May 20, 2013 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Landscape, Landscape Portfolio, Nikon D3x, Platte River
Platte River Sunset The Platte River in central Nebraska, during late February, March, and Early April, provides us with a unique opportunity to experience Sandhill Cranes by the thousands. This image was captured near one of the bridges crossing the river just after sunset. The black dots in the sky are Sandhill Cranes coming to roost for the night on the swallow sand bars of the river where they can hear predators before they get too close. And, the landscape images can also be stunning like this Platte River Sunset.
May 20, 2013 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2013, Flowers, Nikon 1 V1, Orchid
Phalaenopsis Orchid This orchid has not bloomed in over a year. Now, it’s just full of beautiful blooms. It’s a bit surprising to me how well the Nikon 1 V1 does close up with flowers. Perhaps, tomorrow I should haul out the heavy iron and see the difference.
May 19, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Canada Geese, Daily Image 2013, Nikon 1 V1, Walkabout, Wildlife
Spring’s in the Air Yes, it’s that time of year. Won’t be long before the goslings appear. This image was captured handheld while kneeling on one knee in after sunset light.
May 18, 2013 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2013, Nikon 1 V1, Walkabout
Woods Come Alive My walkabout today takes a different route through the woods. It’s always been difficult for me to capture the essence of the woods. This image is my latest attempt to capture that feeling you get when walking alone through newly budded trees and fresh leaves.
May 17, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2013, Great Blue Heron, Nikon 1 V1, Walkabout, Wildlife
Blue Heron Fishing This Great Blue Heron paid no attention to me, about 30 yards away, as I walked along one of my favorite walkabouts. He was just too busy with the task at hand, fishing. The click was relatively easy; just focus, keep an eye on the subject, and wait. When the heron has his neck stretched out and he’s looking intently at the water, get ready for a burst to catch the action.
May 16, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2013, Nikon 1 V1
Going to Work Well yes, although I do not work in the city, sometimes I need to go downtown. The train makes the whole experience a bit easier. For some folks, the train ride is a daily experience.
May 15, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2013, Nikon 1 V1, Walkabout
Light at Days End Today, the weather was just quite nice; partly cloudy skies, warm in the 80s, light winds. And, tonight’s walkabout nicely followed the day. Didn’t see any critters though. The Nikon 1 V1 continues to be my go to camera for walkabouts.
May 14, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2013, Loon, Nikon D300, Wildlife
Common Loon Today was an indoors day for me. This image from May 2012 features a Common Loon on a lake in Michigan. He was out foraging. Each time he went under water, he would come up much farther way from our boat. Patience was the virtue of the day.
