Uploads from Mc Shutter, tagged lakeemerald

Afterglow -- ( ISO = 1800 )

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:40:05 -0800

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D90 - - - RAW Mode

Wanted to use f7.1 (said to be the "sweet spot" for this lens) and maintain a high shutter speed to freeze motion of any birds that might fly into shot, so I used "Auto ISO" setting.

Amazing how well the D90 handles high ISO-noise issues.

Over Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, early Sunday evening, Dec 7, 2008.

LARGER VIEW .

Flash Dancer

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:06:26 -0800

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D80 - RAW Format

Great Egret - - - - - - ( Ardea alba, aka Casmerodius albus )
Coming in for a landind at water's edge. ( Sorry, I couldn't resist the title.)

Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, late Sunday afternoon, Nov 2, 2008.

LARGER IMAGE

Friday's First Light

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:52:34 -0700

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D70s -- RAW format converted to JPEG

The way Friday began.
This was my reward for being up early this morning.
Looking souitheast over Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony, early Friday morning, Aug 29, 2008.

Better in LARGER VIEW.

Gotcha!

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:44:55 -0700

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D80 -- RAW Format

Anhinga ------ ( Anhinga anhinga )
The bait (bread) I tossed to the fish is at top of frame. It worked.
Though it didn't need my help, the Anhinga welcomed the easy pickin's.
Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, Monday afternoon, August 18, 2008.

See LARGER, if you wish.

The Only Mirror I Look At ------------------------------------ The Ones Inside Are Too SCARY

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:45:06 -0700

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D70s -- RAW mode

Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, early Sunday morning, July 27, 2008.

Detail seen best in LARGER VIEW.

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Color at Twilight

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:15:35 -0700

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D80 -- RAW format

Sunset reflected in clouds as seen when looking due South.
This was more spectacular than the view to the West.
Over Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Forida -US- near Ft. Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony, early Tuesday evening, June 17, 2008.

Better in LARGER VIEW.

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Summer Sunset

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:05:14 -0700

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D80 - - - RAW Mode

The sun's orb won't be visible in these until it comes south again at the end of Summer.
Over Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, early Wednesday evening, Wednesday, June 4, 2008.

Seen better in LARGER VIEW.

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My Little Corner of Paradise

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:37:14 -0700

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D80 - RAW mode

Typical summer day, when there's no tropical storm out there headed our way.
There wasn't really that much gray in the clouds, but it's how Nikon saw it.
( It never did rain today.)
Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, mid-morning, Monday, Jun 2, 2008.

Seen best in LARGER VIEW.

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Air Brakes

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:11:36 -0700

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D80 RAW Mode
Laughing Gull - - - - - - ( Larus atricilla )

Above Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony, late Saturday afternoon, February 2, 2008

Seen best in LARGER VIEW.

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Sunset

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:32:06 -0800

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D70s - - - RAW Mode

Over Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, early Wednesday evening, January 2, 2008.

Seen better in LARGER VIEW .

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Brown Pelican

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:34:40 -0800

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D80 --- RAW
Eastern Brown Pelican - - - - - - ( Pelecanus occidentalis )
These guys don't visit the lake as frequently as the other species, so it's rare that I get a photo of one of them.
Since the Atlantic Ocean is so near, with its many marinas and fish scraps from the charter fishing boats, the pelicans usually hang out there.
Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony above the lake, Monday afternoon, January 28, 2008.

Seen better in LARGER SIZE.

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Sunday's Sunset

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:00:13 -0800

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D90 - - - RAW Mode

Over Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, early Sunday evening, Dec 7, 2008

LARGER VIEW .

The Boss is Back

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:16:28 -0800

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D80 - RAW format to TIFF to JPEG.

Great Blue Heron - - - - - - ( Ardea herodias )
The first of these I've seen since just before Summer. A few gulls are back, also.
Edge of Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, late Sunday afternoon, Sunday, Nov 2, 2008.

See him LARGER if you wish.

Pastel Daybreak

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:46:50 -0700

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The way Sunday began.
This was my reward for being up early last Sunday morning.
Looking east over Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony, early Sunday, September 7, 2008.

LARGER VIEW .

Water Ballet

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:15:12 -0700

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D80 - RAW Format

Great Egret - - - - - - ( Ardea alba, aka Casmerodius albus )
Coming to a stop to hover over bait (bread) just outside the left edge of the image.

Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, late Friday, Aug 29, 2008

See better detail in LARGER VIEW.

Great Egret at Water's Edge

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:54:53 -0700

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D80 - RAW Format

Great Egret - - - - - - ( Ardea alba, aka Casmerodius albus )
Patiently waiting to spot a fishing opportunity.
I hate trying to properly expose bright whites.

Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, late Monday afternoon, July 28, 2008.

See her in LARGER VIEW.

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Grace Under Power

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:26:47 -0700

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D80 - RAW Format

Great Egret - - - - - - ( Ardea alba, aka Casmerodius albus )
I tossed a stale dinner roll to deep water as bait for both bird and fish.
( I knew that the bird would know that the bread would attract fish, and would fly out to hover over it.)
I hate trying to properly expose bright whites.

Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, early Sunday afternoon, July 20, 2008.

See her LARGER, if you wish.

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Prospecting for Dinner

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:03:33 -0700

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D80 - RAW Mode.

Green heron - - - - - - ( Butorides virescens.)

A small, stocky wading bird, the Green Heron is common in wet spots across much of North America. It can be difficult to see as it stands motionless waiting for small fish to approach within striking range, but it frequently announces its presence by its loud squawking
The Green Heron is part of a complex of small herons that sometimes are considered one species. When lumped, they are called Green-backed Heron. When split, they are the Green Heron, the widespread Striated Heron, and the Galapagos Heron.
Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony, late Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 2008.

Seen best in LARGER VIEW.

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Ichabod Gull, the Headless Wingman

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:49:18 -0700

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D80 RAW Mode
Laughing Gull - - - - - - ( Larus atricilla )

Above Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony, late Wednesday afternoon, March 26, 2008.

Seen best in LARGER VIEW.

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Waiting for Jim ("Garnite")

nobody@flickr.com (Mc Shutter) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:12:09 -0800

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D80 - - RAW mode
Great Blue Heron - - - - - - ( Ardea herodias )
He waits patiently at water's edge for a feeding opportunity to pass by.
Edge of Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Shot from my balcony over the lake, Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2008.
Best seen in LARGER SIZE .
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Please keep another bird photographer, Jim ("Garnite,") in your thoughts and prayers.
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