over boulders along one of the tributaries of Richland Creek. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/twin-falls-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/038WF.jpg Twin Falls on Richland Creek II Rare combination of peak fall color and a waterfall at the same time. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/bowers-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/037NWF.jpg Bowers Hollow Waterfall I A magical place to visit any time of year, but spring is best. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/bowers-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/036NWF.jpg Bowers Hollow Waterfall II Simply paradise...Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/bowers-iii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/034NWF.jpg Bowers Hollow Waterfall III Probably my favorite waterfall in the Ozarks. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/compton-falls-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/028NWF.jpg Compton Falls I Left view of a beautiful waterfall known as Compton Falls. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tea-kettle-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/026NWF.jpg Tea Kettle Falls I One of my favorite waterfalls, and so easy to get to. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2008 William Dark; Madison County Wildlife Management Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/compton-falls-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/070NWF.jpg Compton Falls II Morning sun backlights the forest at Compton Falls. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2014 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/magnolia-falls-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/067NWF.jpg Magnolia Falls I Beautiful turquoise waterfall flows toward the Buffalo River. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2012 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/davies-bridge-falls/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/053WF.jpg Falls at Davies Bridge An autumn view of the lake and waterfall above Davies Bridge, Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-falls-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/051NWF.jpg Falling Water Falls Rare autumn high flow over this scenic waterfall on Falling Water Creek. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Falling Water Creek, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/missouri-prairies/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/015LS.jpg Royal Catchfly Spectacular clouds form at sunrise over royal catchfly - Missouri ©2007 William Dark; Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/023NLS.jpg Richland Creek I Beautiful green water flows through this wilderness area in autumn. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2006 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boen-gulf/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/020NLS.jpg Boen Gulf Cascade A quiet pool of crystal clear water along Boen Gulf. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2007 William Dark; Boen Gulf, Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/smith-creek/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/014NLS.jpg Smith Creek Waterfall Illuminated trees above the photograph reflect beautifully off a quiet pool along Smith Creek. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2007 William Dark; Smith Creek Nature Preserve, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/hawksbill-crag-iii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/038LS.jpg Hawksbill Moonrise A full moon rises through thin clouds at sunset - Hawksbill Crag. ©2007 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/lick-branch/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/045NLS.jpg Light Tunnel Late afternoon light illuminates this little creek bottom and surrounding trees during April. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2008 William Dark; Lick Branch, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/triple-falls-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/035NLS.jpg Triple Falls I One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state, and an easy walk in. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2006 William Dark; Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tea-kettle-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/034NLS.jpg Tea Kettle Falls II Icicles mirror this lovely waterfall during the winter. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2007 William Dark; Madison County Wildlife Management Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-pool-iii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/033NLS.jpg Richland Creek Reflections III Fall colors reflect off the surface of this quiet pool along Richland Creek. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2007 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/lower-screw-up/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/028NLS.jpg Lower Screw-Up Early morning light illuminates this section of Richland Creek, known to kayakers as Lower Screw Up. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2007 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-ii-2/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/027NLS.jpg Richland Creek Waterslide Water cascades down a section of Richland Creek during October. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2007 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tallgrass-prairie/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/057LS.jpg Tallgrass Prairie A beautiful sunrise in June over the Kansas Flint Hills.  Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas ©2008 William Dark; Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/steele-creek-redbud/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/059LS-L.jpg Steele Creek Redbud A redbud in peak bloom is sidelit by early morning sun, with Roark bluff in the background. ©2007 William Dark; Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tea-table-rocks-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/051LS.jpg Tea Table Rocks Morning fog lifts above Home Valley below. ©2008 William Dark; Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/steele-creek-reflections/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/060NLS.jpg Fall Reflections Peak fall color near Steele Creek on the Buffalo River. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2008 William Dark; Buffalo National River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/roark-bluff/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/066LS.jpg Roark Bluff and Fog Morning fog lifts above the water along the Buffalo River. ©2008 William Dark; Steele Creek, Buffalo River https://www.williamdark.com/photo/hot-air-balloon/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/068NLS-L.jpg Boxley Valley Sunrise A hot air balloon lifts above the fog at sunrise to start an autumn day. ©2008 William Dark; Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/steele-creek-fog/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/071NLS.jpg Black Gum Tree A black gum tree is backlit by soft early morning light filtering through a layer of fog. