Jun 3, 2018 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 7 Image Stories, AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Canada Geese, Cockpit View, IMHO, Lilac, Michigan, Nikon 1 V3, Red-tailed Hawk, Sandhill Crane, Spring 2018 Hodgepodge, Sunset
Spring 2018 Hodgepodge | a 7 Image Story It’s time to share a few images from this spring. They are in no particular order; just random images I find interesting from this spring.
The aerial image captures the scene out the windshield flying north along the western coast of Michigan. Great weather, light winds, and mild waves make Lake Michigan look serene.
Sandhill Crane’s must not be as scared of people in a kayak. While kayaking on Pleasant Lake, I let the kayak float slowly close to the lake’s edge, but did not see the Sandhill until within 10 yards and moving closer. The Sandhill did not move much. Finally, I realized that I was too close and stopped the kayak by using the paddles. Even with the movement of the paddles, the Sandhill still did not move much. After a few minutes, it slowly walked out of the water, onto the bank, and into the woods.
Lilacs are in season in spring. Just snipping a few from the bush gives the house the smell of spring.
A lucky Red-tailed Hawk image was captured through the window shield when I stopped to see why the hawk was sitting along the side of the road. Most of the time, it’s hard to see that red tail.
Hey, what can I say. It’s a door on a lake. Doesn’t every lakes have one? Well, maybe not. What does it mean? Whatever you want it to mean. Perhaps, it’s a bit funny or a bit sad; perhaps, reflective. It’s only bounded by your own mind.
What’s more spring than a Canada Goose and her goslings. Again, the kayak really helps capture this family in their native habitat. The telephoto keeps me far enough way not to disturb the family.
At the end of a nice day trip, the sun sets just as leaving the airport. Nothing like coming back to your home field for the night!
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Spring 2018 Hodgepodge.
Click any image below for a slide show!
Nov 10, 2016 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Aviation, Cockpit View, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3
Big Power Station; Small View Flying occasionally presents unusual cockpit views.
Nov 7, 2016 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Aviation, Cockpit View, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3
A Semi-truck on Gravel Road really makes a dust storm. The contrasting land patterns just caught my eye. This image was captured over northwestern Iowa close to the Mississippi River. Nice day to fly although the fall color was already gone.
Nov 6, 2016 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Aviation, Cockpit View, Daily Image 2016, Landscape, Nikon 1 V3
While Flying over the Mississippi River today, this cockpit view made for a simple click. It was a beautiful day to fly, even though the fall color was all but gone. Still, the Mississippi River always provides a nice vista. This image looks north into northeast Iowa and northwest Illinois toward Galena country.
Jun 19, 2016 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom, Aviation, Cockpit View, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3
VFR between Layers Let’s go flying. It’s not the best day, but any day flying beats a day not flying.
Feb 26, 2016 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Aviation, Cockpit View, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3
Thru the Prop This cockpit view was captured just as we touched down on skis during Ski Plane Weekend 2016.
Oct 5, 2015 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Aviation, Cockpit View, Daily Image 2015, Nikon 1 V1
VFR on Top Sometimes flying can get a bit boring; occasionally it’s pure trepidation, but unless you’re inside a cloud, it’s always beautiful.
Mar 7, 2014 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Aviation, Cockpit View, Daily Image 2014, Nikon 1 V1
VFR between Layers? It’s been a long winter and like so many others, I’m ready for some nice spring VFR weather. The angle of this image makes the weather look cloudier than it really was. We had partly cloudy skies so it was VFR all the way to the higher cloud ceiling.
