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Jan, 2011Views
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Winner in Brotherhood Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Spontaneous Photo Contest
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
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Genius
Exceptional Contrast
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
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jodielyn
January 11, 2011
Wonderful shot! The flag really draws me in. Actually...the entire image is very strong! The number 54 really draws me and I think of ladder 54! The water spray is amazing, the clouds of smoke, the color! A fantastic photo journalistic shot! Well done!!!
jodielyn
July 28, 2011
Great choice to enter this! I remember commenting on your image back in January! This image is for the win!!
foto3la11
November 01, 2011
Wonderful photograph! Great timing, composition. Thank you for adding that to the 'Aerial' group.
CraigWest
February 25, 2012
Wonderful action shot, and the American flag really anchors the image nicely. Bravo ArtGirl.
Platinum
Hereon7
August 17, 2012
"Whilst free people believe, that the flag of truth & hope will always fly above tyranny & terroism, the burning of democracy will never happen."
Augle2112
September 27, 2012
One of the best all time!!!I really like it. VOTED and a FAV, I hope you will look at my Work's Plz Vote if you Enjoy Them Thank You!!!
PRO+
korinna
December 15, 2012
Voted! If you like any of mine, pls vote for it:
http://www.viewbug.com/contests/photojournalism-contest/2117645
http://www.viewbug.com/contests/photojournalism-contest/2117847
http://www.viewbug.com/contests/photojournalism-contest/2117645
http://www.viewbug.com/contests/photojournalism-contest/2117847
Platinum
brendachildersmerritt
December 12, 2013
This is a Wonderful Shot! Great capture of the work our Firefighters do! Thank you!
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Behind The Lens
Location
Industrial warehouse fire, in Northern Illinois.Time
Between 1pm and 9 pm.Lighting
Incredibly humid and sweltering day. Acrid light and heat, ugh! - The kind of light that forces you to squint and dries out your eyes - and no sunglasses!Equipment
Nikon D300, with 18-200 telephoto lens, handheld.Inspiration
I had just picked up my camera from a repair. I was on my way home when I noticed a dark black spire of smoke on the horizon. As I began to make my way to the area, I heard sirens, many many sirens. The smoke was absolutely black and billowing. As I neared the scene, it smelled toxic. Then there were explosions. I pretended to be a journalist, which enabled me to get closer to the action. After 2 hours of shooting, I knew I had at least a couple of great images. Covered in gray ash, I left the scene, as if I do this all the time!Editing
I did absolutely nothing. All frames were shot in RAW.In my camera bag
Nikon D300, zoom telephoto, wide angle, Really Right Stuff tripod, filters, and always an LED light.Feedback
Patience and persistence. Own what you are going after.
