Nov 14, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Lighthouses, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Little Sable Light The Little Sable Light lies on the east shore of Lake Michigan in western Michigan.
The Back Story This image came from a simple click while walking along the beach. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Driving Diversion |
| Location | Little Sable Light |
| Date/Time | 10/16/2011 4:42pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 57°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/9.5 1/1000s -0.5ev 400iso |
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Nov 13, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Aviation, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Storm Coming This storm blew up very quickly. I grabbed the closest camera and used the lens on it. It was spitting rain as I captured this image; 90 seconds later, it was pouring. By the way, the airplane is a Beech Bonanza.
The Back Story A quick burst of 5 images is all it takes for HDR. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Stormy Flying Day |
| Location | KARR Aurora Municipal Airport |
| Date/Time | 10/12/2011 4:21pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 72°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple HDR clicks. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/16 100iso |
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Nov 12, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks, People, Pugs
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Zander & Nick Love everyone and they will love you back. What goes around, comes around. A Pug and any boy always have a special bond. Pugs, like most dogs, instinctively know little girls and little boys are special. Pugs seem to love them just a bit more when they are around them. For more Pug wisdom, see Pug Wisdom | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story A spur of the moment simple click only happens if you have a camera in your hands. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Moment with a Pug & a Little Boy |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 9/19/2011 5:17pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 63°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens |
Exposure
| 75mm (75mm) f/2.8 1/60s 0ev 1100iso |
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Nov 11, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Farming, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Midwest Wild Wind Witness the changing landscape of the American farm from family farm to corporate windmills; while, at least, the lightning stays the same. This image was captured in northern Illinois, close to the farm where I grew up. Wow, has the land and farming ever changed since I was a kid. At one time, the family farm was the mainstay of American agriculture. Now, the family farms are all but gone. The few that remain are huge. The hedge rows are gone and one farm abuts to another. The GPS tells the machinery operator which farm is which. And, livestock production is mostly grown in large operations; not on the farm as it once was. Most farms are now owned by corporations who hire the work done. Still, lightning is lightning.
The Back Story A simple click after stopping along a gravel country road made this image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Drive to Look at the Newly Planted Crops |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/22/2011 3:46pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 65°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens |
Exposure
| 170mm (170mm) f/8 1/180s 0ev 800iso |
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Nov 10, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Badlands, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Badlands Rocks The Badlands’ rock formations are distinguished by their vibrant red, tan, and white stripes. Each stripe represents a different layer of sediment brought there by rivers and seas, millions of years ago. Over time, the mud and grit hardened into layered sedimentary rock. After sedimentary rock formed, the White, Bad, and Cheyenne rivers carved the flat floodplain into sloping hills, jagged cliff faces, and precarious spires. For more information and images, see The Badlands | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Stop along the main road in Badlands NP, climb a small hill, and make simple click after focusing the PC-E lens. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Day Trip to the Badlands NP |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 5/02/2011 11:04am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 52°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click after focusing the PC-E lens. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24mm) f/19 1/500s -2.5ev 400iso |
| Post | Added a touch of definition. |
Nov 9, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, AF-S TC 2.0 E III Tele-converter, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Western Sandpiper After a long cold winter, a walk on a sandy beach seems to revive the soul. On this day, I just needed sand between my toes; the very concept of warm instead of cold.
The Back Story This image was captured while laying on the sand. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Walk along the Beach |
| Location | Sandy Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast |
| Date/Time | 3/10/2011 6:01pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 61°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens & AF-S TC 2.0 E III TC |
Exposure
| 400mm (400m) f/5.6 1/500s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | Sharpened the eye. |
Nov 8, 2021 | AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED, Michigan, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Michigan Lone Tree The sun setting through the lone tree’s silhouette adds a touch of warmth to an otherwise cold winter day. For more lone tree images, see The Lone Tree | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured during a drive down gravel roads during the setting sun. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Sunset Drive |
| Location | Northern Michigan |
| Date/Time | 1/22/2011 6:18pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 9°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
Exposure
| 24mm (24m) f/16 200iso |
| Post | |
Nov 7, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, AF-S TC 2.0 E III Tele-converter, Badlands, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Badlands Bighorn Sheep In the fall, Bighorn Sheep carry their full winter coat. They look so majestic in the early morning sun against the mountains. For more information and images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured with a simple click while waling through the junk yard. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Morning Photo Hike |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 11/12/2010 9:08am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 32°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens & AF-S TC 2.0 E III TC |
Exposure
| 280mm (280mm) f/16 1/125s -0.5ev 400iso |
| Post | |
