Nikon and Nature

Posted By on February 4, 2016

Playing with the new camera on a day when it is grey and rainy seems like it should result in some excellent learning experiences. But I don’t think it did.

View of the dock in rain. Just to keep track of the differences in output from each camera.
View of the dock in rain. Just to keep track of the differences in output from each camera.

For right now, the Nikon D3300 and I are getting to know each other. Here are several familiar scenes/activities reproduced today with this device. Starting at the boring end and crescendoing near the pinnacle (of an almost flat day!).

Still producing even after freezing cold.
Still producing even after freezing cold.
Mallard chases off a tricolored heron (who was in cahoots with the hated grebe - this according to the mallards.
Mallard chases off a tricolored heron (who was in cahoots with the hated grebe – this according to the mallards.
Partnering today again, the tricolored and the grebe take a break to enjoy the good life!
Partnering today again, the tricolored and the grebe take a break to enjoy the good life!
Ibises in flight. I really like these birds, even though they are so common place. Their cooperative and coordinated behavior is highly entertaining.
Ibises in flight. I really like these birds, even though they are so common place. Their cooperative and coordinated behavior is highly entertaining.

V shaped ibises. I like the composition - not much the quality of the image.
V shaped ibises. I like the composition – not much the quality of the image. [exif id="888"]
Walking around the neighbor with a partner. Could not make a better picture with the new camera.
Walking around the neighbor with a partner. Could not make a better picture with the new camera.
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Eastern bluebirds in a tree.
Eastern bluebirds in a tree.
Delicious looking water off a duck's back. As I walked out into the rain, I stumbled upon her . She didn't leave but just gave me this look.
Delicious looking water off a duck’s back. As I walked out into the rain, I stumbled upon her . She didn’t leave but just gave me this look. [exif id="891"]
A snakebird flies overhead.
A snakebird flies overhead. One of the first bird-in-flight pictures that I am pleased with having made.
  • Aperture: ƒ/8
  • Camera: NIKON D3300
  • Taken: 4 February, 2016
  • Focal length: 55mm
  • ISO: 400
  • Shutter speed: 1/250s