Haylift helps Texas ranchers
Randy Sherman of Meeker, Okla., ties down a trailer of hay bales at the farm of Larry Schroeder, at left, in rural Luana. Sherman volunteered his driving services to deliver the donated hay to livestock ranchers in drought-stricken Texas. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
I made my first trip to the Iowa State Fair this week. The event is among the list of Top 100 things to see before you die. Check it off the list.
The Ferris Wheel lights up the midway on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, in Des Moines, Iowa, during the Iowa State Fair. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
Ashley Hanson carves a horseshoe out of a block of butter on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, in Des Moines, Iowa, during the Iowa State Fair. Hanson was representing Prairie Meadows during the contest. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
A ride carries riders high over the Des Moines skyline on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, in Des Moines, Iowa, during the Iowa State Fair. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
Just another sunset
Sunset over Lake Michigan near Empire, Michigan. (© 2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
Lambeau Field
When you’re at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, take the tour. It’s well worth it. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
Nordic Fest
Members of the Nordic Dancers dance team perform on Thursday in Decorah, Iowa, during the 2011 Nordic Fest opening ceremony. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
lightstalkers page
Hi. I finally posted some pictures in my http://www.lightstalkers.org gallery.
Check my page out here: http://www.lightstalkers.org/bryon-houlgrave
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Kee High senior Jon Heiderscheit is hit by a pitch in the side in Saturday’s district championship game against Rockford. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
playtime
Baby elephants play at the Safari Park in Escondido, Calif. The park is an extension of the San Diego Zoo. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave)
lightning
Lightning flashes over the Howard County Courthouse in Cresco early Monday morning. Severe weather accounted for numerous power outages across much of the eastern part of the state. (2011/Bryon Houlgrave Photography)
Independence Day 2011
The 2011 Independence Day fireworks show didn’t disappoint many Northeastern Iowans on Monday in Spillville (population 400), as the hour-long show lit up the sky over Riverside Park. The fireworks, which were coordinated to music, are regarded by many as one of the best shows in the area.
Fireworks explode at Riverside Park in Spillville, Iowa, on Monday, July 4, 2011. 2011/Bryon Houlgrave Photography
Fireworks explode at Riverside Park in Spillville, Iowa, on Monday, July 4, 2011. 2011/Bryon Houlgrave Photography
Fireworks explode at Riverside Park in Spillville, Iowa, on Monday, July 4, 2011. 2011/Bryon Houlgrave Photography
Fireworks explode at Riverside Park in Spillville, Iowa, on Monday, July 4, 2011. 2011/Bryon Houlgrave Photography
Bryon Houlgrave | Photojournalist 
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