Nov 2, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Nikon D3x, Nikon D3x Bread Sticks, Ships
Nikon D3x Bread Sticks | Luna Spirit Luna Spirit carries automobiles from Japan to America. The late afternoon light makes it stand out against the sky and ocean as it makes its way into port.
The Back Story This image was a simple click while watching the ships come in. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Watching the ships come in… |
| Location | Port of Los Angeles |
| Date/Time | 9/21/2010 6:20pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 64°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 116mm (116mm) f/11 1/60s 0ev 400iso |
| Post | |
Aug 2, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge, Ships
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Ghost Ship The Straits of Machinac see some serious ships going by Mackinac Island. This ship made its way through the fog and mist east bound. This freighter was slowly traversing the Straits of Mackinac. As the ship steams its way though the fog, its light silhouette adds contrast against the water and sky. The Mackinac Bridge in the background adds depth.
The Back Story Again, sometimes, vacation time provides an opportunity to slow down, relax a bit, and make a photograph outside your comfort zone. This image was a simple click on the boat ride back from Mackinac Island. I convert from color into B&W in post processing. Most of the time, I seem to get better B&Ws by concerting from color than capturing the image in B&W in the camera Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day Trip to Mackinac Island |
| Location | Lake Huron traversing the Straits of Mackinac |
| Date/Time | 6/15/2015 5:10pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 75°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click captured from bow of a passing boat. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 72mm (193mm) f/8 1/1600s -0.67ev 160iso |
| Post | Converted color into B&W in post processing. |
Aug 1, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge, Ships
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Rooster Tail The Straits of Mackinac sees boats big and small. This Rooster Tail is traversing the Straits of Mackinac, fast. Black and white adds contrast and depth to the image.
The Back Story Sometimes, vacation time provides an opportunity to slow down, relax a bit, and make a photograph outside your comfort zone. This image was a simple click on the boat ride to Mackinac Island. I did darken the dark’s and lightened the light’s in post processing. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day Trip to Mackinac Island |
| Location | Lake Huron traversing the Straits of Mackinac |
| Date/Time | 6/15/2015 10:41am Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 65°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple click captured from bow of a passing boat. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 97mm (262mm) f/8 1/640s -0.33ev 160iso |
| Post | Darkened the image. Lightened the splash. Added definition. |
Jan 28, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2021, Fine Art Portfolio, Fine Art Portfolio Posts, Nikon 1 V3, Ships
Fine Art Portfolio | Ghost Ship This freighter was slowly traversing the Straits of Mackinac. As the ship steams its way though the fog, its light silhouette adds contrast against the water and sky. The Mackinac Bridge in the background adds depth.
The Back Story Sometimes, vacation time provides an opportunity to slow down, relax a bit, and make a photograph outside your comfort zone. This image was another simple click on a boat ride.
Details…
| Event | Day Trip to Mackinac Island |
| Location | Lake Huron traversing the Straits of Mackinac |
| Date/Time | 6/15/2015 5:10 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy / Fog | 72°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple click captured from bow of passing boat |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens |
Jan 27, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2021, Fine Art Portfolio, Fine Art Portfolio Posts, Nikon 1 V3, Ships
Fine Art Portfolio | Rooster Tail Rooster Tail traversing the Straits of Mackinac, fast. Black and white adds contrast and depth to the image.
The Back Story Sometimes, vacation time provides an opportunity to slow down, relax a bit, and make a photograph outside your comfort zone. This image was a simple click on a boat ride.
Details…
| Event | Day Trip to Mackinac Island |
| Location | Lake Huron traversing the Straits of Mackinac |
| Date/Time | 6/15/2015 |
| Weather | Cloudy | 72°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click captured from bow of passing boat |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens |
Oct 6, 2017 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2017, Nikon D3x, Ships, Sunset
Ship Coming into LA Harbor This ship carries automobiles from Japan to the USA. Yep, it’s outfitted to haul cars and only cars. This image was captured just before sunset at the Port of Los Angeles.
Aug 24, 2017 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Coast Guard Cutter, Daily Image 2017, Events, Nikon 1 V3, Ships
US Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay 103 at Chicago Air & Water Show The Mobile Bay is a 140-foot Bay-class, state of the art, icebreaker currently stationed at Sturgeon Bay, WI. It uses a low-pressure-air hull lubrication system that forces air and water between the hull and ice which improves its icebreaking capabilities by reducing resistance against the hull.
