Nov 30, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Kelly D Experimental, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Kelly D Experimental The Kelly D is an experimental aircraft made by Noll Roddy Brooks in 1988. It sort of looks antique, but notice the engine, a Lycoming 0-290. None the less, it’s one of the many beautiful planes attending the AAA Fly-in. The experimental airplane must have inspired a bit of artistry in this image. For a photographer, Antique Field at the AAA Fly-in provides nice backgrounds to explore.
The Back Story While panning, a burst of clicks captured this image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | AAA Fly-in | |
| Location | Blakesburg, Iowa | |
| Date/Time | 9/01/2017 6:48 pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Far Skies | 60°F | Calm Winds | |
| Method | Burst of clicks while panning. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens | |
Exposure
| 300mm (300mm) f/6.7 1/60s 0ev 100iso | |
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Nov 29, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Hawaii, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Kilauea NP A walkabout around Kilauea NP reveals many different kinds of terrain from raw lava rock to tropical forests. For more images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story While hiking on Kilauea, this image was captured with a simple click after a manual focus, handheld. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hiking Kilauea | |
| Location | Kilauea NP, Big Island, Hawaii | |
| Date/Time | 6/26/2014 3:21pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 80°F | Moderate Winds | |
| Method | Simple click after manual focus, handheld. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens | |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/8 1/1000s -0.5ev 400iso | |
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Nov 28, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Hawaii, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Big Island Seashore The rugged shoreline path traverses lava rock, sand, and beach. It makes a beautiful evening walkabout. For more images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image required 5 clicks to make a HDR image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Coastline Walkabout | |
| Location | Big Island, Hawaii | |
| Date/Time | 6/23/2014 7:24pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 71°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Five simple clicks for HDR. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens | |
Exposure
| 35mm (35mm) f/8 1600iso HDR | |
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Nov 27, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Hyalite Canyon, Montana, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Hyalite Canyon Stream Hyalite Canyon lies just south of BozeMan, MT and it never disappoints the photographer. No matter what time of year I have visited; there have always been nice photo opportunities. It just keeps drawing you back. It provides the photog with so many different challenges to make great images.
The Back Story A short hike took me down to the stream and through some heavy underbrush. Then, I setup the tripod with camera attached low to the rocks in the stream. Then, after kneeling on the wet rocks and focusing manually, it was a simple click; well maybe, not so simple. I slowed down the shutter just enough to get blur showing the water movement. The PC-E lens also helps to put the entire stream in focus. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Drive up Hyalite Canyon | |
| Location | Hyalite Canyon near Bozeman, Montana | |
| Date/Time | 10/16/2013 3:26pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 45°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click using a tripod while focusing manually. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens | |
Exposure
| 70mm (70mm) f/16 1/3s -1ev 50iso | |
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Nov 26, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Montana, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Montana Hay The Montana countryside is clear and filled with contrasts. With hay stacked sky-high, the Bridger Mountains stand many miles in the background. For more images, see America the Beautiful | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Montana’s big sky warrants a little bigger, wider than 2×3 scale. The haystack is big. The mountains are big. And, of course, the sky and clouds are big. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Drive through the Montana Countryside | |
| Location | Outside Bozeman, Montana | |
| Date/Time | 10/16/2013 11:45am Local Time | |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 45°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens | |
Exposure
| 70mm (70mm) f/8 1/125s -0.5ev 200iso | |
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Nov 25, 2021 | AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, California, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Old Mission Color The Mission San Juan Capistrano may be a historic landmark, but it also contains some very colorful flowers.
The Back Story This courtyard image was a simple click while touring the mission. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Afternoon at the Mission | |
| Location | Mission San Juan Capistrano | |
| Date/Time | 11/15/2012 1:37pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 65°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens | |
Exposure
| 70mm (70mm) f/8 1/125s -0.5ev 200iso | |
| Post | | |
Nov 24, 2021 | AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, California, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Old Mission The Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark. It was founded over two hundred years ago as the 7th of 21 missions across the state. It includes a chapel which is still standing where Saint Serra celebrated Mass. Originally was built to be a self sufficient community; a center for agriculture, industry, education and religion and is famous for the annual return of the Swallows.
The Back Story This courtyard image was a simple click while touring the mission. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Afternoon at the Mission | |
| Location | Mission San Juan Capistrano | |
| Date/Time | 11/15/2012 1:04pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 65°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens | |
Exposure
| 38mm (38mm) f/8 400iso | |
| Post | | |
Nov 23, 2021 | AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks, Yellowstone
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Yellowstone Rocks Yellowstone NP is not really known for its photogenic rocks. Still, the images are there for the photographer willing to get a bit off the beaten path. This image comes from the northwestern part of the park; just south of the north entrance near Gardiner, MT.
The Back Story After climbing down to river’s edge and kneeling on the ground, this image was a simple click. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day Trip to Yellowstone | |
| Location | Yellowstone NP | |
| Date/Time | 9/25/2012 11:28am Local Time | |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 52°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click after climbing down to river’s edge. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens | |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/16 1/30s -0.5ev 100iso | |
| Post | Added a little definition. | |
