Skip to content
Chad Davis Photography
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
  • Home
  • Minneapolis Uprising
  • Travel
    • Belize
    • Bruges, Belgium
    • Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
    • Las Vegas
    • London
    • Tampa, Florida
    • Tokyo
  • Series
    • Minneapolis Uprising
    • Minneapolis and COVID-19
    • NASA Michoud Assembly Facility
    • Outside the 2024 Republican National Convention
    • Tesla Takedown: Minneapolis
    • No Kings – Hands Off – 50501 Protests Minnesota
  • Contact
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
Chad Davis Photography
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
Chad Davis Photography
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
  • Home
  • Minneapolis Uprising
  • Travel
    • Belize
    • Bruges, Belgium
    • Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
    • Las Vegas
    • London
    • Tampa, Florida
    • Tokyo
  • Series
    • Minneapolis Uprising
    • Minneapolis and COVID-19
    • NASA Michoud Assembly Facility
    • Outside the 2024 Republican National Convention
    • Tesla Takedown: Minneapolis
    • No Kings – Hands Off – 50501 Protests Minnesota
  • Contact
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
Chad Davis Photography
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
Photo Archive
Storm clouds roll through Minneapolis on July 12, 2022.

Photos: July 2022 Minneapolis Thunderstorm

Storm, Thunderstorm, Weather
The Cherry at the Walker Art Center sculpture garden.

Gallery: Minneapolis Walker Sculpture Garden (May 2022)

Museum, Walker Sculpture Garden

Photos: Minneapolis Lights Up For Ukraine

Yellow and blue lights around Minneapolis during the Russians invasion of Ukraine.

Lowry Bridge, Ukraine
Daunte Wright's family joined activists and protesters outside the courthouse to respond to today's sentencing of Kim Potter. “...she’s gonna do a year and a half” “This is the epitome of corruption, the epitome of disrespect. The communities back is up against the wall, how much do you expect us to take?”

Photos: Kim Potter Sentencing (February 18, 2022)

Daunte Wright’s family joined activists and protesters outside the courthouse to respond to today’s sentencing. “…she’s gonna do a year…

Activists, Daunte Wright, Kim Potter, Protest
Protesters gathered outside the Minneapolis Mayor's home to listen to the youth speak. Many calling for justice for Amir Locke.

Photos: Amir Locke Protest, Mayor’s Home (February 15, 2022)

Amir Locke, Mayor, Protest
Minneapolis residents meet at City Hall to hand deliver ethics complaints against Mayor Frey to the city attorney's office. The complaints all surround the Minneapolis Police shooting death of Amir Locke on February 2, 2022. They promise many more will be coming.

Photos: Amir Locke City Hall Protest (February 11, 2022)

Minneapolis residents meet at City Hall to hand deliver ethics complaints against Mayor Frey to the city attorney’s office. The…

Amir Locke, Minneapolis City Hall, Minneapolis Police, Protest
High school students from around the area walked out at noon to march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion. They are demanding justice for Amir Locke as well as the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

Photos: Amir Locke Student Protest and March, St. Paul

February 8, 2022 – St. Paul, Minn. — High school students from aroudn the area march to the Minnesota Governor’s…

Amir Locke, Protest, St. Paul, Students
Outside Bolero Flats on Marquette Ave in Minneapolis where an officer shot and killed a man on the 7th floor. Interim Minneapolis police chief Amelia Huffman says 9 seconds after making entry to the apartment 1 officer shot the victim who was holding a gun in his hand.

Photos: Amir Locke shot by Minneapolis police (February 2, 2022)

Outside Bolero Flats on Marquette Ave in Minneapolis where an officer shot and killed a man on the 7th floor….

Amir Locke, Bolero Flats, Downtown, Minneapolis Police, Protest
Milwaukee celebrates as the Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA Championship since 1971.

Photos: Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Championship (2021)

Bucks Win! Thousands gather in Milwaukee after the Milwaukee Bucks with the NBA Championship.

Basketball, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, Sports

Photos: February 2021 Derek Chauvin trial courthouse security

Derek Chauvin, George Floyd, Minneapolis Police, Security
Evening light breaks through heavy clouds to illuminate the Needles, a cluster of towering granite spires rising above dense pine forest in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The sharp pinnacles, part of Custer State Park’s Cathedral Spires formation, are composed of eroded granite that dates back more than a billion years, sculpted by time and weather into their distinctive vertical forms. This region, accessible by the winding Needles Highway, is both a geological marvel and a spiritual landscape—its rugged skyline long revered by the Lakota Sioux and later celebrated by photographers, climbers, and travelers drawn to the surreal beauty of South Dakota’s mountain heartland.

