SDHSAA Region 4 "A" Wrestling Tournament

On Saturday, February 21, 2009, Spearfish High School was the host site for the SDHSAA Region 4 "A" high school wrestling tournament. Teams from eight different schools competed, including Belle Fourche, Douglas/New Underwood, Hot Springs, Lead/Deadwood, Rapid City Central, Rapid City Stevens, Spearfish, and Sturgis. The Sturgis Scoopers won the 4 "A" wrestling title, with seven wrestlers winning regional titles.






More wrestling action can be seen at Thompson Photography

Nature Photo Cards Now Available!

Due a large number of customers asking if my nature images are available on cards, I have finally found a way to market and sell photo cards through my web site. The cards still have to be ordered directly through me, either by calling me at 605-641-2335, or by email at jmthompson@spe.midco.net, but they can be viewed on my website by clicking on the title or by following the link below. Here are a few samples!






The cards are available for $2.00 each or in boxes of eight for $15.00, plus postage and sales tax. I will deliver when ordered locally, or they can be picked up. They are available with any of the images in my galleries, and the boxes can be ordered with any assortment of cards.

Thompson Photography ~ Wonders of Nature Photo Cards

Wyoming Mountains Video Clip

As many of you know, my hometown and favorite place to hang out is in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. Here is a short video clip of some of my favorite areas of the Big Horns, along with a few pictures from the Wind Rivers and the Jackson Hole area where my in-laws are lucky enough to call home!

I hope you enjoy!

Boys Middle School Basketball Season

With the middle school girl's basketball season coming to end before the Christmas Break, now it is time for the boy's middle school basketball to begin. I shot my first game last night, with an exciting match up between the 7th Grade Belle Fourche Broncs and and the Newell Irrigators.

Here are some of the game highlights!







More pictures from this game and other middle school games can be seen and ordered at
Thompson Photography ~ Middle School Basketball

If any parents would like to ensure that I will have pictures of your son at a game, feel free to email me at jmthompson@spe.midco.com, or call me at 722-2335 and let me know when and where he is playing and his jersey number, and I will do my best to get some pictures for you to choose from!

Art Alley

Today, in spite of the 40-mph winds, I decided I wanted to go to Rapid City and photograph some of the graffiti in an alley I had noticed as I was walking by it earlier in the week. Being a country girl and not used to frequenting alleys, I was a little nervous about going by myself with my camera, so I convinced my husband and my dog they needed to accompany me. The dog was much easier to convince than my husband, but he knows I can't hold the dog and take pictures, so he agreed to go! Once we got there, I found out the alley actually has a name, Art Alley, and is quite well known in Rapid City. Just goes to show that I am not as well cultured and well traveled as I like to believe I am!!!






For anyone who hasn't been to Art Alley, it is in the alley behind The Hotel Alex Johnson on Main Street in downtown Rapid City. I highly recommend taking the tour and expanding your cultural horizons! There are some extremely gifted artists out there brightening up Rapid City's alleys!

Black Hills Arena Racing

Rapid City Fairgrounds arena was transformed into an indoor motocross track this weekend, as riders from all over the state, as well as neighboring states, convened for a day of fast-paced racing!

Unfortunately, I was only able to stay for the heat races this month, having to leave before the last chance qualifiers and the main races. However, next month I will be sure to make the entire event. If any of you have spoken to me about pictures, and you don't see pictures on my website, I apologize! I still have your rider numbers and I will definitely get more pictures at next month's races.




The peewee races are always alot of fun to watch, as these kids try so hard and are every bit as competitive as the older riders. There is always alot of help on hand to get the kids back on their bikes and get them going after mishaps!



More pictures from Saturday's event can be seen at:
Thompson Photography

If you would like pictures of a certain rider at next month's races, just send me an email at jmthompson@spe.midco.net with the rider's number and their class, and I will be sure to get some pictures!

For anyone who likes motorsports and fast-paced action, I highly recommend taking in a day of arena racing! The next event will be on February 14, 2009, with the heat races running all day and the main events starting at 6:30 PM. The doors close and the building is cleared out after the last chance qualifiers, at approximately 4:00-4:30 PM, and then the doors reopen at 5:45 PM. Dress warm, as it is a little cold, but it is a definitely a fun way to spend a Saturday!

MySpace Videos Now Available!

For all of you athletes out there with MySpace or Facebook pages, or if you would just like a video for your webpage, high-definition MP4 videos showcasing your sports pictures are now available!

++ $5.00 for up to two minutes or $10.00 for over two minutes ++



Contact me at jmthompson@spe.midco.net or 605-641-2335 for details