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2008 William Dark; Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/fly-fisherman/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/076NLS.jpg Fly Fishing A fly fisherman casts toward trout in the White River, Arkansas. ©2006 William Dark; White River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/elk-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/004FA-L.jpg Pals Bull elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. ©2005 William Dark; Boxley Valley, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boston-barn-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/074LS.jpg Boston Barn II An old weathered barn greets a new day... ©2009 William Dark; Boston, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/diamond-grove-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/084NLS.jpg Diamond Grove Prairie Late afternoon sun grazes the tops of blazing star at peak bloom. ©2009 William Dark; Diamond Grove Prairie, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tea-table-rocks-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/085LS.jpg Moonset over Tea Table Rocks A full moon sets over Home Valley and a sea of morning fog. ©2009 William Dark; Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/indian-rockhouse/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/080LS.jpg Indian Rockhouse A bluff shelter inhabited by native Americans more than 10,000 years ago. ©2009 William Dark; Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/buzzard-roost/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/087LS.jpg Solstice Sunrise Winter solstice sunrise at Buzzard Roost Arch. ©2006 William Dark; Buzzard Roost Arch, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/diamond-grove-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/086LS.jpg Diamond Grove Prairie II Sunset at one of Missouri's most beautiful Prairies. ©2009 William Dark; Diamond Grove Prairie, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-creek-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/095LS.jpg Falling Water Creek Reflection Fall colors cast a warm reflection off the water along Falling Water Creek. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Falling Water Creek, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/arnolds-bluff-dogwoods/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/081NLS.jpg Dogwoods above Tyler Bend Peak dogwood bloom in April along the Buffalo River. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2009 William Dark; Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/boston-barn/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/102NLS.jpg Boston Barn A full moon sets on the horizon behind this old barn, which has since fallen and been removed. ©2010 William Dark; Boston, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-spring/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/113NLS.jpg Richland Creek Spring Clear blue water cascades down Richland Creek during a late afternoon in April. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2010 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/erbie/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/106NLS.jpg April on the Buffalo Brilliant greens line the banks of the Buffalo River in April...a great time for a canoe trip.Arkansas Nature Photography ©2010 William Dark; Near Erbie, Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cedar-breaks/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/153LS.jpg Solar Eclipse A great vantage point to watch the solar eclipse at sunset - May, 2012. ©2012 William Dark; Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah https://www.williamdark.com/photo/flanagan-prairie-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/119LS.jpg Pale Purple Coneflower II Early morning light grazes an abundant display of pale purple coneflower blossoms. ©2010 William Dark; H.E. Flanagan Prairie Natural Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/flanagan-prairie-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/117LS.jpg Pale Purple Coneflower I A stunning pale purple coneflower bloom, the likes of which I haven't seen since 2010. Sunset. ©2010 William Dark; H.E. Flanagan Prairie Natural Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/twin-falls-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/068NWF.jpg Twin Falls on Richland Creek A beautiful autumn afternoon at one of my favorite waterfalls. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2012 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/clifty-barn/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/127NLS.jpg Clifty Barn One of my favorite Ozark barns photographed during early autumn. ©2010 William Dark; Near Clifty, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/hoar-frost/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/148NLS.jpg Hoar Frost at Sunrise in the Ozark Mountains A bald eagle circles above the old railroad trestles at sunrise as the hoar frost begins to melt near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. ©2010 William Dark; White River at Beaver, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/alley-spring/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/144NLS.jpg Alley Spring Mill Built in 1894, Alley Springs gristmill is the site of Missouri's 7th largest spring. The clarity of the water is remarkable. Missouri Nature Photography ©2011 William Dark; Alley Springs Mill, near Eminence, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/winding-stairs/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/141NLS.jpg Winding Stairs A winding section of the Little Mo' during the peak of fall color. ©2011 William Dark; Little Missouri River, Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/snowy-juniper/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/134NLS.jpg Juniper and Snow A fresh blanket of snow covers the landscape at sunset along the Buffalo River. ©2011 William Dark; Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/412-pond/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/131NLS.jpg 412 Pond Just a scenic little Ozark pond with beautiful fall color in the background. ©2010 William Dark; Madison County, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/ponca-fall-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/130NLS.jpg Afternoon Glow Late afternoon light illuminates the hillside colors reflecting off the river. ©2010 William Dark; Ponca Area, Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/haw-creek-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/166NLS.jpg Blue and Gold Autumn color and a blue sky reflect off this quiet pool on Haw Creek. ©2013 William Dark; Haw Creek, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/haw-creek-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/165NLS.jpg Haw Creek Cascade A small cascade along Haw Creek during the peak of fall color. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2013 William Dark; Haw Creek, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-pool-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/295LS.jpg Richland Creek Reflections I Early fall foliage reflections from a quiet pool on Richland Creek. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2012 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-pool-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/156NLS.jpg Richland Creek Reflections II An early fall foliage reflection on one of the most pristine creeks in the state. