Jun 6, 2016 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2016, Lighthouses, Mackinac Island, Nikon 1 V3
The Round Island Light, also known as the “Old Round Island Point Lighthouse”, is a lighthouse constructed in 1895 and located on the western shore of Round Island. Located on the Straits of Mackinac just across the shipping lane from Mackinac Island, it is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world as thousands of tourists pass within a half mile of the 119 year old lighthouse on ferries each day during the summer season.
Jun 5, 2016 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom, Daily Image 2016, Mackinac Island, Nikon 1 V3, Seascape, The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes can be relatively calm or so rough, the waves rival ocean waves. That’s Mackinac Bridge in the distance.
Jun 4, 2016 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Cover Bridges, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3
Covered Bridge in Long Grove Yep, a one way covered bridge right in Long Grove, IL. OK, it’s not an old fashion covered bridge. It’s still cool to see it in use today by autos and bicycles alike.
Jun 3, 2016 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3, Sandhill Crane, Wildlife
Sandhill Crane: Nesting Pair & Colt OK, perhaps I’ve gone overboard on Sandhill Cranes. Still, this image shows the family on an outing. The Colt is learning how to find food on its own. It probably can’t fly yet so a family outing must be done with some care.
Jun 2, 2016 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3, Sandhill Crane, Wildlife
Sandhill Crane: Mom & Baby Yes, it’s more Sandhill Crane images from that small lake in far northern Illinois near Lake Zurich. The female Sandhill Crane appears to be enjoying the first sunny day in a while with her Colt. This Colt appears to be about 2 months old.Jun 1, 2016 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3, Sandhill Crane, Wildlife
Sandhill Crane Portrait Seldom do I get close enough to capture a portrait of a Sandhill Crane. Finally, my day came while visiting far northern Illinois near Lake Zurich. This image is by far the closest and clearest Sandhill Crane I have ever captured. Hopefully, I will be able to back to the lake while the Sandhills are here.