Sign In Please
by Nava Thompson
Title
Sign In Please
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Thompson at a bed and breakfast in South Dakota. The kitty cat was very friendly and assumed the position of signing the guests in. She also went from room to room to say hello........ South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes. South Dakota is the 17th most extensive, but the 5th least populous and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. Once the southern portion of the Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a population of about 159,000, is South Dakota's largest city...................South Dakota is bordered by the states of North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana. The state is bisected by the Missouri River, dividing South Dakota into two geographically and socially distinct halves, known to residents as "East River" and "West River".[7] Eastern South Dakota is home to most of the state's population, and fertile soil in this area is used to grow a variety of crops. West of the Missouri, ranching is the predominant agricultural activity, and the economy is more dependent on tourism and defense spending. The Black Hills, a group of low pine-covered mountains, are located in the southwest part of the state. The Black Hills are sacred to the Sioux. Mount Rushmore, a major tourist destination, is located there. Other attractions in the southwest include Badlands and Wind Cave national parks, Custer State Park, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and historic Deadwood. South Dakota experiences a temperate continental climate, with four distinct seasons and precipitation ranging from moderate in the east to semi-arid in the west. The ecology of the state features species typical of a North American grassland biome........................Humans have inhabited the area for several millennia, with the Sioux becoming dominant by the early 19th century. In the late 19th century, European-American settlement intensified after a gold rush in the Black Hills and the construction of railroads from the east. Encroaching miners and settlers caused conflict that triggered a number of Indian wars, ending with the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. Key events in the 20th century included the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, increased federal spending during the 1940s and 50s for agriculture and defense, and an industrialization of agriculture which has much reduced family farming...........While several Democratic senators have represented South Dakota for multiple terms at the federal level, the state government is largely dominated by the Republican Party, whose nominees have carried South Dakota in each of the most recent 12 presidential elections. Historically dominated by an agricultural economy and a rural lifestyle, South Dakota has recently sought to diversify its economy in areas, including biomedical research and alternative energy fuels, to attract and retain residents. South Dakota's history and rural character still strongly influence the culture of the state.
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October 15th, 2013
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HH Photography
Oh, what a wonderful welcoming committee (of one.) Such hospitality! :) Cute capture, Nava Jo. v22/fv
Norm Starks
Awwwww, Nava! This cute kitty looks EXACTLY like my cat, Albert! What a cute capture! Love it! v/f
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Norm---that is so neat that she looks like Albert! :) Appreciate your generous comments and f/v!
Mother Nature
FAA changes our pages but I've conquered the new code! "Like This Image" is what once was "Vote" DUH. V/F Now that I'm on the right track again, you won my heart with this Miss Priss:>) She looks like a sweetheart and I'm a sucker for cats. "Meow sign you name here"
Nava Thompson replied:
Yes-- I know--I had to figure it out too. Thank you so much--happy that you enjoyed this little kitty cat. :)
Kym Backland
She is so cute! Looks how her little feet are placed together, so ladylike! What a fun picture this is Nava Jo~ I like that you tell us all about her, and the place you were visiting. I love all your bird photos. I haven't been online much, so I'm behind in my replies and comments. I hope you are well this autumn. How are the masked bandits? Did you send them away to the neighbors house yet? hehe.. FV
Nava Thompson replied:
Kym--thank you so much---glad that you like our guest book kitty cat. About the 'bandits'---we quit using the trays and started using all round wire feeders--and we have not had a problem in a while. ---or are they up there for a visit? :) Thanks for the f/v !
Randy Rosenberger
I supposed when this "receptionist" greets the visitors, it give a big "Meowdy Folks"! LOL Love this one Nava! This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Fave and Vote Forever, Elvis
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Randy---that is exactly what she said! :) Appreciate that you enjoyed the humor in the kitty cat at the guest book. Thank you for the feature and the f/v!
Joyce Dickens
What a gorgeous cat Nava; you have captured this awesome feline so perfectly - wonderful clarity and fine detail - awesome descriptive information - I have promoted this image on Twitter this evening - have a wonderful night my sweet friend! Joyce