Oct 13, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Grand Tetons, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad
Nikon D300 Salad | Oxbow Bend Snake River Shore Line OxBow Bend is located along the Snake River near Great Tetons NP. It’s one of the most photographed places on earth. This view at Oxbow Bend, away from the mountains, creates a bit different mood. Of course, without the nice morning blue sky, this image would be flat without the cold blue color cast. The sky makes all the difference.
The Back Story To capture this image, I arrived at the the Ox Bow Bend turnoff a little before o’dark thirty. A light snow cover greeted me at the turnoff. Just after first light, I climbed down the slightly frozen river bank to river’s edge. Upon setting up my tripod behind several rocks, I waited for any wildlife that might amble by my position. The crisp, cold morning air, the light spring snow cover, and the calm, no wind quiet of this remote place made me appreciate the scene in front of my lens. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details….
| Event | Early Morning Photo Trip |
| Location | Oxbow Bend on the Snake River in the Grand Tetons |
| Date/Time | 5/02/2010 6:28am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 27°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Short walk to river’s edge, setup tripod, wait for the light and a simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (36mm) f/16 1/160s 0ev 200iso |
| Post | |
Oct 3, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Illinois, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad
Nikon D300 Salad | Illinois Farm Even the flat land of Illinois sometimes makes a dramatic landscape image. This image was captured just as rain showers were moving off stage left. Within an hour, the clouds were gone and the sun had set. The challenge, of course, is to capture the essence of the moment.
The Back Story This image was a simple click after stopping along the gravel road. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Drive through the Country |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 8/18/2009 6:28pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 72°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (36mm) f/16 1/60s 0ev 220iso |
| Post | |
Sep 14, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Badlands, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup
Nikon D200 Soup | Badlands NP This storm over the Badlands brings the Great Plains to mind. The Badlands are along the western edge of the Great Plains. The prairie seems to stretch forever, even on this rolling terrain. Thunderstorms rumble over the Badlands frequently during the summer months. In fact, they are one of the trademarks of the Great American Prairie, which ranges from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest and from Canada to Oklahoma. Nothing reminds us more of America more than the Great American Prairie. For additional information and images, see The Great American Prairie | a 7 Image Story and America the Beautiful | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Just as I was about to leave the north entrance of Badlands NP, I noticed the thunderstorm northwest of the park. I stopped the car and used it as a tripod. This image was captured by shear luck. The camera did not have a lightning detector on it. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Trip to the Badlands |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 6/08/2008 1:43pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 62°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click using vehicle as tripod. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (36mm) f/22 1/80s 0ev 200iso |
| Post | Smoothed clouds a bit. |
Sep 11, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup, Sunset
Nikon D200 Soup | Lakeside Fall Sunset The leaves have fallen, the lake will soon be ice, and snow will blanket the land and ice.
The Back Story Simple click! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Sunset |
| Location | Northern Michigan |
| Date/Time | 12/04/2007 6:58pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 22°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (36mm) f/4 1/40s 0ev 1600iso |
| Post | Smoothed clouds a bit. |
Sep 9, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup, Yellowstone
Nikon D200 Soup | Yellowstone Wild This location is among my favorite places in Yellowstone. Whenever I turn off the road and stop here, no one else is around. It feels remote even though it’s just off the main road.
The Back Story Simple click! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Day in Yellowstone |
| Location | Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 11/08/2007 3:11pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 45°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (36mm) f/5.6 1/800s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | Smoothed the clouds a bit. |
May 23, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x, Yellowstone
Landscape Portfolio | Still Water Yellowstone NP has so much for a photographer like Still Water. It’s a photographer’s paradise. Even with bald skies and no wind, Yellowstone never disappoints.
The Back Story I have captured images at this river for several years. For some reason, I have only had bald skies. Still, when you are visiting the park on a periodic basis, you get the weather you get. Notice the emphasis on the river’s clear water; not the skies.
Details…
| Event | Driving Through Yellowstone |
| Location | Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 11/07/2010 10:14 am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 41°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Hike to water’s edge, setup tripod, and click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 12-24mm zoom lens |
May 22, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Grand Tetons, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x
Landscape Portfolio | Road to Oxbow Bend Some folks claim Oxbow Bend to be the most photographed location in North America. It seems to be beautiful year around. On this particular day, this image appeared in the late morning at the edge of the nice light. For more information and images, see Grand Tetons | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story On this morning, after capturing images from daybreak, I went back to Oxbow Bend and this image just appeared. Actually, I captured numerous bracketed images in anticipation of a possible HDR, but they were not necessary.
Details…
| Event | Late Morning at Oxbow Bend |
| Location | Grand Teton NP |
| Date/Time | 11/06/2010 11:37 am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 43°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Came back to Oxbow Bend for late morning images, setup tripod, and click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 70-200 mm zoom lens |
May 18, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Grand Tetons, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | Snake River Shore Line at Oxbow Bend OxBow Bend is located along the Snake River near Great Tetons NP. It’s one of the most photographed places in the country. In this image, Mt. Moran stands majestic in the background. Several coyote packs could be heard in the distance. Also, black bear, grizzly bear, moose, elk, and wolves call this area home. Unfortunately, the wildlife did not appear except for a couple of river otters. However, the crisp, cold morning air, the light spring snow cover, and the calm, no wind quiet of this remote place made me appreciate the scene in front of my lens. As Mt. Moran became reflected in the Snake River and the morning shadows began to change, this composition appeared.
The Back Story To capture this image, I arrived at the the Ox Bow Bend turnoff a little before o’dark thirty. A light snow cover greeted me at the turnoff. Just after first light, I climbed down the slightly frozen river bank to river’s edge. Upon setting up my tripod behind several rocks, I waited for any wildlife that might amble by my position.
Details…
| Event | Early Morning Photo Trip |
| Location | Oxbow Bend on the Snake River |
| Date/Time | 5/06/2010 6:28 am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 23°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Short walk to river’s edge, setup tripod, wait for the light. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
