Sep 30, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup, White-tailed Deer
Nikon D200 Soup | White-tailed Deer This White-tailed Deer was walking through the woods of northern Michigan on an early spring day in late afternoon. As it walked, it would stop to look around. It spotted me even though I was using my vehicle as a bind. Then, it stood for a very long time looking at me while continually scouting the area. With all the light brown background, it was hard to know if any of my clicks were good. The trees and branches would move due to the wind. Either a branch was in the way or the deer blinked or suddenly moved. Finally, it stopped, looked, and Click! The deer then turned a walked away. After looking at the images in post processing, I realized only the last couple of clicks were keepers.
The Back Story This image was captured with a simple click while using my vehicle as a blind. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Afternoon Drive |
| Location | Cadillac, Michigan |
| Date/Time | 4/09/2009 4:09pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 44°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click while using my vehicle as a bind. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 400mm (600mm) f/5.6 1/200s 0ev 400iso |
| Post | |
Sep 29, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Mourning Dove, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup
Nikon D200 Soup | Mourning Dove on a Dock Docks get installed in Midwest lakes in the Spring. This Mourning Dove quickly finds a nice comfy perch.
The Back Story This image was captured with a simple click while walking by the docks. Note: I post an image everyday at hankonrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Morning Walkabout |
| Location | Lake Cadillac, Michigan |
| Date/Time | 4/09/2009 8:23am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 27°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple click while walking by the docks. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 400mm (600mm) f/6.3 1/30s 0ev 800iso |
| Post | Sharpened eye. |
Sep 28, 2021 | AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED, Horses, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup
Nikon D200 Soup | Sky Horse The horse and the sky seem to blend into the fence.
The Back Story This image was captured by simple click after stopping along the road. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Stop along the Ranch Road |
| Location | Gallatin River Ranch |
| Date/Time | 2/24/2009 5:14pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 45°F | High Winds |
| Method | A simple click after stopping along the road. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens |
Exposure
| 150mm (225mm) f/5.6 1/250s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | |
Sep 27, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup, Yellowstone
Nikon D200 Soup | Yellowstone Hard Winter Falls The harsh winters at Yellowstone can provide some interesting images. This particular day was relatively warm for a February day in Yellowstone. It was above zero. It’s not unusual for February to see temperatures of -20°F to -30°F. The Bison in the background looks pretty lonely.
The Back Story Capturing this image was pretty simple. A short hike from the snow coach and a simple click captured it. For more images and information about Yellowstone, see Yellowstone NP Wild | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Winter Day Trip to Yellowstone NP via Snow Coach |
| Location | Yellowstone NP Turnoff |
| Date/Time | 2/22/2009 12:28 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Overcast Skies | 6°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple Click. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED 80 lens |
Exposure
| 18mm (120mm) f/32 1/60s 0ev 450iso |
| Post | Smoothed background and add a little definition to trees. |
Sep 26, 2021 | AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup, Yellowstone
Nikon D200 Soup |Yellowstone Firehole Falls Firehole Falls are located about half a mile upstream from the confluence of the Firehole and Gibbon Rivers at Madison Junction. With only a 40 foot drop, Firehole Falls aren’t real tall; just majestic, with unsurpassed rugged beauty. It was a cold, overcast dull day in the middle of winter.
The Back Story Capturing this image was not so simple. Do Not Try This! Several People Have Been Injured! The falls lie about a hundred feet below the road. It was bit of a decent and climb back up to get this shot. In fact, it’s dangerous. Actually, the park rangers have now blocked off the way down to the river. Probably, too many people were falling; it’s really steep. I was the only one from the snow coach foolish enough to make the trip to the river bottom. I would not try it again without an experienced climbing buddy and a rope. Once along the river, what a reward. To capture this image, I used a tripod with its feet in the water. The river bank hugs the canyon wall so there’s not much room to maneuver. I tried to fall in the river, but luckily was unsuccessful. For more images and information about Yellowstone, see Yellowstone NP Wild | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Winter Day Trip to Yellowstone NP via Snow Coach |
| Location | Firehole Falls at Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 2/22/2009 10:50 am Local Time |
| Weather | Overcast Skies | 3°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Tripod in the river near the banks. Too dangerous to climb down and back. Would not do it again. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens |
Exposure
| 18mm (27mm) f/6.3 1/500s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | |
Sep 25, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Bison, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup
Nikon D200 Soup | Bison in Lamar Valley This Bison image comes from Lamar Valley on a cold February afternoon. Notice his heavy winter coat to protect him from Yellowstone’s hard, long winter. Bison are year round grazers requiring water every day. They eat primarily grasses, but will also eat flowering plants, lichens, and woody plant leaves. In the winter, they sweep their heads from side to side to clear the snow so they can eat the grasses below. Also, see American Bison | a 7 Image Story for more information and images of the American Bison.
The Back Story This image was a simple click after wading through a few feet of snow. The late afternoon light adds drama to the scene. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day in Yellowstone |
| Location | Lamar Valley at Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 2/20/2009 4:47pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 22°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple click after wading through a few feet of snow. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 400mm (600mm) f/5.6 1/60s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | |
Sep 24, 2021 | AF DC 135mm f2D, Koala, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup
Nikon D200 Soup | Koala Sleeping Koalas love to sleep; like 18 hours a day. Of the many Koalas sleeping photos I have captured, the image is my favorite. For the whole story with all images, see Koalas | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image came from a simple click while visiting the zoo. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Zoo Visit |
| Location | San Diego Zoo |
| Date/Time | 1/14/2009 10:05am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 66°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF DC 135mm f2D lens |
Exposure
| 135mm (202mm) f/2 1/500s -1ev 200iso |
| Post | |
Sep 23, 2021 | AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED, Gallatin River Ranch, Montana, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup
Nikon D200 Soup | Gallatin River Ranch Road This road leads south and ends at the Gallatin River, which has some of the best fly fishing on the planet. Big country has big ranches with long gravel roads that can distort perspective. It’s really hard to tell how far are those mountains in the distance. For the whole story with all images, see Gallatin River Ranch | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image came from a simple click while hiking. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hike on the Ranch |
| Location | Gallatin River Ranch |
| Date/Time | 9/28/2008 3:59 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 66°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens |
Exposure
| 34mm (51mm) f/4.2 1/2000s 0ev 200iso |
| Post | |
