Jul 15, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, American Alligator, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Gator Eye to Eye Meet the American Alligator up close and personal; eyeball to eyeball at Everglades NP. American Alligators are black; all black. Some folks apparently think some are green. Not so, they’re all black.
The Back Story Yes, I was close, but not too close, lying on my belly to capture this image. The 70-300mm set at 70mm is still 189mm after the Nikon 1 V1 2.7 crop factor. Yes, that’s still close. After several clicks, I noticed several gators beginning to move toward me. Although gators generally move rather slowly, they can really move out fast. They were gathering on three sides around me. Time to move on! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Everglades NP Visit |
| Location | Everglades NP |
| Date/Time | 1/13/2014 3:02pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 81°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Captured image while laying on the ground to get eye level composition. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 70mm (189mm) f/4.5 1/640s -0.33ev 100iso |
| Post | Reduced green color cast a bit. Sharpened eye. |
Jul 14, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Raccoon
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Raccoon Wild Raccoons roam the Everglades. They use their front paws and long fingers to acquire a wide variety of food. Racoons can capture crawfish, frogs, and other creatures in the water. They also eat fruit, plants, and eggs.
The Back Story This Raccoon image, captured near Everglades NP, is clearly the nicest raccoon image I have ever captured. Wild Everglade raccoons greeted our air boat as we docked on a remote island. These guys roamed around an old native American house site which is still regularly visited. They kept their distance but clearly were not afraid of us. On several occasions, they stopped which gave us an opportunity to captured several images. The easy to carry Nikon 1 V1 and the 70-300mm lens allowed me to capture a nice image while not disturbing the raccoons. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Everglades NP Visit |
| Location | Near Everglades NP |
| Date/Time | 1/13/2014 12:29pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 80°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Captured while exploring a small island, handheld. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 145mm (391mm) f/4.8 1/500s -0.33ev 560iso |
| Post | Increased contrast a bit. |
Jul 13, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, American Alligator, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | American Alligator The American Alligator remains the iconic animal of the Florida Everglades. This gator resides in the Everglades near Everglades NP. It’s the top of the food chain in the glades. This guy, a 60+ year old gator, one of the largest in the area, barely moved as we passed by his favorite spot to sun bath. Gators must keep their internal body temperature at 82º F so it’s a water and sun life. For more information and images, see Everglades | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story The Nikon 1 V1 and the 70-300mm gave me plenty of reach in a light hiking package. This image was captured with a zoom lens, handheld from the seat of an air boat. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Everglades NP Visit |
| Location | Near Everglades NP |
| Date/Time | 1/13/2014 11:54am Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 80°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Captured with a zoom lens, handheld from an air boat. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 86mm (232mm) f/5 1/500s -0.33ev 280iso |
| Post | Sharpened eyes. |
Jul 12, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Cooper's Hawk, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Cooper’s Hawk Although the Cooper’s Hawk is smaller than the Red-tailed Hawk, their sleek build and smooth plumage give them a more refined look. For more information and images, see Cooper’s Hawk | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story My walkabout this day was during my lunch break. My walkabout trail wound around a stream with many small hills up the banks. After sighting the hawk, I made ready the camera and proceeded slowly along the trail. When the hawk noticed me, I stopped and backed away; shooting all the while. Luckily, the midday light was nice due to a thin cloud layer. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 12/01/2013 1:22pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 42°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Hiked along a stream until happened upon the hawk. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/5.6 1/1000s -0.33ev 360iso |
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Jul 11, 2021 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Lake Sunset Just before dark can sometimes be the best time to capture images.
The Back Story This image was captured handheld in manual exposure mode. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | In Search of a Beautiful Sunset |
| Location | Lake Cadillac |
| Date/Time | 9/27/2013 8:00pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 68°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Captured in manual exposure mode, handheld! |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 10mm (27mm) f/7.1 1/5s -2ev 200iso |
| Post | Smoothed sky & sharpened hoists a bit |
Jul 10, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Straight Down Grand Traverse Bay has incredibly clear water. This image was captured looking straight down over the side of the boat through about 30 feet of water along the eastern side of the bay.
The Back Story Even with the ripples in the water, the V1 set to f/9 and 1/125s kept both the ripples and bottom stones in focus. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Day Trip on a Boat |
| Location | Grand Traverse Bay near Elk Rapids, MI |
| Date/Time | 8/31/2013 2:47pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 77°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click from the edge of an anchored boat. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S AF-S 50mm f1.4G lens |
Exposure
| 50mm (135mm) f/9 1/250s -0.33ev 200iso |
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Jul 9, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Super Cub Pilot This pilot sure looks good as he docks the Super Cub. Besides being my brother, he’s a pretty good pilot. See Floatplane Weekend | a 7 Image Story for more floatplane images.
The Back Story Even at 1/60 second shutter speed, the propeller is blurred but the white tips are still faint. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Floatplane Weekend |
| Location | Lake Cadillac |
| Date/Time | 7/26/2013 12:41pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 75°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click from the dock. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 155mm (418mm) f/14 1/60s -0.33ev 100iso |
| Post | Added a bit more contrast and definition on the prop. |
Jul 8, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Kayaking A boy meets a kayak for the first time. Obviously, they both had a good time. This image was captured from another kayak just before sunset after a half a day on the lake. For more information and images, see Pleasant Lake Kayaking | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story The Nikon 1 V1 continues to prove valuable as a smaller, lighter take along camera. Nice early evening light make the image a simple click. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Half Day on Pleasant Lake |
| Location | Pleasant Lake Michigan |
| Date/Time | 8/16/2013 8.22pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 72°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click from another kayak. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 70mm (189mm) f/7.1 1/60s -0.33ev 200iso |
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