Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Gold Dust Day Gecko

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Gold Dust Day Gecko

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Gold Dust Day Gecko   Landscapes are nice; wildlife is better.  Problem is; there’s not much wildlife along the Kona Coast unless you get into the water.  When stopping for a rest on a mid day walkabout, these Geckos were just playing around.  At first, they seemed like a nuisance, but then they became fun to watch. They seem to be curious critters and, of course, they’re naturally cute.

The Back Story  This gecko posed on the leaf for a long time.  Simple clicks captured many images.  Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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EventHawaii Trip
LocationKona Coast on the Big Island, Hawaii
Date/Time6/23/2014  12:04pm Local Time
WeatherMostly Cloudy  |  82°F  |  Light Winds
MethodLocal walkabout simple click.
GearNikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens
Exposure
170mm (459mm)  f/16  1/80s  0ev  800iso
Post

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Hibiscus

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Hibiscus

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Hibiscus   One area along my Kona Coast walkabout was lined with Hibiscus.  The late afternoon sun provided sweet light to capture this image.

The Back Story  Simple click.  Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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EventHawaii Trip
LocationKona Coast on the Big Island, Hawaii
Date/Time6/21/2014  6:54pm Local Time
WeatherMostly Cloudy  |  76°F  |  Moderate Winds
MethodLocal walkabout simple click.
GearNikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.4G lens
Exposure
50mm (135mm)  f/2.8  1/250s  0ev  100iso
PostSharpened shadow a touch.

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Seascape Sunset

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Seascape Sunset

Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Seascape Sunset   This image looks toward Maui taken from the northwestern shore of the Big Island along the Kona Coast.  Look closely and just beyond the trees lies Maui’s volcano, Haleakalā, (“house of the sun”) rising above the clouds at 10,023 feet.  It’s a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of Maui.  For more information and images, see  Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.

The Back Story  My walkabout was a bit late and a bit unusual.  Seascapes do not come easy for a Midwesterner.   The time just before total darkness has become one of my favorite times to capture images.  And, for you photogs; yes, the Nikon 1 V1 does a nice job in manual mode too.  Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.

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EventHawaii Trip
LocationKona Coast on the Big Island, Hawaii
Date/Time6/21/2014  7:28pm Local Time
WeatherMostly Cloudy  |  76°F  |  Moderate Winds
MethodCaptured using a tripod with exposure in manual mode.
GearNikon 1 V1 with a 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
Exposure
10mm (27mm)  f/8  1/15s  0ev  800iso
PostSmoothed clouds a bit.

Big Island Sunsets | Blue Hour

Big Island Sunsets | Blue Hour

Big Island Sunsets | Blue Hour  Well, in reality, blue hour usually only lasts about 20 minutes.  During the blue hour the sky has a deep blue hue with saturated colors.  It’s the time after sunset (just after golden hour) before total darkness when lighted colors really stand out, yet the background is still visible.  The different shades of the sky and color saturation make it a great for landscape and seascape photography.  To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.

Big Island Sunsets | Distant Maui

Big Island Sunsets | Distant Maui

Big Island Sunsets | Distant Maui  This image looks toward Maui taken from the northwestern shore of the Big Island.  Look closely and you’ll see Maui’s volcano, Haleakalā, (“house of the sun”) rising above the clouds at 10,023 feet.  It’s a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of Maui.  To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.

Big Island Sunsets | Rocky Tree

Big Island Sunsets | Rocky Tree

Big Island Sunsets | Rocky Tree  Walking along the shoreline path just before sunset, it’s easy to see the rugged nature of the shore.  After dark without any moonlight, the walk gets more difficult.  A red miner’s light would be helpful.  Time to think about long exposures.  To see the entire story with all seven images, go to Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story.