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Charlie Vick
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Initially Posted - 12/12/2004 : 02:38:56

I know its not sailing related, but it is water related. I just spent the last 6 days at the lake with my son and was able to try out my new camera so I took a few shots of the birds on the lake at this time of year. Never found a bald eagle though.

The pelicans were the easiest to shoot.

Chauncey looking for another rock to toss in the lake.

The bottom two photos are of a species rarely seen in this area and I figure the aviators in the group would be able to identify it.

Needless to say we had a great week!
I hope someone will tell me if these don't show up.
I've had trouble with yahoo posting my photos lately.

(edit) Ok now they're on shutterfly!
If they don't show, let me know!

CVick
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 12/12/2004 : 09:44:49

Charlie,

I get "http://phvrf.yahoo.com not found." for all 9 images plus your sig graphic. Sorry.

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 12/12/2004 : 12:54:27

Its kinda frustrating cause I can see them on my machine here but others can't! I was told once you have to "unlock" the photos at yahoo to get them to show up posted somewhere else, which I've done.
Maybe its time to switch to shutterfly!

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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 12/12/2004 : 14:05:54

I see 'em fine Charlie. The second picture - the pelican skimming the water - is a real beauty.

Thanks for posting them.

Steve

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MattL
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 00:45:15

Print em and enter them in any photo contest, I think smithsonian or national geographic are having contests right now. Great shots.

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frogger
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 08:22:41

Pictures are great. Another plus for sailing - you get to see pictures/wildlife like these. Thanks!

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sterngucker
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 12:36:51

What camera did you use? SLR? If not,it must have a really nice zoom. The pictures are really beautiful.

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cvwall
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 12:47:22

The last two appear to be a Lake Amphibian. There used to be one at Simsbury International when I had the dough to pursue two hobbies:-)

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 12:54:00

Thanks!
Its a Canon 20d, a digital slr with a EF100-400 lens.
Just bought the camera. I've had the lens. It will take any canon lens. Its a sweet set up. Makes me look like a better photographer than I am!

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 13:26:26

Charlie,

We had a bald eagle in a birch tree on our lake front yesterday. He sat up there for almost an hour, probably fishing. Didn't take any pictures because we were having a snow storm - 12+ inches in the last 24 hours. We see them often here. A male was in the same tree two years ago and his mate was on the ice looking over a large ice-free area. Neat stuff.

Al
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 14:10:02

Ahh, love the two shots of that last bird - a Lakes Buccaneer. Always wanted one of those, but it's a bit out of my budget.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 16:28:38

Is the single bird in the pic a Merganser? Can anyone identify the other two?
Derek

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 18:51:08

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Derek Crawford
 Is the single bird in the pic a Merganser? Can anyone identify the other two?
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My Audubon book suggests that the last two are "Little Gulls". The single swimmer doesn't look like Mergansers I've seen--it could be a loon, although it could be a female of another species.

The shot of the pelican skimming the water is great! That's a quick shutter behind a serious lense!

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 20:05:08

Dave - the loons I saw in N.Canada had longer necks. Once watched 2 of 'em do a mating dance while I was trolling. A fascinating 20 minutes!
Derek

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 23:20:12

I've always thought they were loons or sometimes known as water turkeys in these parts. That shot really doesn't show his neck extended as much as it can be. I know they're really hard to photograph because as soon as you get anywhere close they head underwater, for a long time.
I'm still not sure what kind of gulls thoses are either. They're not like anything I've ever seen on the gulf coast.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 12/14/2004 : 09:07:23

Charlie - we don't have loons in S.Texas, so "water turkeys" to us are cormorants!

Derek

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/14/2004 : 21:41:06

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 12/14/2004 : 23:15:30

Heck no, Dave! I'm sure it would have lasted longer but one of the idiots in our 14' aluminum boat dropped his fishing box...instant double dive and disappearance

If the water temp had been above 40 we'd probably have thrown him in!
Derek

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