Nebraska Through the Lens (2024)

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March 2, 2018 alyssa baldridge

Nebraska Through The Lens, an online community of photographers started by SteveEvans and Jonathan Wagner Jr., was formed in 2016 and has become the go-to for Nebraska-based photographers showcasing their work.

The Facebook group, who can be found by searching “Nebraska through the lens,” features thousands of images of Nebraska and has more than 132,000 members. Images range from landscapes and wildlife to trail cam images and Americana. As long as the photograph was taken in Nebraska, it can find a home on their page.

To post your own images, visit this group on Facebook (don’t forget to follow NEBRASKAland Magazine on Facebookor Instawhile you’re at it!). Until then, enjoy the small collection of the beautiful Nebraska images they have produced below.

Follow NEBRASKAland Magazine and Nebraska Through the Lens on Facebook today to add a dose of stunning photography to your days.

Want to see more? View additional captivating posts from the group below!

It is estimated that there are about 600,000 snow geese,resting and feeding on there flight north to Canada, at the DeSoto Wild Life Refuge. It’s mesmerizing to watch them.

Posted by Harriet Thorsen Waite on Thursday, March 1, 2018

Happy 151st birthday Nebraska!This is a vertorama I made of the Capital building in Lincoln.

Posted by Joel BO Jones onThursday, March 1, 2018

Reflection of a Winter Sunrise

Posted by Brenda Martin onSaturday, February 24, 2018

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FAQs

Why was Nebraska through the lens shut down? ›

On Wednesday, Evans was finally notified through email that the site was taken down because “Facebook's technology had identified that we had violated their community standards on intellectual property,” Evans said.

What is the most photographed place in Nebraska? ›

The 10 Best Places to Photograph In Nebraska
  • # 1. The Sandhills.
  • #2. Toadstool Geologic Park.
  • #3. DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge/Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge.
  • #4. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.
  • #5. Ft. Robinson State Park.
  • #6. Ponca State Park.
  • #7. Niobrara State Park.
  • #8. Arbor Day Lodge State Park.

How empty is Nebraska? ›

Eighty-nine percent of the cities in Nebraska have fewer than 3,000 people. Nebraska shares this characteristic with five other Midwestern states: Kansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota and South Dakota, and Iowa. Hundreds of towns have a population of fewer than 1,000.

What state is to the left of Nebraska? ›

Nebraska borders South Dakota to the north, Kansas to the south, Colorado to the southwest, and Wyoming to the west, the Missouri River creates the border with Iowa and Missouri in the east. General Map of Nebraska, United States.

What's the prettiest place in Nebraska? ›

From magical waterfalls and dramatic bluffs to peaceful rivers and otherworldly rock formations, Nebraska is packed full of hidden gems.
  • Sunken Gardens. ...
  • Toadstool Geologic Park. ...
  • Indian Cave State Park. ...
  • Chimney Rock. ...
  • Niobrara National Scenic River. ...
  • Smith Falls State Park. ...
  • Scotts Bluff National Monument. ...
  • Snake River Falls.

What is the least populated place in Nebraska? ›

Monowi (/ˈmɒnoʊwaɪ/ MON-oh-wye) is an incorporated village in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States. It garnered national and international recognition after the 2010 United States census counted only one resident of the village, Elsie Eiler.

What is one famous person in Nebraska? ›

Warren Buffet is likely the most famous person from Nebraska. He is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. Warren is one of the most influential investors in the world today, with a net worth of $120 billion as of 2023.

What happened in 1887 in Nebraska? ›

In 1887, the Dawes Severalty Act tried to promote assimilation of Native Americans by replacing reservations with individually owned farms and ranches. Each head of household was to receive acres to create a farm or grazing land for a ranch.

What happened when Nebraska became a state? ›

On March 1, 1867, President Andrew Johnson reluctantly signed the proclamation declaring Nebraska's statehood. The signing ended the life of a territory which thirteen years earlier had been organized amid controversy.

When was Nebraska opened for settlement? ›

In 1854, the federal government passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and a large area of land labeled the Nebraska Territory was open for settlement. Not everyone was happy with the Kansas-Nebraska plan. Southerners feared it would lead to a territory filled with anti-slavery settlers.

When did Interstate 80 open in Nebraska? ›

Construction on Interstate 80 in Nebraska began in 1957 near Gretna and was completed in 1974 near Sidney. The stretch between Lincoln and Omaha opened in August 1961. Another 40 miles of I-80, between Grand Island and Kearney, was completed following an opening ceremony held on August 20, 1963.

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