Jan 14, 2022 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Around the House, Cardinal, Daily Image 2022, Nikon 1 V3
Around the House | Female Cardinal Close This close-up Cardinal portrait really shows the detailed color scheme of a female Cardinal. For more information and images on using the Nikon 1 V3 for bird photography, see Nikon 1 V3 for Birds | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/15/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window! |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter and a AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/7.1 1/250s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jan 10, 2022 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Around the House, Daily Image 2022, Dark-eyed Junco, Nikon 1 V3
Around the House | Dark-eyed Junco Nice light, a nice frame, and a perch with decent background make the image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/02/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter & AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/7.1 1/500s -0.33ev 450iso |
Jan 9, 2022 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Around the House, Cardinal, Daily Image 2022, Nikon 1 V3
Around the House | Female Cardinal Nice light and a perch with decent background make the image. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/07/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter & AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/7.1 1/500s -0.33ev 720iso |
Dec 28, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Daily Image 2021, Loon, Nikon D300, Outliers
Outliers | Common Loon The late afternoon sunlight against the water help frame this Loon’s image.
The Back Story Simple click while kayaking! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Day by the Lake | |
| Location | Pleasant Lake, Michigan | |
| Date/Time | 7/02/2010 9:09pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 71°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with a AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens | |
Exposure
| 400mm (600mm) f/8 1/250s 0ev 800iso | |
| Post | Sharpened the eye. | |
Dec 9, 2021 | Cardinal, Nikon 1 V3, Outliers
Outliers | Hoping for Snow Cardinals really stand out against the snow; a splash of color in a sea of snow.
The Back Story Just a simple click while having a bite of lunch. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Enjoying the Snow | |
| Location | Northern Illinois | |
| Date/Time | 1/04/2021 12:35pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 55°F | Calm Winds | |
| Method | Simple click. | |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter & a AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens | |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/5.6 1/1250s 0.33ev 1600iso | |
| Post | Sharpened eye. | |
Dec 7, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Bald Eagle, Nikon 1 V3, Outliers
Outliers | Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle is as tough a bird as it is majestic. It has seen our country through many challenges. Let’s hope it will help us get through our current difficulties.
The Back Story Just a simple click from the deck of a boat! Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | A Boat Ride on the Lake | |
| Location | Pleasant Lake, Michigan | |
| Date/Time | 6/27/2021 8:08pm Local Time | |
| Weather | Cloudy | 68°F | Light Winds | |
| Method | Simple click from the deck of a boat. | |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter & AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens | |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/6.3 1/500s -o.33ev 1600iso | |
| Post | Sharpened eye. | |
Oct 22, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, American Pelican, Nikon D300, Nikon D300 Salad
Nikon D300 Salad | American Pelican Yes, the Pelicans are so much fun to watch as they play. They are always the highlight of spring walkabouts. Of course, they are probably not playing, but they just seem like clowns to me. It’s fun watching them between clicks on their perch; a log partially submerged.
The American White Pelican is a large, majestic bird in flight. Their bodies measure up to 5 feet in length, their bills can reach 14 inches, and their wing spans up to 9 feet. In the breeding season, they have a flattened “horn” on the upper bill. They shed the horn after mating. Males and females look exactly alike except the female is a bit smaller. For more American Pelican images, see American Pelicans 2019 | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image turned out to be a simple click after using a monopod while slowly moving close enough for a click. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois Slough |
| Date/Time | 3/21/2011 3:32pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 47°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Used a monopod while slowing moving close enough for a click. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 400mm (600mm) f/10 1/640s 0ev 800iso |
| Post | |
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.
Details….
| 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. |
