Jul 10, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Straight Down Grand Traverse Bay has incredibly clear water. This image was captured looking straight down over the side of the boat through about 30 feet of water along the eastern side of the bay.
The Back Story Even with the ripples in the water, the V1 set to f/9 and 1/125s kept both the ripples and bottom stones in focus. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day Trip on a Boat |
| Location | Grand Traverse Bay near Elk Rapids, MI |
| Date/Time | 8/31/2013 2:47pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 77°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click from the edge of an anchored boat. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S AF-S 50mm f1.4G lens |
Exposure
| 50mm (135mm) f/9 1/250s -0.33ev 200iso |
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Jul 9, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Super Cub Pilot This pilot sure looks good as he docks the Super Cub. Besides being my brother, he’s a pretty good pilot. See Floatplane Weekend | a 7 Image Story for more floatplane images.
The Back Story Even at 1/60 second shutter speed, the propeller is blurred but the white tips are still faint. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Floatplane Weekend |
| Location | Lake Cadillac |
| Date/Time | 7/26/2013 12:41pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 75°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click from the dock. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 155mm (418mm) f/14 1/60s -0.33ev 100iso |
| Post | Added a bit more contrast and definition on the prop. |
Jul 8, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Kayaking A boy meets a kayak for the first time. Obviously, they both had a good time. This image was captured from another kayak just before sunset after a half a day on the lake. For more information and images, see Pleasant Lake Kayaking | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story The Nikon 1 V1 continues to prove valuable as a smaller, lighter take along camera. Nice early evening light make the image a simple click. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Half Day on Pleasant Lake |
| Location | Pleasant Lake Michigan |
| Date/Time | 8/16/2013 8.22pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 72°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click from another kayak. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 70mm (189mm) f/7.1 1/60s -0.33ev 200iso |
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Jul 6, 2021 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Lake Mitchell Storm After a windy day, a storm loomed over the western horizon of Lake Mitchell in the early evening. This image was a simple click captured just before a late dinner while looking for a place to park at a restaurant on the lake. For more storm images, see Storm Clouds | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story The benefit of having a small carry camera is that you can always carry it with you. Sometimes, the best camera is the one you have in your hands. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Dinner at a the Lake |
| Location | Lake Mitchell, Cadillac MI |
| Date/Time | 7/19/2013 7:08pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 82°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 17.5mm (47mm) f/8 1/200s -0.33ev 100iso |
| Post | Smoothed the clouds a bit |
May 20, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Michigan, Nikon D3x
Landscape Portfolio | Michigan Color As the evening light faded, this stop along M-115 came alive with color.
The Back Story A short evening drive sometimes pays big dividends.
Details…
| Event | Hunt of Fall Color |
| Location | Near Cadillac MI |
| Date/Time | 10/02/2010 6:27 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 49°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Short walk from the road and a simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 70-200 mm zoom lens |
May 19, 2021 | AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Michigan, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | Evening on the Lake What a beautiful end to a nice day on the lake! Just enough light remained to cast both color and shadows on the lake.
The Back Story The air was calm but small waves persisted on the lake. A long exposure would hopefully smooth the water. From the dock, I experimented with different exposures while waiting for the best shadow and color. With everything dialed into the camera, the calm wait for the best composition was quite pleasant.
Details…
| Event | Quiet Moments on the Lake |
| Location | Lake Cadillac |
| Date/Time | 5/31/2010 8:20 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 65°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Setup tripod on the dock, try several long exposures, and wait for the light. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 18-200 mm zoom lens |
May 15, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Michigan, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | River Color Fall presents itself in so many ways. The glassy waters of this UP river instill a bit of calm in us all. Late afternoon light in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adds to the soft flow of the river and a bit of fall color. For more information and images, see Midwest Fall Color | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured handheld using a tree trunk to keep the D300 steady.
Details…
| Event | A Day Trip to the Upper Peninsula |
| Location | Michigan Upper Peninsula |
| Date/Time | 10/07/2009 5:12 pm Local Time |
| Weather | PartlyCloudy | 41°F | Moderate Wind |
| Method | Simple click at highway turnout using tree trunk as a tripod. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
Apr 6, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Michigan, Nikon 1 V3, Spring Potpourri
Spring Potpourri | Last Spring Snow Storm April snow storms aren’t all that unusual. Still hopefully, it will be our last snow storm of the season.
