Carol and Laurin from across the street invited me to their annual Thanksgiving celebration dinner. This year Carol used some Bittersweet vines from my yard for decorations. I took a number of images with my new Nikon 1 V1 camera, with a 10 mm f/2.8 lens. I was trying to see what I can do with a small camera without a flash. I have 28 images to share as a slide show.
Laurin and Carol’s Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration 2011 in Skillman, New Jersey. Images taken with a Nikon 1 V1 camera and 10 mm lens. (David J Mathre)
Individual images from the slideshow can be viewed here.
Author: David Mathre
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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2 thoughts on “Thanksgiving (24-November-2011) — New Jersey”
looks like a fine time was had by all. Do you love your new little camera?
So far I am impressed with the image quality. For its size, it is heavier than you would think. The V1 has an electronic view finder (100% view) which is better than most P&S cameras where the only view is the back LCD. Many of the controls for the Nikon 1 are in menu items. For example, I like the Leica X1 because both shutter speed and appature have dials on the top of the camera. With the Nikon 1 V1, you need to go into the menus to control. Also missing is the ability to shoot brackets (for an HDR). One of the main reasons I got a mirrorless camera is to use with my telescope — however need to wait on availability of the adapter from the Nikon 1 to Nikon F lenses.
looks like a fine time was had by all. Do you love your new little camera?
So far I am impressed with the image quality. For its size, it is heavier than you would think. The V1 has an electronic view finder (100% view) which is better than most P&S cameras where the only view is the back LCD. Many of the controls for the Nikon 1 are in menu items. For example, I like the Leica X1 because both shutter speed and appature have dials on the top of the camera. With the Nikon 1 V1, you need to go into the menus to control. Also missing is the ability to shoot brackets (for an HDR). One of the main reasons I got a mirrorless camera is to use with my telescope — however need to wait on availability of the adapter from the Nikon 1 to Nikon F lenses.