Nubbins | Badlands Vista The Badlands always seem to have a certain character of its own. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 4502/2011 | Badlands Vista |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with a AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
| Exposure | 24mm (24mm) f/19 1/250s -0.5ev 400iso |
Nubbins | Badlands Lone Tree This tree may be small, but it is hardy. It survives alone amongst the large rock formations. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 5/04/2010 | Lone Tree in the Badlands NP |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with a AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens |
| Exposure | 36mm (54mm) f/16 1/500s 0ev 400iso |
Nubbins | Badlands Cattle Cattle in the Badlands always seem to look a bit scrawny, yet colorful. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 5/30/2009 | Spring in Badlands NP |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with a AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 135mm (203mm) f/8 1/250s 0ev 200iso |
Nubbins | Badlands Prairie The Badlands are green for just a few weeks in the spring; usually between the last two weeks of May through the first two or three weeks of June. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 5/29/2009 | Spring in Badlands NP |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with a AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED lens |
| Exposure | 12mm (18mm) f/4 1/640s 0ev 100iso |
Nubbins | Badlands’ Wildflowers The wildflowers in the Badlands only bloom for a few weeks in the spring. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 6/10/2008 | Spring wild flowers in the Badlands! |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with a AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens |
| Exposure | 36mm (54mm) f/25 1/125s 0ev 400iso |
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Badlands Rocks The Badlands’ rock formations are distinguished by their vibrant red, tan, and white stripes. Each stripe represents a different layer of sediment brought there by rivers and seas, millions of years ago. Over time, the mud and grit hardened into layered sedimentary rock. After sedimentary rock formed, the White, Bad, and Cheyenne rivers carved the flat floodplain into sloping hills, jagged cliff faces, and precarious spires. For more information and images, see The Badlands | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Stop along the main road in Badlands NP, climb a small hill, and make simple click after focusing the PC-E lens. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Day Trip to the Badlands NP |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 5/02/2011 11:04am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 52°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click after focusing the PC-E lens. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED lens |
| Exposure | 24mm (24mm) f/19 1/500s -2.5ev 400iso |
| Post | Added a touch of definition. |
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Badlands Bighorn Sheep In the fall, Bighorn Sheep carry their full winter coat. They look so majestic in the early morning sun against the mountains. For more information and images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured with a simple click while waling through the junk yard. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Morning Photo Hike |
| Location | Badlands NP |
| Date/Time | 11/12/2010 9:08am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 32°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x, AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens & AF-S TC 2.0 E III TC |
| Exposure | 280mm (280mm) f/16 1/125s -0.5ev 400iso |
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Nikon D200 Soup | Horsing Around After a long day capturing images in the Badlands NP, my attention turned toward Wind Cave NP. Along the road to Wind Cave, these horses were horsing around in a pasture.
The Back Story A quick stop and a simple click, using vehicle as a tripod and blind, yielded this image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Trip to the Badlands |
| Location | Near Wind Cave NP |
| Date/Time | 6/08/2008 3:30pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 61°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click using vehicle as a tripod and blind. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 150mm (225mm) f/22 1/30s 0ev 220iso |
| Post | Sharpened eyes and added a little definition to horses. |