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2012 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/falling-water-creek-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/151NLS.jpg March Madness Ozark mountain creeks come alive with color in March. Redbuds are some of the first to appear, shown here along Falling Water Creek. ©2012 William Dark; Falling Water Creek, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/butterfly-weed-sunrise/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/171LS.jpg Ozark Sunrise A gorgeous sunrise along Highway 23, near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. ©2014 William Dark; Near Eureka Springs, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/morning-fog/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/169LS.jpg Clearing Fog Morning fog clears above Kings River Valley in the Ozark Mountains. ©2014 William Dark; Near Eureka Springs, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/henning-glade/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/160LS.jpg Glades Sunrise Yellow coneflower at peak bloom on the glades. ©2013 William Dark; Henning Conservation Area, Branson, Missouri https://www.williamdark.com/photo/little-tree/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/146LS.jpg Grace Early morning light illuminates this small and graceful tree reaching for the sky. ©2011 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/hawksbill-crag-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/172LS.jpg Spring Gold Rush Early morning light floods the landscape with early spring color. ©2013 William Dark; Hawksbill Crag - Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/pig-trail/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/159LS.jpg Fall Kaliedoscope Taken along the legendary highway know as the "Pig Trail".  Autumn color was the best in years during 2012. ©2012 William Dark; Highway 23, near Ozark, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/mt-magazine/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/158LS.jpg Mt. Magazine Juniper A combination of clouds, light, and peak fall color came together for this beautiful sunset scene at Mt. Magazine - overlooking the Ouachita Mountains. ©2012 William Dark; Mt Magazine State Park, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/tyler-bend/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/147LS.jpg Morning Kiss Rays of early morning light graze the tops of vegetation near the Buffalo River. ©2011 William Dark; Near Tyler Bend - Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/hawksbill-crag-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/145LS.jpg Autumn Splendor Taken just after sunrise, at the peak of fall color ©2011 William Dark; Hawksbill Crag - Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/bleached-trees/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/140LS.jpg Weathered Sun-bleached tree trunks contrast beautifully with the fall color. ©2011 William Dark; Near Beaver Lake, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/god-beams-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/138LS.jpg Inspiration Morning light filters through the trees after sunrise. ©2011 William Dark; Near Tyler Bend - Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/dogwoods-1/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/136LS.jpg Halos Dogwood blossoms form halos around the larger oak trees during late afternoon. ©2007 William Dark; Madison County Wildlife Management Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/ponca-fall/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/005LS.jpg Autumn Hardwoods A typical boulder-strewn Ozark hillside glows with warm light after sunset ©2006 William Dark; Ponca Wilderness Area, Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/pelsor-pond/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/162NLS.jpg Pond and Lilypads A quiet autumn morning on a pond near Pelsor, Arkansas. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2013 William Dark; Near Pelsor, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cypress-reflections-ii/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/064NLS.jpg Cypress Reflections II Late afternoon light filters through a cypress forest in eastern Arkansas. ©2008 William Dark; Eastern Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/cypress-reflections-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/061NLS.jpg Cypress Reflections I A group of large cypress trees glow in soft early morning light. ©2008 William Dark; Eastern Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/buffalo-ponca-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/001LS.jpg Ponca Afternoon Blue sky reflects off the Buffalo River on a lazy autumn afternoon. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2006 William Dark; Buffalo River, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/beckwith-mountains/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/010COL.jpg Autumn Glow Aspens glowing in the late afternoon sun, near Crested Butte. ©2008 William Dark; Beckwith Mountains, Colorado https://www.williamdark.com/photo/post-vineyards/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/017CO.jpg Post Vineyards Grape harvest begins before sunrise at one of the Post Family vineyards. ©2012 William Dark; Near Altus, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/barn-cat/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/002NFA.jpg Barn Cat This orange barn cat caught my eye one afternoon...sunning in a barn window following a winter snow near Clifty Arkansas. ©2006 William Dark; Near Clifty, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/rice-harvest/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/018CO.jpg Rice Harvest Rice combine working on the harvest at sunset near Osceola, Arkansas ©2012 William Dark; Near Osceola, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/richland-creek-dogwood/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/003NLS.jpg Backlit Dogwood Leaves Beautifully backlit dogwood leaves along Richland Creek - Ozark National Forest. Arkansas Nature Photography ©2006 William Dark; Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/ozark-hardwoods/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/142LS.jpg Ozark Hardwoods Beautiful mixture of Ozark hardwoods photographed just after sunset. ©2011 William Dark; Upper Buffalo River Wilderness Area, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/gentry-prairie-i/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/051FL.jpg Morning Light Early morning sunlight warms this diverse mixture of prairie forbs and grasses- Ozark Mountains. ©2013 William Dark; Gentry, Arkansas https://www.williamdark.com/photo/sunrise-on-the-prairie/ https://www.williamdark.com/images/xl/161LS.jpg Sunrise on the Prairie Blazing Star basking in the early morning light, Wah Sha She Prairie, Missouri.  It is one of the largest remaining hardpan prairies. ©2013 William Dark; Wah Sha She Prairie https://www.williamdark.com/product/special-items/ https://www.williamdark.com/product/print-of-the-month/ https://www.williamdark.com/product/cards/ https://www.williamdark.com/product/digital-licensing/ https://www.williamdark.com/product/web-use/ https://www.williamdark.com/news/ https://www.williamdark.com/contact/