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The sky literally appeared to be on fire during an incredible sunset following a cloudburst over Salmon Lake in the Sierras. Near Sierra City, California off H...
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The sky literally appeared to be on fire during an incredible sunset following a cloudburst over Salmon Lake in the Sierras. Near Sierra City, California off Highway 49. Much of the color was from the RIM fire near Yosemite.
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cameraNIKON D800

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 280/10 

upload_dateAug, 2015

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People's Choice in Fire light Photo Challenge
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33 Comments |
Daisy00
 
Daisy00 August 08, 2015
WOW...it looks like Aliens coming down to earth! Love the reflection in the lake...great shot, Mark!!
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman August 08, 2015
This is gorgeous.....fire in the sky. Not EVERY wizard can do THAT
Gemgirlwv
 
Gemgirlwv August 08, 2015
Amazing shot! All of your images are wonderful!!
BrendaCrawford
 
BrendaCrawford August 08, 2015
This is amazingly beautiful Mark. What a capture.
DorisSeybold
 
DorisSeybold August 08, 2015
Your skills as a photographer are fantastic!!!!
mcampi Platinum
mcampi August 09, 2015
Luck in being at the right place at the right time.
NanaSue54
 
NanaSue54 August 09, 2015
STUNNING Mark!!!! :)
nina050
 
nina050 August 12, 2015
That fabulous sky was beyond beautiful....so happy I could share it with you! Stunning shot!
VHiggins
 
VHiggins August 13, 2015
It does look like its on fire! beautiful shot
Flosno
 
Flosno August 15, 2015
Magnificent
Rose_betty
 
Rose_betty August 15, 2015
stunning shot, full of atmosphere
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 August 19, 2015
love the vertical format .. great interest from foreground to that amazing sky
julierikerdant
 
julierikerdant August 20, 2015
Another beauty, Mark! Wish I had more time...I'd be on yours and Nina's galleries for DAYS!!! lol Love this one.
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer September 12, 2015
Now, that, Mr Mark, is fantabulous!
DebbieKMiller81 Platinum
 
DebbieKMiller81 October 27, 2015
Beautiful shot.
sjcammon
 
sjcammon October 27, 2015
Fire in the sky! Incredible!
sjcammon
 
sjcammon October 27, 2015
Fire in the sky! Incredible!
shema PRO
 
shema November 08, 2015
so very beautiful!
pat-rice440
 
pat-rice440 November 10, 2015
beautiful capture love the light on the water!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 November 17, 2015
amazing, voted Big Sky
BeccaLynn PRO+
 
BeccaLynn November 18, 2015
Wonderful capture! Voted.
JanLiz PRO
 
JanLiz November 20, 2015
Jeepers - one hell of a furnace above!!!!
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt January 17, 2016
Excellent capture and processing. Great exposure, fab work in shadowed areas. Must have been quite the sight to witness!
ellenellen PRO+
 
ellenellen January 18, 2016
Lovely shot.
CWphotos5
 
CWphotos5 January 19, 2016
It does look like fire! Excellent capture!!!
swavzmarlicki Platinum
 
swavzmarlicki March 20, 2016
Great shot. Love it!!!
geertweggen
 
geertweggen March 20, 2018
What a wonderful sky and scene.
MylesNewberryPhotography Platinum
 
MylesNewberryPhotography September 06, 2018
Thanks for joining my Challenge! nice image!
jettahlily008 Platinum
 
jettahlily008 February 17, 2020
Great capture & composition!!! :)
markkrause PRO
 
markkrause April 12, 2022
'Fire in the Sky', simply love it!
toddbaxter
 
toddbaxter May 23, 2022
Congrats on a great PC award capture!
Heather_Slj
 
Heather_Slj June 12, 2022
wow!!!
marysorberdye Ultimate
 
marysorberdye June 15, 2022
Awesome photo and the reflection...just wow.
FergalBrady
 
FergalBrady Mar 07
What a shot and capture
Ed Sheeran I see Fire

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