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Nikon D300 Salad | Common Loon

Oct 17, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Loon, Michigan, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad

Nikon D300 Salad | Common Loon This Loon was probably on the last hunt of the day. Yes, hunting! Loons find their prey by sight, underwater. They eat mainly fish along with an occasional on crayfish, frog, snail, salamander, or leech. They prefer clear lakes to more easily see their prey through the water, where it can use its pointy bill to stab or grasp prey. Loons swim with much of their body under water and can dive for several minutes while swimming totally underwater.

The Back Story It was a simple click while kayaking just before sunset. Sometimes, you just have to show up to get a nice image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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Event	Kayaking Pleasant Lake
Location	Pleasant Lake
Date/Time	7/02/2010 9:07pm Local Time
Weather	Fair Skies \| 76°F \| Light Winds
Method	Simple click while kayaking just before sunset.
Gear	Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens
Exposure	310mm (465mm) f/8 1/400s 0ev 800iso
Post	Sharpened the eyes and beak a bit.

Nikon D300 Salad | Newborn Bison in Yellowstone

Oct 12, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Bison, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad

Nikon D300 Salad | Newborn Bison in Yellowstone This newborn, still unsure of its ability to walk, was actually 15-20 minutes old when this image was captured. In April and May our national parks like Yellowstone abound with similar stories of new life enjoying the warmer spring weather.

The Back Story This image was captured by a simple click at a road turnoff. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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Event	Day Trip to Yellowstone
Location	Yellowstone NP
Date/Time	4/27/2010 2:29pm Local Time
Weather	Fair Skies \| 49°F \| Light Winds
Method	Simple click.
Gear	Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens
Exposure	400mm (600mm) f/8 1/125s 1ev 800iso
Post	Sharpened eyes and horns.

Nikon D300 Salad | Cessna 185 on Skis

Oct 8, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Cessna 185, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad

Nikon D300 Salad | Cessna 185 on Skis Not many folks hold a lake party in the middle of the winter. However, as part of a day after New Years Day party, this Cessna 185 was giving ski plane rides on Pleasant Lake. The lake is pretty small so good piloting technique is necessary. For more information and images, go to Ski Plane Weekend | a 7 Image Story.

The Back Story To complicate matters, the mid-teen temperatures made waiting on the frozen lake for the next landing a bit chilly. The snow kicked up by the propeller and skis add to the drama. Except for the cold weather, it was a simple click. Sure, I was lucky to get some prop blur with a 1/400s shutter speed. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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Event	Day after New Years Party
Location	Pleasant Lake, Michigan
Date/Time	1/02/2010 4:23pm Local Time
Weather	Cloudy \| 11°F \| Moderate Winds
Method	Simple click.
Gear	Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens
Exposure	80mm (120mm) f/4.5 1/400s 0ev 200iso
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Nikon D300 Salad | Young Wine

Oct 5, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Fruit, Michigan, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad

Nikon D300 Salad | Young Wine Fall does not seem like the time of new beginnings, unless you are wine. These grapes will soon start their journey to become a fine wine.

The Back Story This image came from a simple click while walking through the vineyard. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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Event	Winery Visit
Location	Northern Michigan
Date/Time	10/15/2009 5:41pm Local Time
Weather	Cloudy \| 43°F \| Light Winds
Method	Simple click while walking thru the vineyard.
Gear	Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens
Exposure	400mm (600mm) f/5.6 1/80s 0ev 1600iso
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Nikon D300 Salad | Gray Squirrel in Fall

Oct 4, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Gray Squirrel, Illinois, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad

Nikon D300 Salad | Gray Squirrel in Fall Gray Squirrels seem like they are every color but well, gray. This guy was just having a good time in the early morning light.

The Back Story To capture the image without disturbing the gray squirrel’s routine, I used a long lens and stayed very low. It took a long time before he came into the good light. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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Event	Walkabout
Location	Northern Michigan
Date/Time	9/17/2009 10:29am Local Time
Weather	Partly Cloudy \| 63°F \| Light Winds
Method	Simple click after waiting for the light.
Gear	Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens
Exposure	400mm (600mm) f/8 1/60s 0ev 1800iso
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Nikon D300 Salad | Bison with Spring Coat

Oct 2, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Bison, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad

Nikon D300 Salad | Bison with Spring Coat This adult Bison image was captured in the Solitude of Wind Cave NP. He has great character in his face and head. A mature Bison makes in imposing figure. They stand 5-6 feet tall weighing 1,800 to 2,400 pounds. Bison grow a thin layer of soft fine hair and a thick outer layer of course hair. This Bison is shedding his thick winter coat making him look very shaggy. In the fall, he’ll grow a new coat. Also, see American Bison | a 7 Image Story for more information and images.

The Back Story This image was a simple click out the car window. Using a vehicle for a blind also helps to get closer without disturbing the critter. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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Event	A Day at Wind Cave NP
Location	Wind Cave NP
Date/Time	5/30/2009 7:09pm Local Time
Weather	Partly Cloudy \| 62°F \| Moderate Winds
Method	Simple click.
Gear	Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens
Exposure	370mm (555mm) f/9 1/100s 0ev 800iso
Post	Added a little definition to the Bison’s coat.

Nikon D300 Salad | Pronghorn on the Prairie

Oct 1, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad, Pronghorn

Nikon D300 Salad | Pronghorn on the Prairie These beautiful Pronghorn roam the Badlands. Pronghorn are North America’s fastest land animal. They roam the America West and The Great American Prairie. Pronghorn live in grasslands, brush lands and deserts. They migrate from a summer feeding grounds to a winter feeding grounds. Although they tend to travel in large or small herds, often they graze alone or somewhat apart from the herd. They seem so majestic alone in a field.

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Event	A Day at Wind Cave NP
Location	Wind Cave NP
Date/Time	5/30/2009 6:12pm Local Time
Weather	Cloudy \| 63°F \| Moderate Winds
Method	Simple click.
Gear	Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens
Exposure	400mm (600mm) f/8 1/320s 0ev 200iso
Post	Added a little definition to the tall grass.

Nikon D200 Soup | White-tailed Deer

Sep 30, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Nikon D200, Nikon D200 Soup, White-tailed Deer

Nikon D200 Soup | White-tailed Deer This White-tailed Deer was walking through the woods of northern Michigan on an early spring day in late afternoon. As it walked, it would stop to look around. It spotted me even though I was using my vehicle as a bind. Then, it stood for a very long time looking at me while continually scouting the area. With all the light brown background, it was hard to know if any of my clicks were good. The trees and branches would move due to the wind. Either a branch was in the way or the deer blinked or suddenly moved. Finally, it stopped, looked, and Click! The deer then turned a walked away. After looking at the images in post processing, I realized only the last couple of clicks were keepers.

The Back Story This image was captured with a simple click while using my vehicle as a blind. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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Event	Afternoon Drive
Location	Cadillac, Michigan
Date/Time	4/09/2009 4:09pm Local Time
Weather	Partly Cloudy \| 44°F \| Moderate Winds
Method	Simple click while using my vehicle as a bind.
Gear	Nikon D200 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens
Exposure	400mm (600mm) f/5.6 1/200s 0ev 400iso
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