Nov 20, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Grand Tetons, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Oxbow Bend Aspens The Aspens turn magical by fall’s setting sun in the Grand Tetons. This morning when photographing Oxbow Bend, I turned around to see a beautiful Aspen grove. Returning just before sunset, I was rewarded again with the setting sun shining through the Aspens. For similar images, see Grand Tetons | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story A simple click while hiking captured this image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Day Trip to the Grand Tetons | |
| Location | Oxbow Bend Wyoming | |
| Date/Time | 9/20/2012 4:50pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 73°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens | |
Exposure
| 35mm (35mm) f/8 1/125s 0ev 100iso | |
| Post | | |
Nov 17, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Arizona, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Patagonia Lake Patagonia Lake lies just south of Tucson. In the winter, when this image was captured, it was 60ºF. It’s a rather pleasant lake and close enough to Tucson to make a nice day trip. Sunsets aren’t too bad either. See Way Cool | a 7 Image Story for more of my favorite off beat images.
The Back Story After Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Day Trip from Tucson |
| Location | Patagonia Lake |
| Date/Time | 1/12/2012 5:05pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 60°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens |
Exposure
| 22mm (22mm) f/9.5 1/3000s 0ev 400iso |
| Post | |
Nov 15, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks, Yellowstone
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Yellowstone River Yellowstone’s first snow of the year in mid November made for a great day to capture images along the Yellowstone River. A snowstorm had fallen the night before, covering everything in sparkling fresh snow. The Yellowstone River, flowing north out of the park, was not frozen due to the thermal features of the park. It does not look like much of a river in this image, but it becomes a nice size river as it travels further north. For more Yellowstone images and information, see Yellowstone NP Wild | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story There’s nothing like Yellowstone in the winter. Yellowstone always provides perspective and introspection. Every time I go to Yellowstone, the experience changes with new vistas, wildlife, challenges, and accomplishments. We only had a few minutes to capture this image between snow showers. Although it was midday, the sun was shining through a thin cloud layer softening the light. Blowing snow and the calming sound of water ripples from the river completed the experience. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day Trip to Yellowstone NP |
| Location | Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 11/19/2011 12:56pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 14°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click while kneeling on the snow cover ground. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens |
Exposure
| 17mm (17mm) f/11 1/750s -1ev 100iso |
| Post | Added a touch of definition. |
Oct 30, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Aviation, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad
Nikon D300 Salad | Chicago Air & Water The Chicago Air & Water Show is a really nice venue for capturing aircraft images along the beach. Before the air show gets started, there’s time for a nice Chicago skyline image. For more information and images, see Chicago Air & Water | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image turned out to be a simple click after walking out on the breakwater. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Chicago Air & Water Show |
| Location | North Avenue Beach in Chicago, IL
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| Date/Time | 8/17/2012 11:43am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 71°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click after walking out on the breakwater. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens |
Exposure
| 17mm (25mm) f/9 1/2500s -0.33ev 400iso |
| Post | |
May 31, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Arizona, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x
Landscape Portfolio | Brown Mountain A walk through the desert can turn up impromptu images.
The Back Story This image called for a wide angle lens and a little ground crawl time, then a simple click.
Details…
| Event | A Drive Thru the Desert |
| Location | Brown Mountain near Tucson |
| Date/Time | 1/10/2012 4:08 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 67°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Choose a wide angle lens, lay on the ground, simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 17-35mm lens |
May 28, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x, Yellowstone
Landscape Portfolio | Yellowstone Early Snow Yellowstone’s first snow of the year in mid November made for a great day to capture images along the Yellowstone River. A snowstorm had fallen the night before, covering everything in sparkling fresh snow. Actually, we only had a few minutes to capture this image between snow showers.
The Back Story As we drove south from the north entrance, the road crossed over the Yellowstone River in several places. Just after crossing a bridge, a turnoff offered us a chance to stop. The snow was knee deep in places as I slid down the river bank toward the river. After clearing through some trees, the river bank offered several great views. Although it was midday, the sun was shining through a thin cloud layer softening the light.
Details…
| Event | A Day at Yellowstone |
| Location | Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 11/19/2011 12:56 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Intermittent Snow Showers| 15°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Stop along the road, slide down a steep river bank in knee deep snow, use a rock as a tripod, click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 17-35mm lens |
Jan 14, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Daily Image 2021, Fine Art Portfolio, Fine Art Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x, Yellowstone
Fine Art Portfolio | Yellowstone Tree These striking trees stand tall against mostly clear skies. Ground water and steam runoff from Yellowstone’s thermal features periodically floods the area around these lodgepole pine trees; killing them. Several geysers can be seen steaming in the background. Then silica precipitates upon the dead tree trunks creating the white “bobby sock” trees. This silica slowly impregnates the wood and over time, could eventually petrify the wood.
The Back Story This image of this lone tree was captured along the foot path to the Mud Pots. After a repositioning a few times, it was a simple click. For more images and information about Yellowstone, see Yellowstone NP Wild | a 7 Image Story.
Details…
| Event | A Day Trip to Yellowstone NP |
| Location | Yellowstone NP near the Mud Pots |
| Date/Time | 9/20/2012 12:29 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Sunny Skies | 60°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click capture along the walk to the mud pots |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 17-35mm lens |
Jan 12, 2021 | AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, Daily Image 2021, Fine Art Portfolio, Fine Art Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x, Yellowstone
Fine Art Portfolio | Yellowstone River The mighty Yellowstone River flows north out of Yellowstone NP into the Missouri River. It was not frozen due to the thermal features of the park. With the sun partially obscured, this image has a certain mystique about it.
The Back Story This image was captured from a bridge over the Yellowstone River a few miles inside the north entrance to the park. Actually, aside from the cold, it was an easy click. For more images and information about Yellowstone, see Yellowstone NP Wild | a 7 Image Story.
Details…
| Event | A Winter Day Trip to Yellowstone NP |
| Location | Yellowstone NP along the Yellowstone River |
| Date/Time | 11/19/2011 1:05 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 14°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Park in a turnoff area, hike to a bridge over the river, click |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 17-35mm lens |
