Nov 3, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks, The Great Lakes
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Lake Superior South Shore After a nice hike to the lake shore, this sunset greeted me.
The Back Story This image required a long exposure with a tripod. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hiking in Upper Michigan |
| Location | North Shore of Michigan Upper Peninsula |
| Date/Time | 10/04/2010 6:19pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 62°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Long exposure on a tripod. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 70mm (70mm) f/16 20s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | |
Oct 16, 2021 | AF DC 135mm f2D, Lake Michigan, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad, Sunset
Nikon D300 Salad | Sunset Sail This sailboat enjoyed relatively calm winds as it sailed near Point Betsie Lighthouse in northern Michigan, which sometimes sees some pretty dramatic weather. There’s plenty of good clouds, wind, and waves any time of the year. Too get the best views and images, a short hike north up the beach is usually necessary. Watch for wind surfers and sailboats; they can make rather interesting images. For more Midwest seascapes, see Midwest Seascapes | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story OK, I was at the right place at the right time; no doubt. And, it was a simple click. Why the DC-Nikkor 135mm f2D? Because that was the lens on the camera at the time; with not enough time to go back to the vehicle and change a lens. Sometimes, the best camera is truly the one in your hands. And, it’s a wicked sharp lens. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details….
| Event | Photo Trip to Point Betsie Lighthouse |
| Location | Point Betsie Lighthouse in northern Michigan |
| Date/Time | 6/20/2010 8:01pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 71°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF DC 135mm f2D lens |
Exposure
| 135mm (202mm) f/16 1/100s 0ev 200iso |
| Post | Sharpened sailboat a bit. |
Jul 25, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Gecko, Hawaii, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Gold Dust Day Gecko Landscapes are nice; wildlife is better. Problem is; there’s not much wildlife along the Kona Coast unless you get into the water. When stopping for a rest on a mid day walkabout, these Geckos were just playing around. At first, they seemed like a nuisance, but then they became fun to watch. They seem to be curious critters and, of course, they’re naturally cute.
The Back Story This gecko posed on the leaf for a long time. Simple clicks captured many images. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hawaii Trip |
| Location | Kona Coast on the Big Island, Hawaii |
| Date/Time | 6/23/2014 12:04pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 82°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Local walkabout simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 170mm (459mm) f/16 1/80s 0ev 800iso |
| Post | |
Jul 24, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Hawaii, Hibiscus, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Hibiscus One area along my Kona Coast walkabout was lined with Hibiscus. The late afternoon sun provided sweet light to capture this image.
The Back Story Simple click. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hawaii Trip |
| Location | Kona Coast on the Big Island, Hawaii |
| Date/Time | 6/21/2014 6:54pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 76°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Local walkabout simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.4G lens |
Exposure
| 50mm (135mm) f/2.8 1/250s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | Sharpened shadow a touch. |
Jul 23, 2021 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Hawaii, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Sunset
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Seascape Sunset This image looks toward Maui taken from the northwestern shore of the Big Island along the Kona Coast. Look closely and just beyond the trees lies Maui’s volcano, Haleakalā, (“house of the sun”) rising above the clouds at 10,023 feet. It’s a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of Maui. For more information and images, see Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story My walkabout was a bit late and a bit unusual. Seascapes do not come easy for a Midwesterner. The time just before total darkness has become one of my favorite times to capture images. And, for you photogs; yes, the Nikon 1 V1 does a nice job in manual mode too. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hawaii Trip |
| Location | Kona Coast on the Big Island, Hawaii |
| Date/Time | 6/21/2014 7:28pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 76°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Captured using a tripod with exposure in manual mode. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 10mm (27mm) f/8 1/15s 0ev 800iso |
| Post | Smoothed clouds a bit. |
Mar 16, 2019 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom, 7 Image Story Posts, Daily Image 2019, Mackinac Island, Midwest Seascapes, Nikon 1 V3, Seascape
Midwest Seascapes | Mackinac Island The Great Lakes can be relatively calm or so rough the waves rival ocean waves. Mackinac Bridge in the distance, as seen from Mackinac Island, stands as a magnificent guardian for the Straits of Mackinac. For the whole story with all images, see Midwest Seascapes | a 7 Image Story.
Mar 15, 2019 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 7 Image Story Posts, Daily Image 2019, Midwest Seascapes, Nikon 1 V3, Seascape
Midwest Seascapes | Late Summer Lake Sunset This sunset image was captured after the sun set, just before last light. Notice the shutter speed just under a second. For the whole story with all images, see Midwest Seascapes | a 7 Image Story.
Mar 13, 2019 | 7 Image Story Posts, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2019, Lake Michigan, Midwest Seascapes, Nikon D3x, Seascape
Midwest Seascapes | Lake Superior South Shore The timed exposure calmed Lake Superior’s waves as they broke on shore in the UP. A nice sunset just adds to the tranquility. For the whole story with all images, see Midwest Seascapes | a 7 Image Story.
