Winter Scape | Walk in the Snow You never know what type of image you may come across in a daily walkabout! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 2/09/2018 | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom lens |
| Exposure | 15mm (40mm) f/10 1/125s 0ev 160iso |
Around the House | Weave What if you were a mouse looking across the table for cheese? Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 11/25/2018 | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom lens |
| Exposure | 16mm (43mm) f/5.6 1/15s 0ev 3200iso |
Outliers | Bent Door This door has become famous on Pleasant Lake. People come just to see the door on the lake during holiday weekends.
The Back Story Simple click while kayaking! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Kayaking Pleasant Lake | |
| Location | Northern Michigan | |
| Date/Time | 7/04/2020 4:15pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 87°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom lens | |
| Exposure | 24.8mm (66mm) f/10 1/200s 1.33ev 400iso | |
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Outliers | White Christmas Hopes A little snow, a little fog, a light breeze, and a few lights make winter magic.
The Back Story Simple click on my daily walkabout! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Walkabout | |
| Location | Northern Illinois | |
| Date/Time | 1/04/2021 5:57pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fog | 29°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom lens | |
| Exposure | 21.4mm (57mm) f/9 1/30s 0ev 2200iso | |
| Post | Added a bit of definition. |
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Point Betsie The Point Betsie Lighthouse, located on the northeast shore of Lake Michigan, sees some pretty dramatic weather and rarely disappoints for a nice image. It really does not matter what time of the year, there’s plenty of good clouds, wind, and waves any time of the year. A little closer look at the Point Betsie Lighthouse reveals nice restoration work done over the last couple of years. The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse have restored the lighthouse and now operate it.
The Back Story This image is really a simple click after a short walk down the beach. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Michigan Fall Color Drive |
| Location | Point Betsie Lighthouse |
| Date/Time | 10/13/2018 2:43pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 50°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom |
| Exposure | 10mm (27mm) f/9 1/400s -0.33ev 160iso |
| Post | Strengthened contrast a bit. |
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | B-29 Cockpit The B-29 Cockpit seems quite large. What a view! Notice anything a bit out of place; perhaps, something not available in the 1940s? During WWII, 3,970 Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers were built. The B-29 began active service in 1944. It was needed in the World War II Pacific theater due to its long range and large bomb loads. Later, it was also used in the Korean War and remained in service until the late 1950s. Today, a few Superfortresses have been preserved, restored, and put on static display, but only two B-29s, “FIFI” & “Doc“, are airworthy. “FiFi” is maintained and operated by the Commemorative Air Force. “Doc” is maintained and operated by Doc’s Friends. Do you see anything in the cockpit a bit unusual, that was not available in the 1940s?
The Back Story This image was captured on a tour of the B-29. Fifi came to an airport near me to sell tours and rides. It was a cloudy, rainy day. The image as captured was to dark to see the instrument panel so I lightened them up in post processing. For more information and images on using the Nikon 1 V3 for aviation, see Nikon 1 V3 for Aviation | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | B-29 “Fifi” Tour |
| Location | KARR Aurora Municipal Airport |
| Date/Time | 7/15/2016 2:29pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 72°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Get as much light as possible without overexposure. Then, lighten more in post processing. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom lens |
| Exposure | 10mm (27mm) f/7.1 1/200s -0.33ev 400iso |
| Post | Lightened up the instrument panel by reducing the black point in post processing and reduced noise. |
Skiplanes & Seaplanes | Brrr it’s Cold Yes, engines get cold and when they get too cold, they are hard to start. When stopping for a bite to eat, this engine blanket really helps keep the engine warmer.
The Back Story One of the benefits of carrying a smaller camera, you can take it almost anywhere. When we hopped out onto this frozen lake and walked to a restaurant on the shoreline, the Nikon 1 V3 was in my pocket. Then, it was just a simple click. For more information on aviation photography, go to Nikon 1 V3 for Aviation | a 7 Image Story.
Skiplanes & Seaplanes | Think it will Snow Light powder snow settled down on the wings of this Piper J-3 Cub. The snow was relatively dry and really did not stick to the wing. Actually, it would fly away under the force of my breath.
The Back Story This Piper J-3 Cub sat outside in the snow during widely scattered snow showers. After the snow shower passed, starting the engine blew all the snow off.
