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2007: Down in Flames
2007: Down in Flames
SandyP


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Challenge: Fire III (Basic Editing)
Collection: Misc. Favorites
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM
Location: A fire near my house
Date: Jan 1, 2008
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/3
Galleries: Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Jan 1, 2008

 I was just getting ready to go to bed on New Year's Eve when I looked out my upstairs window and saw what we assumed was a small fire accidentally started by firecrackers on a little farm near our neighborhood. As the fire grew, I hopped in my car at 1:00 in the morning to go get some photos. It was so windy that this little fire ended up raging over acres and acres of this man's ranch! I sure hope the cows and horses were all able to get out of the way! It looked like there was nowhere to go. The entire land was up in flames for over a mile of land. Huge trees that were hundreds of years old were burned to the ground :(


Statistics
Place: 15 out of 123
Avg (all users): 6.1138
Avg (commenters): 7.2000
Avg (participants): 5.8750
Avg (non-participants): 6.1717
Views since voting: 1438
Views during voting: 374
Votes: 246
Comments: 26
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 02/16/2013 09:35:18 AM
that's a scary sight. that poor guy watching his farm go up in flames, very sad.
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 01/26/2008 05:43:37 AM
I can't imagine being that guy, watching my world burn. Very emotive.
 01/13/2008 11:16:18 PM
I loved the intesity of this photograph. Its impact was such that I could almost smell the smoke and feel my skin tighten from the heat

I thought the silhouette worked brilliantly for a number of reasons

1. It allowed the viewer to see the size of the blaze
2. Compositionally given that it is at a rule of thirds point in helped provide a great structure to the shot
3. The pose, without being overstated seemed to really convey the sense of resigned helpness of the person against the fire

Beautiful range of oranges and a great job getting the actual licks of flame so sharp in the image
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 01/12/2008 02:54:22 PM
Beautiful photo work-you can almost feel the flames and smell the smoke
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 01/11/2008 04:57:03 AM
What I love about your work Sandy, is that not only do you take spectacular photos, but you also have amazing stories to go with them. First, what a nut you are to have gone out to a FIRE at 1AM. But what a sad story that goes with it too. Did you ever find out what happened to his livestock?
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 01/10/2008 04:35:43 PM
amazing photograph sandy ..
i would'v expected this to get on the first page .. oh well .. voters eh ?!!
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 01/09/2008 06:40:44 PM
Great drama here Sandy...wow, what an eventful night! awesome image, deserved better
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 01/09/2008 09:42:56 AM
Sandy, this must have really been something to see! Great photojournalism here. It is really too bad about that rancher's land, though. I also hope his livestock was not hurt!
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 01/09/2008 06:18:31 AM
Great shot. Plus, I think you've demonstrated one big aspect of being a successful photographer: being willing to hop in the car at 1:00 a.m. to chase an opportunity!
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 01/09/2008 06:03:48 AM
Wow, I hope everyone was okay. Very good shot - the person adds a lot of impact.
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 01/09/2008 04:59:35 AM
Great one Sandy, a lot of emotion seen here by the isolation of the person.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/09/2008 03:42:30 AM
Wow! What a story, Sandy. This really is a terrific image.
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 01/08/2008 09:51:12 PM
This is AWESOME Sandy, and felt it deserved a higher score..... The story behind the image makes it a "10" in my eyes.....

Very emotive and quite sad..... I do hope the animals were saved.....

Message edited by author 2008-01-09 02:52:46.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/08/2008 10:24:01 AM
Excellent photojournalism! Not sure if the fire was intentional but I feel for the poor farmer whose hard work is burning away! I really love the emotion in the image!
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 01/07/2008 02:17:24 PM
Beautiful profiling. This picture is very dramatic and I like the orange color.
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 01/07/2008 08:48:12 AM
that's a good asong by relient k. i really like this
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 01/07/2008 07:52:44 AM
I really like this one.
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 01/07/2008 05:16:56 AM
awasome moment captured !
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 01/06/2008 09:12:37 AM
Great photo, I love the lone guy.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/05/2008 03:19:11 PM
I think the image has good impact and the composition is pleasing. The only fault is the slight motion blur negatively affecting the crispness of the photo. 6
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/04/2008 06:50:35 PM
California?

Nicely done
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 01/04/2008 03:36:42 AM
Well composed and strong shot, that bit of halo at the left of the man is not that distracting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/03/2008 03:58:13 PM
I'm a big fan of silhouettes.
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 01/02/2008 04:41:12 AM
The silhouette is not sharp enough. The flames are good.
 01/02/2008 03:55:54 AM
Nice shot, I do wish it were a bit more clear though.
 01/01/2008 09:45:58 PM
That must have been a serious fire. I like that you were able to include the man as an observer.
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