The Needles at Sunset, Black Hills, South Dakota

Evening light breaks through heavy clouds to illuminate the Needles, a cluster of towering granite spires rising above dense pine…

Black Elk Peak, Black Hills, Clouds, South Dakota, The Needles
A hiker descends the rugged granite path from Black Elk Peak, the highest summit in South Dakota, as the evening light softens over the Cathedral Spires. The trail—part of the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve within Custer State Park—winds through a landscape shaped by ancient uplift and erosion, where ponderosa pines cling to stone outcrops and fire-scarred trunks bear witness to the region’s cycles of renewal. From this vantage point, the Black Hills stretch endlessly toward the horizon, a place sacred to the Lakota people and enduringly wild in its beauty.

Descent from Black Elk Peak at Dusk

A hiker descends the rugged granite path from Black Elk Peak, the highest summit in South Dakota, as the evening…

Black Elk Peak, Hike, Hiking, Mountain, South Dakota
At the summit of Black Elk Peak, low clouds roll through the granite spires and dense pine forest below, wrapping the mountain in a shifting veil of fog. The historic stone fire tower, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, stands as a testament to early forest conservation in the Black Hills. From this vantage point—the highest in South Dakota—views often stretch into Wyoming and Nebraska, but on misty mornings like this one, the world feels confined to the mountaintop itself, suspended between rock and cloud.

Summit Fog on Black Elk Peak

At the summit of Black Elk Peak, low clouds roll through the granite spires and dense pine forest below, wrapping…

Black Elk Peak, Black Hills, Fog, South Dakota
Low clouds sweep across the granite pinnacles of the Cathedral Spires in the Black Hills of South Dakota, wrapping the rugged landscape in drifting fog just after dawn. These towering formations—some rising more than 5,000 feet above sea level—are part of the Needles range within Custer State Park, a region shaped by millions of years of erosion and uplift. The rock spires, composed primarily of Harney Peak granite, are a hallmark of the park’s dramatic geology and a favorite destination for climbers and photographers. On mornings like this, the fog often settles in the valleys below, creating a fleeting illusion of islands floating above the forest, while the peaks catch the first light breaking through the storm-heavy sky.

Cathedral Spires in Morning Fog, Black Hills

Low clouds sweep across the granite pinnacles of the Cathedral Spires in the Black Hills of South Dakota, wrapping the…

Black Elk Peak, Black Hills, Cathedral Spires, Clouds, Fog, Mountain, South Dakota
Horseback riders navigate a mist-covered trail near the summit of Black Elk Peak in South Dakota’s Black Hills. The fog clings to the ponderosa pines, softening the rugged landscape that rises above Custer State Park. This peak—renamed in 2016 to honor Lakota spiritual leader Black Elk—has long served as both a place of pilgrimage and a vantage point over the vast granite formations and pine forests of the region.

Horses on Black Elk Peak in South Dakota

Horseback riders navigate a mist-covered trail near the summit of Black Elk Peak in South Dakota’s Black Hills. The fog…

Black Elk Peak, Fog, Hiking, Horse, Horseback, Mountain, Rain, South Dakota, Trail
A narrow trail winds through the fog-drenched forest of Black Elk Peak, South Dakota, as light rain dampens the granite path and pine needles. The area—part of the rugged Black Hills—sits at over 7,200 feet, the highest elevation east of the Rockies. The mist settles among ponderosa pines and spruce, creating a hushed, atmospheric climb through terrain sacred to the Lakota people and known for its sweeping, often cloud-hidden views.

Misty Trail on Black Elk Peak

A narrow trail winds through the fog-drenched forest of Black Elk Peak, South Dakota, as light rain dampens the granite…

Black Elk Peak, Fog, Hike, Hiking, Rain, South Dakota
A dense fog envelops the granite summit area of Black Elk Peak, the highest natural point in South Dakota at 7,242 feet. The rocky terrain and scattered pines of the Black Hills fade into the mist, creating an ethereal atmosphere above Custer State Park. Once known as Harney Peak, the mountain holds deep spiritual significance for the Lakota Sioux and remains a striking natural landmark where weather and history intertwine in quiet solitude.

