Jun 12, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2013, Nikon 1 V1, Swan, Walkabout, Wildlife
Swans Again Just had to take my walkabout around the Swan’s pond. What a difference a few days make. Yesterday, I upgraded the Nikon firmware for the FT-1 Adapter on the Nikon 1 V1. Thanks Thom Hogan for the reminder in Sans Mirror. The new firmware supports continuous autofocus mode for AF-S lenses. Wow, it really works; just like a mini DSLR. Thank you, Nikon. Although it was possible to shoot action photos with the old firmware which did not support continuous autofocus, it was more like using a manual focus lens. Today, my keeper rate went way up; almost as high as my DSLRs. Now, Nikon, how about giving us something that will allow us to use our Speedlights on a Nikon 1?
Jun 9, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Birds, Daily Image 2013, Nikon 1 V1, Swan, Walkabout, Wildlife
Mute Swans What a great treat! Today, on a new walkabout trail around a small pond, a Mute Swan family has taken up residence. Like any family, father (above) protected his kids, the Cygnets (just below). Actually, he was quite aggressive at defending his territory from people passing by on the trail.
The Cygnets were carefree kids having fun around the pond and looking for snacks.
Mom kept close to the Cygnets even when dad was busy defending the family.
Jun 1, 2013 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Birds, Nikon D200, Swan, Wildlife, Wildlife Portfolio
The beautiful blue Michigan water makes a nice background to this Cygnet Swan. With its mother just a few yards away, it did not seem to have a care in the world.
