Descending
A Harrison Township firefighter descends an aerial after venting a roof at a house fire.
A Harrison Township firefighter descends an aerial after venting a roof at a house fire.
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This photo was one of many I took on scene of a second alarm structure fire in Mount Clemens, Michigan. I happened to be standing near the rear of the ladder truck and looked up.Time
It was mid-afternoon of a hot June day, even just standing in full turnout gear was exhausting.Lighting
I had to be careful due to the bright afternoon sun, it was a constant battle of adjusting shutter speed and exposure to avoid a washout.Equipment
I used a Nikon D5100 camera body, my Sigma 70-300mm lens was on at the time.Inspiration
The angle, not a conventional one by any means ,the ladder draws the eye right to the subject. Firefighters sometimes are called to work at great heights, and I think this captures that ability well.Editing
I adjusted the color balance slightly to get the firefighter to pop.In my camera bag
I try to be as prepared as possible, as I never know what type of scene I will be toned out for or how long I will be there. My two work horse lenses are a Nikkor 18-55mm and a Sigma 70-300mm. The rest of the pockets are filled with spare batteries, SD cards, cleaning kits, and most importantly, snacks. I also carry a set of turnout gear (the protective coat, pants and rubber boots firefighters wear) to protect myself.Feedback
Be in the right spot at the right time with your head on a swivel. Working on an active emergency scene is one of the most interesting spots for photography. You're constantly balancing between staying safe and out of the way, while still being able to compose shots and capture the action. If you can't find The Shot, just keep looking and moving. Some just take longer to sniff out than others, this particular photo was taken 2 hours into the fire.
