I spent New Years watching fireworks on the frozen lake, about 5 different near by houses firing off huge displays. I guess since it's so bright in the summers, during 4th of july that folks up here go all out on new years. This went on for hours.

D700 | 17-35mm | Jewel Lake. Anchorage, AK

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Anchorage, AK

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D700 | 50mm f/1.4| Anchorage, AK

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checking out the quality of snow on the lake, his first day back in AK from TX.

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out on the frozen Benka Lake. There is an island about half a mile out in the middle of the lake.

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