Dec 31, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2013, Gray Squirrel, Nikon 1 V1, Walkabout, Wildlife
![12/31/2013 Gray Squirrel](https://i0.wp.com/www.hankconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1374-12-31-2013-Gray-Squirrel-_DSC1121.jpg?resize=500%2C388)
Gray Squirrel On my last walkabout of the year, it seems altogether fitting and proper to capture an image of a grey squirrel quietly eating his dinner. This guy is a particularly beautiful specimen. I’m not sure yet if I’ll continue daily images again next year. Right now, I’m just happy that I was able to accomplish my goal for 2013. Have a Happy New Year.
Dec 30, 2013 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2013, Landscape, Michigan, Nikon D3x
![12/30/2013 Winter Sunset](https://i0.wp.com/www.hankconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1373-12-30-2013-Winter-Sunset-_HAL3462_HDR-1.jpg?resize=500%2C387)
Wooded Sunset Winter provides so many opportunities for robust sunset images. This image was captured handheld with the camera resting on a tree stump.
Dec 29, 2013 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Birds, Cardinal, Daily Image 2013, Nikon D300, Wildlife
![12/29/2013 Cardinal](https://i0.wp.com/www.hankconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1372-12-29-2013-Cardinal-STD_9125-1.jpg?resize=500%2C387)
Cardinal Although Cardinals are common in these parts, they always make a good image. This tree near my deck provides a natural winter perch for them. Even so, a 400mm lens does not fill the frame with bird.
Dec 28, 2013 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Aviation, Cockpit View, Daily Image 2013, Nikon D300
![12/28/2013 VFR on Top](https://i0.wp.com/www.hankconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1371-12-28-2013-VFR-on-Top-STD_7691.jpg?resize=500%2C387)
A VFR on Top sunset remains one of the many joys of flying.
Dec 27, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Canada Geese, Daily Image 2013, Nikon D300, Wildlife
![12/27/2013 Freeze & Thaw](https://i0.wp.com/www.hankconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1370-12-27-2013-Freeze-Thaw-_STD4801-1.jpg?resize=500%2C386)
Freeze & Thaw Why are these Canada Geese still here? Beats me. It seems mighty cold. Those wings would be taking me to warmer weather.
Dec 26, 2013 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2013, Landscape, Michigan, Nikon D3x
![12/26/2013 Winter Sunset](https://i0.wp.com/www.hankconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1369-12-26-2013-Winter-Sunset-_HAL3699.jpg?resize=500%2C386)
Winter Sunset Sometimes, winter sunsets actually look warm when, in fact, the temperature is below zero.
Dec 25, 2013 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Daily Image 2013, Nikon 1 V1, People
![12/25/2013 Christmas Kids](https://i0.wp.com/www.hankconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1368-12-25-2013-Christmas-Kids-_DSC0944.jpg?resize=500%2C388)
Christmas Kids Christmas is for all of us, but it’s especially neat for kids.
Dec 24, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Aviation, Daily Image 2013, GA Aircraft, Nikon D3x, Piper J-3 Cub
![12/24/2013 Winter Flying](https://i0.wp.com/www.hankconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1367-12-24-2013-Winter-Flying-005363-Piper-Cub-on-Skis-1.jpg?resize=500%2C387)
Winter Flying Now, just wrap up this Piper Cub on skis with a bow. To big to fit under the tree; hey, that’s OK, just leave it at the airport Santa.