Aug 5, 2018 | 7 Image Stories, AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 50mm f1.4G, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED, Arizona, California, Illinois, IMHO, Montana, Nikon D300, Nikon D3x, Sunflower, Sunset, Trains, Way Cool
Way Cool | a 7 Image Story The obvious question: what do you mean by “way cool.” Way cool, as a term, has been used for many years now. To me, it’s a feeling of accomplishment, uniqueness, a bit of luck, and the WOW factor. These images may not be my best in class image. Yet, they all tell a certain story of their own.
The small world of a Wild Sunflower turns into a universe for the Lady Bug. ● A train carrying its special cargo, a 737 fuselage, travels through a Montana mountain valley. ● An old train sits permanently parked outside an old western town train station at Nevada City, Montana. ● As the sun sets on the Port of Los Angeles, a freighter from Japan brings automobiles to the USA. ● The sun sets on serene Patagonia Lake after a beautiful, balmy 60ºF+ Arizona winter day. ● The changing landscape of the American farm from family farm to corporate windmills; while, at least, the lightning stays the same. ● And finally, the hope found in spring’s renewal of life.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Way Cool.
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Jun 3, 2018 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 7 Image Stories, AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Canada Geese, Cockpit View, IMHO, Lilac, Michigan, Nikon 1 V3, Red-tailed Hawk, Sandhill Crane, Spring 2018 Hodgepodge, Sunset
Spring 2018 Hodgepodge | a 7 Image Story It’s time to share a few images from this spring. They are in no particular order; just random images I find interesting from this spring.
The aerial image captures the scene out the windshield flying north along the western coast of Michigan. Great weather, light winds, and mild waves make Lake Michigan look serene.
Sandhill Crane’s must not be as scared of people in a kayak. While kayaking on Pleasant Lake, I let the kayak float slowly close to the lake’s edge, but did not see the Sandhill until within 10 yards and moving closer. The Sandhill did not move much. Finally, I realized that I was too close and stopped the kayak by using the paddles. Even with the movement of the paddles, the Sandhill still did not move much. After a few minutes, it slowly walked out of the water, onto the bank, and into the woods.
Lilacs are in season in spring. Just snipping a few from the bush gives the house the smell of spring.
A lucky Red-tailed Hawk image was captured through the window shield when I stopped to see why the hawk was sitting along the side of the road. Most of the time, it’s hard to see that red tail.
Hey, what can I say. It’s a door on a lake. Doesn’t every lakes have one? Well, maybe not. What does it mean? Whatever you want it to mean. Perhaps, it’s a bit funny or a bit sad; perhaps, reflective. It’s only bounded by your own mind.
What’s more spring than a Canada Goose and her goslings. Again, the kayak really helps capture this family in their native habitat. The telephoto keeps me far enough way not to disturb the family.
At the end of a nice day trip, the sun sets just as leaving the airport. Nothing like coming back to your home field for the night!
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Spring 2018 Hodgepodge.
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Apr 4, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, Daily Image 2018, Nikon P7000, Spring Walkabout, Sunset, Walkabout
Spring Walkabout | No Leaves Sunset Spring sunsets capture imagination occasionally. Even when a nice evening walkabout fail to produce images of critters, a nice sunset image saves the day. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Spring Walkabout | a 7 Image Story.
Mar 10, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Daily Image 2018, Landscape, Nikon D3x, Platte River, Sandhills on the Platte, Sunset
Sandhills on the Platte | Platte River Sunset In the distance, the last Sandhills are landing to roost for the night as the last good light rests in the west. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Sandhills on the Platte | a 7 Image Story.
Jan 13, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Big Island Sunsets, Daily Image 2018, Hawaii, Hawaii, Landscape, Nikon D3x, Seascape, Sunset
Big Island Sunsets | Seashore Path The rugged shoreline path traverses lava rock, sand, and beach. It makes a beautiful evening walkabout. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.
Jan 12, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Big Island Sunsets, Daily Image 2018, Hawaii, Hawaii, Landscape, Nikon D3x, Seascape, Sunset
Big Island Sunsets | Blue Hour Well, in reality, blue hour usually only lasts about 20 minutes. During the blue hour the sky has a deep blue hue with saturated colors. It’s the time after sunset (just after golden hour) before total darkness when lighted colors really stand out, yet the background is still visible. The different shades of the sky and color saturation make it a great for landscape and seascape photography. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.
Jan 11, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Big Island Sunsets, Daily Image 2018, Hawaii, Hawaii, Landscape, Nikon D3x, Seascape, Sunset
Big Island Sunsets | Distant Maui This image looks toward Maui taken from the northwestern shore of the Big Island. Look closely and you’ll see Maui’s volcano, Haleakalā, (“house of the sun”) rising above the clouds at 10,023 feet. It’s a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of Maui. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.
Jan 10, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Big Island Sunsets, Daily Image 2018, Hawaii, Hawaii, Landscape, Nikon D3x, Seascape, Sunset
Big Island Sunsets | Rocky Tree Walking along the shoreline path just before sunset, it’s easy to see the rugged nature of the shore. After dark without any moonlight, the walk gets more difficult. A red miner’s light would be helpful. Time to think about long exposures. To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.
