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  1. 06-07-2007 #1
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    Default Thatcham Lakes, July 6th 2007

    Took a few more pictures when I managed to find a spare hour.

    This really is a nice place to spend a couple of hours on a warm day, whether just feeding the Ducks, Geese, Moorhens and Coots, or sitting and watching the Grebe and Tufted Ducks on the lake.

    Below is a panorama of the main lake and an infrared photo.
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    Really nice . Your right, lovey looking place. peaceful
    Great capturs
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    Default Crested Grebe and Young

    These were fairly close to the shore.
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    Haven't seen too many of these, they are quite difficult to get the light balance right, as the head is very dark.
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    Default Common Tern

    Still have their little colony on the float offshore, great to watch, their flying skills are amazing.
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    They are all lovely shots. The tufted duck is lovely
    Great captures You had a good day.
    Well done
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    Thanks Chocky, I was only there for an hour, but sitting down and watching the activity on the lake was very therapeutic.
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    I would think so. I like to be alone quite often and just watch the wild. Maybe I'm lazey I don't know but yes I agree
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    Here's an unedited infrared shot.
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    Wow . How did youdo that .? It's fantastic.
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    I bought an infrared filter, that photo was taken with my Fuji S5000 on pretty much normal settings. I've tried it on the E-500, but the time exposures need to be several seconds, as the camera has an IR cut filter inside.
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    Oh. I'm not clued up on all the exposures and settings . I don't understand what the mnanuel is telling me.I will have to get some one to show me some time . I can learn more easily if shown
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    You don't need to know too much, it is trial and error, the Infrared filer is a simple screw on job.

    Works best in strong sunlight, as the contrast is better.
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    Yes I gathered that , I have a filter for sun light
    I may go for that infrared and get Matt to go fox hunnting or Owl hunting with me. may even see a badger
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