Jan 17, 2022 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Around the House, Cardinal, Daily Image 2022, Nikon 1 V3
Around the House | Two Male Cardinals Cardinals do not fly in flocks. They generally stay relatively close to their mates. Still, it’s very difficult to get two of them in the same frame. For more information and images on using the Nikon 1 V3 for bird photography, see Nikon 1 V3 for Birds | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/15/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window! |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter and a AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 140mm (378mm) f/8 1/500s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jan 15, 2022 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Around the House, Cardinal, Daily Image 2022, Nikon 1 V3
Around the House | Male Cardinal Close This close-up Cardinal portrait nicely shows the detailed color scheme of a male Cardinal. For more information and images on using the Nikon 1 V3 for bird photography, see Nikon 1 V3 for Birds | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/15/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window! |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter and a AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/9 1/500s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jan 14, 2022 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Around the House, Cardinal, Daily Image 2022, Nikon 1 V3
Around the House | Female Cardinal Close This close-up Cardinal portrait really shows the detailed color scheme of a female Cardinal. For more information and images on using the Nikon 1 V3 for bird photography, see Nikon 1 V3 for Birds | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/15/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window! |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter and a AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/7.1 1/250s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jan 9, 2022 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Around the House, Cardinal, Daily Image 2022, Nikon 1 V3
Around the House | Female Cardinal Nice light and a perch with decent background make the image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/07/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter & AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/7.1 1/500s -0.33ev 720iso |
Dec 9, 2021 | Cardinal, Nikon 1 V3, Outliers
Outliers | Hoping for Snow Cardinals really stand out against the snow; a splash of color in a sea of snow.
The Back Story Just a simple click while having a bite of lunch. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Enjoying the Snow | |
| Location | Northern Illinois | |
| Date/Time | 1/04/2021 12:35pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 55°F | Calm Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter & a AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens | |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/5.6 1/1250s 0.33ev 1600iso | |
| Post | Sharpened eye. | |
Aug 17, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Cardinal, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Cardinal Cardinals cheer us up during the cold winter months with their brilliant colors. Cardinals don’t migrate and they don’t molt into a dull plumage, so they stay breathtakingly beautiful against winter’s snow.
Quick Facts…
| Male Cardinal … brilliant red all over, with a reddish bill, and black face mask.
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| Habitat | Woodland edges in thickets and bushes. Inhabited areas like backyards and parks. |
| Range | Year around in Northern Illinois |
| Nest | Well hidden in dense shrubs, vines, or low trees. |
| Diet | Varied diet of mostly seeds and berries as well as many insects like beetles, grasshoppers, etc. |
| Behavior | Sits low in shrubs & trees. Forages on or near the ground and bird feeders. Travel in pairs. |
| Size | Length: 8.3-9.1 in | Weight: 1.5-1.7 oz | Wingspan: 9.8-12.2 in |
The Back Story Small birds like this Cardinal can be challenging to capture even with a long, fast lens. The Nikon 1 V3 with the 70-300mm lens allows for a 810mm effective focal length. It’s a long, not so fast lens at f5.6, but a very sharp lens. Still, it takes some practice to get a tack sharp image shooting handheld. Northern Cardinals tend to sit low in shrubs and trees or forage on or near the ground, often in pairs. This image was a simple click through the window at the kitchen table. For more information and images, see Nikon 1 V3 for Birds | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Lunchtime Photo |
| Location | Backyard |
| Date/Time | 2/01/2019 11:37am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 14°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click out the window. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/5.6 1/2000s -0.33ev 1000iso |
| Post | Sharpened eyes and added a little definition. |
Feb 11, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Cardinal, Daily Image 2021, In Search of Snowbirds, Nikon 1 V3
Northern Illinois | 1/06/2021 11:58 am Local Time | Mostly Cloudy 34°F Calm Winds
In Search of Snowbirds | Female Cardinal In this image, the snow makes a nice background for the Female Cardinal. The Female Cardinal might not be as brilliant red as the male. Still, her subtle feather coloring stands out against the snow.
The Back Story Sometimes, keeping the camera close during lunch pays off. After that, it’s a simple click.
Quick Facts…
| Female Cardinal … Pale brown with reddish tinges. Same red-orange bill & black face mask.
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| Habitat | Woodland edges in thickets and bushes. Inhabited areas like backyards and parks. |
| Range | Year around in Northern Illinois |
| Nest | Well hidden in dense shrubs, vines, or low trees. |
| Diet | Varied diet of mostly seeds and berries as well as many insects like beetles, grasshoppers, etc. |
| Behavior | Sits low in shrubs & trees. Forages on or near the ground and bird feeders. Travel in pairs. |
| Size | Length: 8.3-9.1 in | Weight: 1.5-1.7 oz | Wingspan: 9.8-12.2 in |
Feb 9, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Cardinal, Daily Image 2021, In Search of Snowbirds, Nikon 1 V3
Northern Illinois | 12/04/2019 11:46 am Local Time | Cloudy 33°F Light Winds
In Search of Snowbirds | Male Cardinal In this image, the ice makes an interesting background for the brilliant reds in the Cardinal. A Male Cardinal’s brilliant red body can cheer us up, particularly when viewed against the snow. Cardinals don’t migrate and don’t molt into a dull plumage. They stay breathtakingly beautiful against winter’s snow.
The Back Story With ice and snow covering everything, maneuvering to get the angle on this image was much harder than the simple click at the end.
Quick Facts…
| Male Cardinal … brilliant red all over, with a reddish bill, and black face mask.
|
| Habitat | Woodland edges in thickets and bushes. Inhabited areas like backyards and parks. |
| Range | Year around in Northern Illinois |
| Nest | Well hidden in dense shrubs, vines, or low trees. |
| Diet | Varied diet of mostly seeds and berries as well as many insects like beetles, grasshoppers, etc. |
| Behavior | Sits low in shrubs & trees. Forages on or near the ground and bird feeders. Travel in pairs. |
| Size | Length: 8.3-9.1 in | Weight: 1.5-1.7 oz | Wingspan: 9.8-12.2 in |
