Jul 31, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Super Cub Farewell Yep, it’s yours truly trying to act like a bush pilot. The Piper Super Cub, Alaska’s favorite bush plane, makes for great fun flying, particularly for us Midwest flatlanders. It’s a great performing seaplane on straight or amphibious floats.
The Back Story On the weekend before Oshkosh, a small group of pilots ranging from heavy iron pilots to bush pilots, get together for back to the basics float plane flying. This image comes from one of those weekends, a few years ago. No, it’s not a selfie. It’s a simple click from the dock. My brother grabbed my camera and captured this image. See Floatplane Weekend | a 7 Image Story for more information and images. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Floatplane Weekend |
| Location | Lake Cadillac |
| Date/Time | 7/26/2013 1:45pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 78°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click from the dock. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 70mm (189mm) f/11 1/100s -0.33ev 100iso |
| Post | Lightened it a little. |
Jul 30, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Milkweed, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Milkweed Pod Milkweed pods still have beauty after the Monarchs migrate south to a warmer climate.
The Back Story This image came from a simple click on my daily walkabout. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Nearby Trail |
| Date/Time | 12/07/2014 4.36pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 35°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click on a walkabout. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 185mm (499mm) f/5 1/125s -0.33ev 400iso |
| Post | Added a little definition. |
Jul 29, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Raven, Yellowstone
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Raven Ravens tend to hang around the parking areas in Yellowstone so it’s not too hard to capture a few images of them. Ravens are among the smartest of all birds and have accompanied people around the Northern Hemisphere for centuries by following their wagons, sleds, sleighs, and cars looking for a quick meal. Ravens are really quite amazing birds. They can fly over 20,000 feet. They adapt to a very wide variety of habitats including the harsh climate in Yellowstone. They adapt to living around humans quite well. They’ll eat a wide variety of foods. They even befriend wolves while still sharing in the wolves bounty. Yes, amazing birds! For more information and images of wild Yellowstone, see Yellowstone NP Wild | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image came from a simple click in a Yellowstone parking area. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Day at Yellowstone NP |
| Location | Yellowstone National Park |
| Date/Time | 10/21/2014 3:54pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 37°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/9 1/160s 0ev 800iso |
| Post | Smoothed background and sharpened eye. |
Jul 28, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Dragonfly, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Dragonfly My Labor Day walkabout turned out to be a kayak about; this Dragonfly hitched a ride for awhile. Now, I have not been an insect photog and do not have lenses to get those cool insect shots. Still, even with a simple telephoto and a kayak, I was able to capture a decent image of this Dragonfly. For more insect images, see Nikon 1 V3 for Insects | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image came from a simple click after kayaking. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day on the Lake |
| Location | Pleasant Lake, Michigan |
| Date/Time | 8/31/2014 4:35pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 72°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click after kayaking. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 170mm (459mm) f/5 1/250s -0.33ev 100iso |
| Post | |
Jul 27, 2021 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Montana, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Absaroka Range The Absaroka Range as seen through the pass at Bozeman, MT. While hiking through the high desert countryside, this storm grew over the Absaroka Range. It seemed really dramatic with warm sunset light coming through the clouds. For more storm cloud images, see Storm Clouds | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image came from a simple click while hiking in high desert northwest of Bozeman, MT. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Montana Visit |
| Location | Near Bozeman, Montana |
| Date/Time | 8/15/2014 7:44pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 60°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple landscape click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 30mm (81mm) f/9 1/125s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | Smoothed some of the clouds and added definition to other cloud parts. |
Jul 26, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Water Lily
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Lily Pad The white water lily is a perennial plant that tends to form dense colonies. The leaves arise from the lake bottom, several feet deep, on flexible stalks. The leaves are almost round and bright green with a 6 to 12 inches diameter and a slit about a third of the length of the leaf. Leaves usually float on the water’s surface. Flowers arise on separate stalks, have brilliant white petals with yellow centers. The flowers may float or stick above the water. Each fragrant flower opens in the morning and closes before evening.
The Back Story This walkabout was more like a kayak about. This white water lily image was captured in hard light; still it captured the below water stems. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | 4th of July on Pleasant Lake |
| Location | Pleasant Lake MI |
| Date/Time | 7/04/2014 6:09pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 76°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click from a kayak. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 70mm (189mm) f/8 1/250s -0.33ev 140iso |
| Post | Smoothed shadows a bit. |
Jul 25, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Gecko, Hawaii, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Gold Dust Day Gecko Landscapes are nice; wildlife is better. Problem is; there’s not much wildlife along the Kona Coast unless you get into the water. When stopping for a rest on a mid day walkabout, these Geckos were just playing around. At first, they seemed like a nuisance, but then they became fun to watch. They seem to be curious critters and, of course, they’re naturally cute.
The Back Story This gecko posed on the leaf for a long time. Simple clicks captured many images. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hawaii Trip |
| Location | Kona Coast on the Big Island, Hawaii |
| Date/Time | 6/23/2014 12:04pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 82°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Local walkabout simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 170mm (459mm) f/16 1/80s 0ev 800iso |
| Post | |
Jul 24, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Hawaii, Hibiscus, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Hibiscus One area along my Kona Coast walkabout was lined with Hibiscus. The late afternoon sun provided sweet light to capture this image.
The Back Story Simple click. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hawaii Trip |
| Location | Kona Coast on the Big Island, Hawaii |
| Date/Time | 6/21/2014 6:54pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 76°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Local walkabout simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.4G lens |
Exposure
| 50mm (135mm) f/2.8 1/250s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | Sharpened shadow a touch. |
