Nov 21, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks, Yellowstone
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Yellowstone Thermal Spring The thermal features at Yellowstone, while very hot and dangerous to wildlife and people, can also be very colorful and inviting to visitors.
The Back Story While hiking around this thermal feature, the image was a simple click after focusing the PE-E. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Day at Yellowstone | |
| Location | Yellowstone NP | |
| Date/Time | 9/21/2012 3:43pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 65°F | Calm Winds | |
| Method | Simple click after focusing the PE-E. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens | |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/11 100iso | |
| Post | | |
Nov 16, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Montana, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Old West Ranch This old Montana sod ranch house seems small against the big sky and mountains. The 9×16 scale helps portray the big sky landscape.
The Back Story After pulling off the Montana highway to make a photograph, the gate to the ranch was locked. So, I used a fence post as a tripod and captured this image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day Trip |
| Location | West of Bozeman, Montana |
| Date/Time | 11/20/2011 4:41pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 47°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple roadside click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/16 1/60s 1ev 100iso |
| Post | |
Nov 14, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Lighthouses, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Little Sable Light The Little Sable Light lies on the east shore of Lake Michigan in western Michigan.
The Back Story This image came from a simple click while walking along the beach. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Driving Diversion |
| Location | Little Sable Light |
| Date/Time | 10/16/2011 4:42pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 57°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/9.5 1/1000s -0.5ev 400iso |
| Post | |
Nov 13, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Aviation, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Storm Coming This storm blew up very quickly. I grabbed the closest camera and used the lens on it. It was spitting rain as I captured this image; 90 seconds later, it was pouring. By the way, the airplane is a Beech Bonanza.
The Back Story A quick burst of 5 images is all it takes for HDR. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Stormy Flying Day |
| Location | KARR Aurora Municipal Airport |
| Date/Time | 10/12/2011 4:21pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 72°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple HDR clicks. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/16 100iso |
| Post | |
Nov 10, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Badlands, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Badlands Rocks The Badlands’ rock formations are distinguished by their vibrant red, tan, and white stripes. Each stripe represents a different layer of sediment brought there by rivers and seas, millions of years ago. Over time, the mud and grit hardened into layered sedimentary rock. After sedimentary rock formed, the White, Bad, and Cheyenne rivers carved the flat floodplain into sloping hills, jagged cliff faces, and precarious spires. For more information and images, see The Badlands | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Stop along the main road in Badlands NP, climb a small hill, and make simple click after focusing the PC-E lens. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Day Trip to the Badlands NP |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 5/02/2011 11:04am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 52°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click after focusing the PC-E lens. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/19 1/500s -2.5ev 400iso |
| Post | Added a touch of definition. |
Nov 8, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Michigan, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Michigan Lone Tree The sun setting through the lone tree’s silhouette adds a touch of warmth to an otherwise cold winter day. For more lone tree images, see The Lone Tree | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured during a drive down gravel roads during the setting sun. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Sunset Drive |
| Location | Northern Michigan |
| Date/Time | 1/22/2011 6:18pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 9°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24m) f/16 200iso |
| Post | |
May 29, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Daily Image 2021, Hyalite Canyon, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x
Landscape Portfolio | Hyalite Creek Hyalite Creek is one of Montana’s little secrets with unending vistas year around.
The Back Story After a nice snow, drive up Hyalite Canyon road until the snows too deep, then take a hike up/down the creek. This image was the second from last one before I slipped on a wet rock and fell into Hyalite Creek. Yeah, it happens to me on occasion; actually fairly often. So, I just got my leg and posterior wet; water was cold. It was my second slip into the creek. Three years ago, about the same time of year, I slipped into the creek, down stream a bit, attempting to do the same thing. For some odd reason, I have captured some of my best images while getting wet from water or snow.
Details…
| Event | A Drive Up Hyalite Canyon |
| Location | Hyalite Creek |
| Date/Time | 11/20/2011 2:08 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 28°F | Light Winds |
| Method | After a nice snow, drive up Hyalite Canyon road until the snows too deep, then take a hike up/down the creek. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 24mm PCE lens |
May 27, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Badlands, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x
Landscape Portfolio | Badlands’ Valley Between the mid May and mid June the normally brown and tan landscape of the Badlands turns green and and the wild flowers bloom. My favorite time for Badlands Spring remains the 2nd week of June. Also, it’s a great time see wildlife babies. For more information and images, see The Badlands.
The Back Story Stop along the main road in Badlands NP, climb a small hill, and make a not so simple click. One must be careful. Falling off a rock can be hazardous to your health.
Details…
| Event | A Day at the Badlands |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 5/03/2011 10:29 am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 50°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Stop along the road, climb a small hill, a not so simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 24mm PCE lens |
