Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Lily Pad

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Lily Pad

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Lily Pad   The white water lily is a perennial plant that tends to form dense colonies. The leaves arise from the lake bottom, several feet deep, on flexible stalks.  The leaves are almost round and bright green with a 6 to 12 inches diameter and a slit about a third of the length of the leaf.  Leaves usually float on the water’s surface.  Flowers arise on separate stalks, have brilliant white petals with yellow centers.  The flowers may float or stick above the water.  Each fragrant flower opens in the morning and closes before evening.

The Back Story   This walkabout was more like a kayak about.  This white water lily image was captured in hard light; still it captured the below water stems.  Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

Details…

Event4th of July on Pleasant Lake
LocationPleasant Lake MI
Date/Time7/04/2014  6:09pm Local Time
WeatherFair  |  76°F  |  Light Winds
MethodSimple click from a kayak.
GearNikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens
Exposure
70mm (189mm)  f/8  1/250s  -0.33ev  140iso
PostSmoothed shadows a bit.

Bill’s Backyard Pond | Water Lily Closed

Bill's Backyard Pond | Water Lily Closed

Bill’s Backyard Pond | Water Lily Closed  Getting close with this water lily required a strange lens combination; a 21mm extension tube with a Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens.  The DC 135mm lens becomes a manual focus lens on the Nikon 1 V3 camera which works out very well for macro images.  And no, I did not fall or slip into the pond.  For the whole story with all images, see Bill’s Backyard Pond | a 7 Image Story.

Bill’s Backyard Pond | a 7 Image Story

Bill's Backyard Pond | VistaBill’s Backyard Pond | a 7 Image Story   When visiting with Bill over coffee, I notice what a beautiful backyard he had.  I seldom post about man made nature, but this yard just cried out for a post.  It’s so nice, he has had several weddings in his backyard.  The waterfall flows into a small pond filled with water lilies.  The walkway winds around the waterfall and pond.  Numerous flower species call this garden home.

Vista  A wide angle does not show much detail, yet it gives a perspective on how extensive Bill’s garden extends.   Eye Level   Eye level to what, a rabbit?  Well yes, this image is positioned low.  It captures a better idea of the relief in the image.   Water Lily Closed  Getting close with this water lily required a strange lens combination; a 21mm Bill's Backyard Pond | Macro Flowerextension tube with a Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens.  The DC 135mm lens becomes a manual focus lens on the Nikon 1 V3 camera which works out very well for macro images.  And no, I did not fall or slip into the pond.   Flower  Red flowers add some contrast color to a largely green backyard pond.  Waterfall   Waterfall big or small make relaxing images.  Bill’s waterfall may not be the biggest or smallest.  Still, it’s nicely done.  Moth   This Moth seemed quiet comfortable on the lily pad.  With a little wind moving the pad and the moth moving around a bit, it took awhile to capture this image.  Also, the combination of a 21mm extension tube and a manual focus DC 135mm lens made the depth of field quiet narrow.  Water Lily Full Bloom   Water Lilies come in many varieties.  This one really stands out against the pads.  It’s a really nice thought as we leave Bill’s Backyard Pond.

Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Bill’s Backyard Pond.

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