Posted by Stinkbug Photography (Cochise County, United States) on 23 November 2007 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
Still in the Boise National Forest, Our crew was assigned to burn out the fuels in the path of the fire. Todd is using a drip torch consisting of gasoline and diesel fuel to accomplish this.
Apart from the sense of drama, I really like the way the smoke adds layers of depth and perspective to the composition. The figure and the darker trees to the left and right side give a really nice balance to the shot.
23 Nov 2007 12:26am
I love this image Gary.........everything about it is so brilliant, the compo, the smoke, the colours....you really get a sense of the unfolding drama at hand. SO well captured. And thanks for the narrative....keep it coming I'm loving learning about the intricacies of fire fighting!
23 Nov 2007 1:44am
A slice of real life! Very natural shot.
23 Nov 2007 2:18am
Indeed this is life.. great shot... great composition !
23 Nov 2007 3:17am
stunning shot, i can feel heat!
23 Nov 2007 5:23am
I can almost smell the smoke and feel the heat, a great composition, Gary! This capture takes us to the heart of what is happening. Simply amazing!
PS. Congratulations Gary this capture has made it onto the Spotlight page.
23 Nov 2007 6:11am
Prize winning photos Gary they both awe me and break my heart...
23 Nov 2007 9:16am
Strong story telling image
23 Nov 2007 10:11am
great capture!=)
23 Nov 2007 12:04pm
I like this one so much.
23 Nov 2007 12:10pm
...great impact this image.
23 Nov 2007 12:42pm
that looks like a sweaty job.
23 Nov 2007 12:52pm
This is one top image, carrying the impact and the weight of the recent news events with it.
23 Nov 2007 2:41pm
Another great shot! Congratultions on being futured!
23 Nov 2007 3:55pm
Fighting fire with fire?
23 Nov 2007 3:58pm
Excellent documentary style image. Fantastic shot period.. (still heavily medicated but had to do a quick visit) Congrats on the spotlight page!!!!
23 Nov 2007 4:37pm
Its so interesting to learn about the important work you do! Thank you for sharing it with us!
23 Nov 2007 4:46pm
These are truly spectacular.
23 Nov 2007 9:46pm
Amazing photo.. Great composition too
23 Nov 2007 10:41pm
Great journalistic shot!
23 Nov 2007 11:17pm
I agree with all of the above...perfect journalistic capture. It is heartbreaking, but as I understand it - a part of nature. I'm sure humans push it a little more than it would go - 'naturally'. Tragic.. You've done a fine job on this series...
24 Nov 2007 9:06am
I have heard of them doing this, this is a great upclose view of what we normally only hear about.
24 Nov 2007 10:26am
Both the image and your narrative, totally stupendous yet again. Heartfelt congratulations at being on the spotlight page. Truly well-deserved, Gary.
24 Nov 2007 3:19pm
Unbelievable capture... awesome
24 Nov 2007 3:23pm
Amazing photo.
24 Nov 2007 3:25pm
So good it made the front page!!!! I told you so!!
30 Nov 2007 11:25pm
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