Dawn Ignites at Legion Lake

The first light of day sets Legion Lake ablaze in a radiant display of color. Captured at sunrise in Custer State Park, South Dakota, this image showcases a sky painted with vivid reds, oranges, and purples—its reflection shimmering across the calm water. Framed by the dark silhouettes of pine trees, this moment captures the wild, untamed beauty of the Black Hills awakening.