Jul 10, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Straight Down Grand Traverse Bay has incredibly clear water. This image was captured looking straight down over the side of the boat through about 30 feet of water along the eastern side of the bay.
The Back Story Even with the ripples in the water, the V1 set to f/9 and 1/125s kept both the ripples and bottom stones in focus. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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Event | Day Trip on a Boat |
Location | Grand Traverse Bay near Elk Rapids, MI |
Date/Time | 8/31/2013 2:47pm Local Time |
Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 77°F | Light Winds |
Method | Simple click from the edge of an anchored boat. |
Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S AF-S 50mm f1.4G lens |
Exposure | 50mm (135mm) f/9 1/250s -0.33ev 200iso |
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May 17, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2021, Illinois, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | Walkway 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. Nature preserves become more active during the spring. They can take us to another place and time, if we only venture over the walkway.
The Back Story Actually, this image took a while to develop. I visited Crabtree Nature Center on several occasions, a few days, apart while waiting for the color to turn. The color in this image finally came out.
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Event | An Hour along Crabtree Nature Center Trails |
Location | Crabtree Nature Center |
Date/Time | 3/18/2010 8:30 am Local Time |
Weather | Partly Cloudy | 47°F | Light Winds |
Method | Multiple images, several different days, a tripod…a not so simple click. |
Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
May 16, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D300, Yellowstone
Landscape Portfolio | First Snow at Yellowstone Snows comes to Yellowstone early. It’s always fun to be their for one of it’s first snows. The light poked through the tree for just a few seconds. For more about Yellowstone NP, see Yellowstone NP Wild | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured as a simple click, handheld.
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Event | A Day Trip to Yellowstone NP |
Location | Yellowstone NP |
Date/Time | 10/24/2009 1:55 pm Local Time |
Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 33°F | Light Winds |
Method | Simple click at highway turnout. |
Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
Apr 25, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Illinois, Nikon D300, Spring Potpourri
Spring Potpourri | Walkway to Nature Nature preserves become more active during the spring. They can take us to another place and time, if we only venture over the walkway.
Apr 4, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Michigan, Nikon 1 V3, Spring Potpourri
Spring Potpourri | Snow Berries Sometimes winter tries to reclaim spring. Luckily, spring always wins sooner or later.
Oct 12, 2020 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2020, Hunt for Red October Leaves, Leaves, Nikon 1 V1
Hunt for Red October Leaves | Slowly Turning Northern Illinois leaves turn slowly from shades of green to yellows to reds. For the whole story with all images, see Hunt for Red October Leaves | a 7 Image Story.
Oct 11, 2020 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, 7 Image Stories, AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Hunt for Red October Leaves, Illinois, Leaves, Nature, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V3
Hunt for Red October Leaves | a 7 Image Story The hunt for red October leaves is much harder than it would seem in northern Illinois. Northern Illinois has many trees with yellow and/or orange leaves, but not many with deep red leaves. For the deep reds, one must travel farther north or wait a few more weeks for red Icy Leaves.
Why a Sandhill Crane image? Well, first I like Sandhill Cranes. Second, they do have some red on their heads. Third, this Sandhill was finding some food in the grass while I was on my hunt for red October leaves.
Red Symmetry The Maple leaf’s symmetry makes it an unmistakable symbol of strength and endurance. The 21mm extension tube helps the veins of this maple leaf at peak color to make a distinctive impression. Slowly Turning Northern Illinois leaves turn slowly from shades of green to yellows to reds. Tree Line The trees in this tree line turn red at the same time each year. The tree line lies next to a bean field which lies next to a polo field. Yep, there’s a polo field in the middle of a grain farm. Burning Bush The trusty burning bush never disappoints. It always turns a brilliant red even if the trees only go to yellow or light red. Backyard Beauty is where you find it. Sometimes, it’s in the backyard. Bush in the Woods On my walkabout through the woods this beautiful red bush adorned the trail. It almost looks leather like. Along My Walkabout While walking along the lake, this tree stands out among so many others.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Hunt for Red October Leaves.
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Aug 17, 2020 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2020, Flowers, Macro Flowers Plus, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers Plus | Pollen Pollen Everywhere In macro photography, f/8 does not yield the depth of field you might imagine. Still, it’s a bees paradise viewed from a bee’s perspective. For the whole story with all images, see Macro Flowers Plus | a 7 Image Story.