Nov 22, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Hyalite Canyon, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Hyalite Canyon The trail starts wide at the lower altitudes; yet narrows a bit as the climb gets steeper. The hike gets tougher when the trail gets steeper and the trail needs switchbacks. Notice the tree roots and rocks in the trail. Good hiking boots help. For more information and images, see Hyalite Canyon Hike | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This stretch of the trail seems relatively flat compared to the steep switchbacks. A simple click just took a short stop and click. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Hiking up Hyalite Canyon | |
| Location | Hyalite Canyon | |
| Date/Time | 9/24/2012 2:20pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 76°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click along the trail. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens | |
Exposure
| 70mm (70mm) f/8 1/180s -1ev 400iso | |
| Post | | |
Nov 19, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, B-25 Mitchell, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | B-25 Champaign Gal The B-25 Champaign Gal was taxiing for takeoff at Grimes Field in Urbana, OH before the 70th Doolittle Raider Reunion. Twenty B-25 aircraft attended the reunion the next day on 17 Apr 2013. Champaign Gal is based at Grimes Field as part of the Champaign Air Museum. Still, similar images could have easily been taken at numerous airfields around the world in 1942. The image in black & while seems more realistic for a WWII image.
The Real Story On 18 Apr 1942, sixteen brave flight crews took off from the USS Hornet aircraft carrier in B-25 bombers to strike the Japanese mainland in a daring mission early in WWII. Of the 80 men on the mission, five still remained with us to celebrate the 70th anniversary of their successful mission. This reunion remembers them and all the brave WWII air crews who fought and sometimes died to keep us a free nation. For a first hand account of B-25 activities at the 70th Doolittle Raider reunion: B-25s at the 70th Doolittle Raiders Reunion. To see the nose art of all the B-25s at the reunion: B-25 Nose Art at the 70th Doolittle Raiders Reunion.
The Back Story Luckily, for this event, I was able to get a media pass so I could take a tram out to the end of the taxiway for possibly a better shot in the media area. After capturing hundreds of images, this image is one of my favorites. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | 70th Doolittle Raiders Anniversary | |
| Location | Grimes Field at Urbana OH | |
| Date/Time | 4/16/2012 12:48 am Local Time | |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 70°F | Moderate+ Southwest Winds | |
| Method | From media area at end of taxiway, wait for B-25s to taxi out. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens | |
Exposure
| 200mm (200mm) f/16 1/60s -0.5ev 50iso | |
| Post | | |
Nov 18, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Gray Wolf, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Wolf Portrait Normally, I don’t capture images of captive wildlife. Wolf Park treats their wolves like they were in the wild and conducts wolf research in conjunction with major universities and national parks. They offer a few opportunities each year for photographers to learn and photograph from inside a large 40+ acre enclosure with the wolves. It’s an interesting experience; not necessarily for the faint of heart. For more information and images, see Wolf Park Wolves | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured inside the wolf enclosure. Some folks have asked me, if the wolf was close. Well, with a 200mm lens, he wasn’t right next to me, but he was still pretty close; a few feet. If this wolf had not been socialized, the experience would have been more than a bit scary. Of course, in the wild, I would have maybe one chance in ten million to get this close to a wolf. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Photo Shoot at Wolf Park | |
| Location | Wolf Park, Battle Ground, IN | |
| Date/Time | 3/10/2012 5:01pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 57°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click while inside wolf enclosure. | |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens | |
Exposure
| 200mm (200mm) f/2.8 1/3000s -0.5ev 400iso | |
| Post | Sharpened eyes. | |
Nov 12, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks, People, Pugs
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Zander & Nick Love everyone and they will love you back. What goes around, comes around. A Pug and any boy always have a special bond. Pugs, like most dogs, instinctively know little girls and little boys are special. Pugs seem to love them just a bit more when they are around them. For more Pug wisdom, see Pug Wisdom | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story A spur of the moment simple click only happens if you have a camera in your hands. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Moment with a Pug & a Little Boy |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 9/19/2011 5:17pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 63°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens |
Exposure
| 75mm (75mm) f/2.8 1/60s 0ev 1100iso |
| Post | |
Nov 11, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Farming, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Midwest Wild Wind Witness the changing landscape of the American farm from family farm to corporate windmills; while, at least, the lightning stays the same. This image was captured in northern Illinois, close to the farm where I grew up. Wow, has the land and farming ever changed since I was a kid. At one time, the family farm was the mainstay of American agriculture. Now, the family farms are all but gone. The few that remain are huge. The hedge rows are gone and one farm abuts to another. The GPS tells the machinery operator which farm is which. And, livestock production is mostly grown in large operations; not on the farm as it once was. Most farms are now owned by corporations who hire the work done. Still, lightning is lightning.
The Back Story A simple click after stopping along a gravel country road made this image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Drive to Look at the Newly Planted Crops |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/22/2011 3:46pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 65°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with an AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens |
Exposure
| 170mm (170mm) f/8 1/180s 0ev 800iso |
| Post | |
Nov 9, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, AF-S TC 2.0 E III Tele-converter, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Western Sandpiper After a long cold winter, a walk on a sandy beach seems to revive the soul. On this day, I just needed sand between my toes; the very concept of warm instead of cold.
The Back Story This image was captured while laying on the sand. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Walk along the Beach |
| Location | Sandy Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast |
| Date/Time | 3/10/2011 6:01pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 61°F | Moderate 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
| 400mm (400m) f/5.6 1/500s 0ev 100iso |
| Post | Sharpened the eye. |
Nov 7, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, AF-S TC 2.0 E III Tele-converter, Badlands, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
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 |
| Post | |
Nov 5, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Montana, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Nevada City Train This old train is permanently parked outside the Nevada City train station. The old mining camp of Nevada City started when gold was discovered nearby in 1863. Nevada City was comprised mostly of miners working several nearby mining districts. In the beginning, the mining district was part of the Idaho Territory. In fact, until neighboring Virginia City became the Montana territorial capitol in 1865, there was no law except for the miner’s court. Now, although this old west town has no residents, it’s maintained by folks in Virginia city. It’s a cool place to visit in Montana. For more information and images, see Nevada City | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured with a simple click while walking by the train station. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Photo Shoot |
| Location | Nevada City, Montana |
| Date/Time | 11/09/2010 6:11pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 28°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II lens |
Exposure
| 70mm (70mm) f/13 400iso |
| Post | |
