Dec 27, 2021 | AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Gray Wolf, Nikon D300, Outliers
Outliers | Wolf Chop Normally, I don’t capture images of captive wildlife. Wolf Park treats their wolves like they were in the wild and conducts wolf research in conjunction with major universities and national parks. They offer a few opportunities each year for photogs to learn and photograph from inside the enclosure (large, think 40 acres) with the wolves. It’s an interesting experience; not necessarily for the faint of heart. For more information and images, see Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Simple click while inside wolf enclosure! This image was captured inside the wolf enclosure. Some folks have asked me, if the wolf was close. Well, with a 135mm lens, he wasn’t right next to me, but he was still pretty close; a few feet. If this wolf had not been socialized, the experience would have been more than a bit scary. Of course, in the wild, I would have maybe one chance in ten million, to get this close to a wolf. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day at Wolf Park | |
| Location | Wolf Park, Battle Ground, IN | |
| Date/Time | 3/10/2012 5:21pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 57°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click while inside wolf enclosure. | |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with a AF DC 135mm f2D lens | |
Exposure
| 135mm (202mm) f/3.5 1/2000s -1ev 640iso | |
| Post | Sharpened the eyes. | |
Dec 23, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Daily Image 2021, Nikon D300, Outliers, Trains
Outliers | Jets on a Train Hey! How often do you see planes riding on trains? Turns out; it happens more than you might think!
The Back Story Simple click along the road near train tracks in Montana. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Stop along the Tracks | |
| Location | Train Tracks in Montana
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| Date/Time | 4/26/2010 4:10pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 59°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens | |
Exposure
| 400mm (600mm) f/11 1/1000s 0ev 800iso | |
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Dec 22, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Daily Image 2021, Lighthouses, Nikon D300, Outliers
Outliers | Walkway to the Light Walking to the Manistee North Pierhead Light can be treacherous in the winter.
The Back Story Simple click after slipping and sliding while walking along the pier. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Walking along the Pier | |
| Location | Manistee North Pierhead Light | |
| Date/Time | 12/30/2009 2:43pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Cloudy | 28°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens | |
Exposure
| 135mm (202mm) f/20 1/60s 0ev 1600iso | |
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Dec 21, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Crabtree Nature Preserve, Daily Image 2021, Nikon D300, Outliers
Outliers | Pathway to Nature Springtime bursts with life at Crabtree Nature Center. From tree buds to turtles, spring brings to life all that is natural in northern Illinois. OK, it’s not spring right now. Still, it’s a cool image. See Way Cool | a 7 Image Story for more of my favorite off beat images.
The Back Story Simple click while walking the park! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Walking the Park | |
| Location | Crabtree Nature Preserve | |
| Date/Time | 3/18/2010 8:30am Local Time | |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 47°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click along the hiking path. | |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF-S 50mm f1.4G lens | |
Exposure
| 50mm (75mm) f/16 1/100s 0ev 200iso | |
| Post | | |
Dec 5, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Nikon D300, Outliers, Pugs
Outliers | Walking the Dock Peg enjoyed the lake even though the dock was a bit wavy.
The Back Story Just a simple click while enjoying the lake! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Day at the Lake | |
| Location | Pleasant Lake, Northern Michigan | |
| Date/Time | 7/03/2010 6:46pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 83°F | Moderate Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with a AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens | |
Exposure
| 400mm (600mm) f/5.6 1/800s 0ev 200iso | |
| Post | | |
Dec 3, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Michigan, Nikon D300, Outliers
Outliers | Picnic Anyone? In the winter, you can have the beach all to yourself most of the time.
The Back Story Just a simple click before we sat down for lunch. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Picnic by the Lake | |
| Location | Northern Michigan | |
| Date/Time | 12/05/2009 12:32pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Cloudy | 25°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with a AF-S 50mm f1.4G lens | |
Exposure
| 50mm (75mm) f/16 1/160s 0ev 900iso | |
| Post | | |
Oct 31, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, AF-S TC 2.0 E III Tele-converter, F/A-18 Hornet, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad, The Blue Angels
Nikon D300 Salad | Vapor The Chicago Air & Water Show is a really nice venue for capturing aircraft images of the Blue Angels. You can’t always pick the background, but even with these bald skies, the vapor trail provides some contrast. The Blue Angels have been performing since 1946, making it the oldest formal flying aerobatics team in the USA. For more information and images, see Chicago Air & Water | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured using bursts of clicks while panning and keeping the subject in the finder. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Chicago Air & Water Show |
| Location | North Avenue Beach in Chicago, IL
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| Date/Time | 8/17/2012 2:51pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 76°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Bursts of clicks while panning and keeping the subject in the finder. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens & AF-S TC 2.0 E III Tele-converter |
Exposure
| 400mm (600mm) f/9 1/1000s -0.33ev 400iso |
| Post | |
Oct 30, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Aviation, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad
Nikon D300 Salad | Chicago Air & Water The Chicago Air & Water Show is a really nice venue for capturing aircraft images along the beach. Before the air show gets started, there’s time for a nice Chicago skyline image. For more information and images, see Chicago Air & Water | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image turned out to be a simple click after walking out on the breakwater. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Chicago Air & Water Show |
| Location | North Avenue Beach in Chicago, IL
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| Date/Time | 8/17/2012 11:43am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 71°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click after walking out on the breakwater. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens |
Exposure
| 17mm (25mm) f/9 1/2500s -0.33ev 400iso |
| Post | |
