Recent Photos 2024 | Save the Bees This first insect image of the year seems a bit early. Of course, this insect is not a bee; probably some kind of fly. I wondered if anyone would notice. Just liked the way the wings shadowed on the flower! Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Today’s Image 2024 | Eclipse Light Northern Illinois only had a partial eclipse. The light was unique; lower level yet still midday light, but not warm as sunset and not a cool as sunrise. Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Recent Photos 2024 | American Pelican A quiet lake, just before sunset, makes a beautiful background for an American Pelican. Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Today’s Image 2024 | Pelicans Dive with an Audience The American Pelicans are back for their rest stop in northern Illinois. Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Today’s Image 2024 | Waxing Gibbous Moon Capturing an image of the moon seems to be relatively easy. Getting details of the terrain on the moon appears to be somewhat more difficult. Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Photog MetaData…
| Target | Waxing Gibbous Moon |
| Location | Northern Illinois, USA |
| Date/Time | Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11:46 PM local |
| Weather | Fair | 36°F | Light South Winds |
| Setup | GITZO tripod |
| Method | Simple click on a tripod. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 + FT-1 Adapter with AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR + AF-S TC 2.0 E III TC |
| Exposure | 600mm (1620mm) f/8 1/250s -0.33ev 160iso |
| Post | NX Studio, Affinity Photo, Aperture |
Today’s Image 2024 | Light on Cooper’s Hawk What a difference just a few rays of light can make; shining through the bare tree branches. Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Today’s Image 2024 | Cardinal after Snow A little snow seems to enhance the Cardinal’s feathers. Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Today’s Image 2024 | Starling Colorful Starlings seem to come around northern Illinois every winter. Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