Fog atop Black Elk Peak

A dense fog envelops the granite summit area of Black Elk Peak, the highest natural point in South Dakota at…

Black Elk Peak, Fog, Hike, Hiking, South Dakota
A fog-covered hiking trail winds through the dense pines and granite slopes of Black Elk Peak in South Dakota’s Black Hills. The path, slick with rain and scattered with stones, climbs steadily toward the summit through ponderosa pine, birch, and spruce. This mountain—sacred to the Lakota and once called Harney Peak—rises to 7,244 feet, making it the highest natural point between the Rockies and the Pyrenees. In the early morning fog, the quiet forest and damp earth lend the trail a timeless stillness, recalling centuries of spiritual and geological history beneath the mist.

Mist and Pines on the Black Elk Peak Trail

A fog-covered hiking trail winds through the dense pines and granite slopes of Black Elk Peak in South Dakota’s Black…

Black Elk Peak, Hike, Hiking, South Dakota
A mist-laden trail winds through the ponderosa pine forest near the summit of Black Elk Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The fog softens the rugged terrain, reducing the visibility of distant ridges and creating a quiet, atmospheric stillness in the morning air. This area, once known as Harney Peak, stands as the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains and is a sacred place to the Lakota Sioux, where natural beauty and cultural heritage converge in the clouds.

Fog on the Black Elk Peak Trail

A mist-laden trail winds through the ponderosa pine forest near the summit of Black Elk Peak in the Black Hills…

Black Elk Peak, Clouds, Fog, Hiking, South Dakota
A dense morning fog envelops the Ponderosa pines of the Black Hills in South Dakota, softening the outlines of the forest and muting the green tones of early summer. The moisture-laden air clings to the tall trunks, creating an atmosphere of quiet stillness and mystery. This type of fog commonly forms in the higher elevations near Custer State Park and the Needles Highway, where rapid temperature shifts cause mist to settle among the rugged hillsides and conifer stands, briefly transforming the landscape into an ethereal woodland veil.

Black Elk Peak Fog in South Dakota

A dense morning fog envelops the Ponderosa pines of the Black Hills in South Dakota, softening the outlines of the…

Black Elk Peak, Black Hills, Fog, South Dakota
Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, 2008.

Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas

Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, 2008.

Casino, Hotel, Las Vegas, Luxor Hotel, Nevada
Liquidity Bar and Lounge inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Liquidity Bar at Luxor Hotel

Liquidity Bar and Lounge inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Bar, Casino, Hotel, Las Vegas, Liquidity Bar, Luxor Hotel, Nevada
House of Blues in Las Vegas.

House of Blues in Las Vegas

House of Blues in Las Vegas.

Concert Venue, House of Blues, Las Vegas, Nevada, Nightclub
Flight bar inside the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Flight Bar inside Luxor Hotel in las Vegas

Flight bar inside the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Casino, Flight, Hotel, Las Vegas, Luxor Hotel, Nevada
← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next →
Collapse All | Expand All
  • Current Events  (6)
    • 2024 Republican National Convention  (1)
    • Annunciation Catholic Church Shooting  (1)
    • Minneapolis and COVID-19  (1)
    • No Kings, Hands Off, Good Trouble Protests  (1)
    • Tesla Takedown  (1)
  • Series  (1)
    • NASA Rocket Factory  (1)
  • Travel  (383)
    • Asia  (55)
      • Japan  (55)
        • Tokyo  (55)
    • Central America  (205)
      • Belize  (85)
      • Costa Rica  (51)
      • Guatemala  (69)
    • Europe  (19)
      • France  (19)
        • Paris  (19)
    • North America  (104)
      • United States  (104)
        • Massachusetts  (12)
          • Boston  (12)
        • Minnesota  (15)
          • Minneapolis  (15)
        • Nevada  (66)
          • Las Vegas  (66)
        • South Dakota  (10)
        • Wisconsin  (1)
          • Milwaukee  (1)

  • Home
  • Minneapolis Uprising
  • Travel
    • Belize
    • Bruges, Belgium
    • Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
    • Las Vegas
    • London
    • Tampa, Florida
    • Tokyo
  • Series
    • Minneapolis Uprising
    • Minneapolis and COVID-19
    • NASA Michoud Assembly Facility
    • Outside the 2024 Republican National Convention
    • Tesla Takedown: Minneapolis
    • No Kings – Hands Off – 50501 Protests Minnesota
  • Contact

© 1996-2025 Chad Davis
chad@chaddavis.photography


Built in Minneapolis.