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    Fire Fire

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    Re: Fire Fire

    That's a different sunrise for sure. You nailed the exposure and placed the sun in a good spot. I think you composed it well. I really like it. I hope no one got hurt in the fire. Thanks for sharing this. Great picture. I am glad to see that Evolt work under such harsh conditions, since I own one.
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    Re: Fire Fire

    I think you've done well here. The composition works well, and the exposure and placement of the sun was executed nicely, as Greg stated. The smoky air, charred remains and jagged edges of the burned out frames makes an interesting scene, with lots to study and think about.
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    Re: Fire Fire

    Great catch.You really nailed the exposure.I agree.What a mood!
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    Re: Fire Fire

    The fire raged from 02:30 to 06:30 am. I went back after the fire and took a few pictures. Two horses died in the fire, it was a shame.

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    Re: Fire Fire

    I kinda had a feeling when there is a fire it's always a loss in some way.My comment about the mood.A mood of devestation,destruction.

    A good friend of mine is a Palo Alto fire fighter.
    7 years ago...They had an attic explosion while he was upstairs running a hose.As the crew cut into the roof from the outside(smart?) the air rushed in,You know...
    He is o.k. but his hair all burned away even with a full mask, helmet.
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    Re: Fire Fire

    Terrific photo, can't add to what folks have already said. If I can suggest one picky item, take out the piece of wood coming from lower right toward the center. But, this is minor. Really a nice photo.

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    Re: Fire Fire

    I've come back to this again, and although this is not the type of pic that has an immediate wow factor, once you spend the time and study the details you can appreciate it very much. The dark contrast from the lright going into a smokey faded haze on the left. The frozen water in mid drip hanging off the charred embers. The jagged pieces looking like silhouettes of birds perched on a wire. Very good comp, and great exposure.
    Last edited by gahspidy; 03-25-2007 at 09:16 PM. Reason: UnSticking thread.
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    Re: Fire Fire

    Congrats on the feature. I had feeling you were gonna get it. I have enjoyed watching your skills develope over the last few weeks. Well done.
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    Re: Fire Fire

    Thankyou for the feature, I am honored. I hope I can only improve from here. Here is a quick snapshot of my station I took today after washing some hose. Not a bad looking place for a small hick town. Engine 692 was the truck I was operating the night of the barn fire.





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    Re: Fire Fire

    Barn fires are nasty things. The loss of the horses is a shame, it takes years to train horses.
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    Re: Fire Fire

    The light is beautiful. Very touching photo.

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    Re: Fire Fire

    Thank you.

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    Re: Fire Fire

    Tyson,

    Congratulations on the Feature Photo. Well done and most deserved.

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