Aug 31, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | White Peacock Butterfly The Peacock butterflies are common in southern Texas and Florida. They are found near ponds or streams in fields or parks as well as roadside ditches. Their wing span measures 2 – 2 3/4 inches. For more butterfly images, also see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story The Peck Butterfly House offers the opportunity to get very close to a number of beautiful butterflies. Time and patience are required to focus even though the butterflies are plentiful. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Trip to the Peck Butterfly House |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/10/2021 2:26 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 88°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 89.9mm (242mm) f/8 1/250s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | Reduced noise, add definition, and sharpen eye. |
Aug 30, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Flowers, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Contour Close The naked eye can only get so close. Macro photography can give you a very different perspective which is better than the naked eye. Just look at the amazing detail in a simple flower.
The Back Story My walkabouts tend to take longer in the spring. It takes time and patience to capture nice macro images especially with a manual focus lens. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/30/2021 5:25 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 66°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required for handheld manual focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with an Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 135mm (365mm) f/8 1/1250s -0.33ev 1600iso |
| Post | Reduced noise and smoothed background a bit. |
Aug 29, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Michigan, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Spring Snow Storm April snow storms aren’t all that unusual, particularly in northern Michigan.
The Back Story Although this image came from a simple click, it was a carefully thought out click. Note, the exposure below. Also, note it’s not a B&W image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Michigan |
| Date/Time | 4/01/2021 7:28am Local Time |
| Weather | Light Snow | 24°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple, yet carefully thought out click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 30mm (81mm) f/10 1/40s -0.67ev 160iso |
| Post | Smoothed snow on ground a bit. |
Aug 28, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Cooper's Hawk, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | 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. The snow provides nice light contrast to show the hawk’s plumage.
The Back Story Sometimes you go to the image, sometimes the image comes to you, and sometimes the image just happens. Such was the case with this Cooper’s Hawk image. This simple click was captured while I was working. From time to time, I would look up from my laptop out the window. Suddenly, this Cooper’s Hawk appeared. After capturing numerous images, this one stood out. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 1/04/2021 10:57am Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 25°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| 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 1/800s 0.33ev 1600iso |
| Post | |
Aug 27, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Fox Squirrel, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Squirrel on Ice This little fox squirrel must be really hungry to chance the icy tree limbs for a few nibbles of food. For more winter mages, see A Bit of Winter | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image is another image captured with a simple click on my daily walkabout. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 12/30/2020 2:01pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 48°F | Gusty Strong Winds |
| Method | Simple click |
| 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/6.3 1/800s 0.33ev 1600iso |
| Post | Added a bit of definition and sharpen eye. |
Aug 26, 2021 | 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6, Michigan, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Lake Cadillac Color Fall color usually comes to Lake Cadillac in mid October.
The Back Story This image was captured with a simple click on my daily walkabout. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Lake Cadillac Michigan |
| Date/Time | 10/21/2020 1:34pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 48°F | Moderate Wind |
| Method | Simple click |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 |
Exposure
| 9.8mm (26mm) f/9 1/400s -0.33ev 400iso |
| Post | Added a bit of definition. |
Aug 25, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge, Sandhill Crane
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Sandhill Crane This Sandhill Crane frequents a nearby wetland area. It does not seem to care about people much. As long as you keep a decent distance, it just goes on about its business.
The Back Story This image was captured with a simple burst of clicks. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 10/10/2020 5:30pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 60°F | Moderate Wind |
| Method | Simple burst of clicks. |
| 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 1/1250s -0.33ev 1600iso |
| Post | Reduced noise, sharpened eye, and added a bit of definition. |
Aug 24, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 16mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Bee, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Bubble Bee Thistle Midwest thistles can grow to be very big plants; big weeds to most folks. When the thistles bloom, bees come around to pollinate. This bubble bee was very busy pollinating several blossoms on this six foot high thistle.
The Back Story This image was captured with a simple burst of clicks during my daily walkabout. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Local Trail |
| Date/Time | 8/29/2020 2:44pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 82°F | Moderate Wind |
| Method | Simple burst of clicks. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 lens with 16mm MOVO extension tube |
Exposure
| 110mm (297mm) f/5.6 1/500s -0.33ev 200iso |
| Post | Smoothed background and add a little definition to bee. |
