My city Burning ! ( thanks 4 all your care !) by kimariehere
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HELLO ALL!
OK i definately don't think of any of these as gallery worthy and not crazy about this quick collage BUT SO many of you have written and sent warm thoughts and well wishes I wanted to give you an update here . SO putting this little collage of shots up to let you know we are safe and our home is not burned . Luckily we are in an area that didn't get hit . But up on the hill many have lost their homes . This one family just finished remodeling last week and their home is a complete loss.. The huge hurricane type winds have finally died down ( about 13 mph rather then 70- 90 ) and they are getting it more under control here... but fires are still raging all over the state and President Bush is coming here tommorrow.
California has right now the largest evacuation ever and around 1000's have lost homes. I think of all the animals and people homeless now and my heart and prayers go out to them today .
Kids are finally back in school but not allowed to play outside as there is still a red flag alert due to smoke conditions that can effect health. Still looks like a hurricane hit the yard is a complete mess from the winds !!!
These pics were taken from my pocket cam on Sunday night on my way to go pic up dinner from inside the car . ( taken in Canyon Country Cal - our fire was the fastest spread they said and one person died) They are not the best quality so I had to soften up the grain a little on them . IT was too crazy to think about getting out the tripod and gear and I knew the kids were worried about me being out .
but putting them up cause so many of you wrote and reached out and I am blessed by your love and support so thought I would share this today and leave room for comments ...
Love to you all!!
((( BIG hugs )))
~ Kimmers ! :O) ~ ♥
Comments (121)
nongo
So glad you & your family are safe Kimmers, you know you've been in my thoughts, incredible shots to document this horrible situation!!!!! Be safe!!!!!!
Dianthus
Hiya Kimmie i did wonder if you near those fires. They have been forecasting them here in Australia for days now. So much damage and hope animals are safe. And people. Takecare and glad you and your family are safe:)Our fire season has also started early and Summer isnt here yet.
lemonjim
I'd send "warm and breezy" greetings but I how about "cool and drizzly greetings" from the Bay Area are likely a more apropos and encouraging thought. It's warm and windy here but we luckily had some sprinkles last week and maybe we're spared this year. Best wishes for you and yours K! Ha, not the loveliest pictures you have ever posted - but that's not the point. You are also an excellent photojournalist and I have always wished 'rosity would have such a category to select. But it really doesn't matter because "Atmosphere/Mood" works here too! How about another sunset beach bride in high fashion, ...er... sumpthin'?
kenwas
Great to hear you and yourn are Ok! Such a tragic state of affairs out there. It will be a long recovery period when the winds finally die and the flames get under control. Hang in there KM.
aerodreams
my deepest sympathy and thoughts to you, your family and all the people affected by this desastre.
sixstring
I'm glad you're ok Kimmie! Not to trivialise what's happening around you to have caused them, but the two bottom shots (IMHO) are strangely beautiful. A big hug from me. - Matt
bugatti
awesome
Thelby
SO Sad Kim, I hope that you and Family remain Safe!!!!
DennisReed
Wonderful news Kimmers that you and Family have been spared! Yes it is hard to rejoyce, and indeed sad considering how many were not spared! They will be in my prayers.
Gor111
I am so happy to hear your home has been spared! It looks like a war if I look at all those photos! My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people in California!!! Take care!!!
soffy
Im so glad you and youts are safe Kim,what a tragedy this is,take care**
saretta
Glad to know you're all safe and well,these images are so tragic,fires are so devastating....take care,my thoughts are with you,Hugs..Sara.
Atom
Yes its sad, hard to accept but true. Stay safe and lets hope it will stop soon...
slawa
isnt that ironic? how something so horrible can make such a beautiful photography?
Surama
Hope you are safe Lady!!!!!!!!!!!!! It´s so terrific...you are in my prayers!
Gustave
O desolation.
SGT2005
Thanks for posting this ...I live just north of Sandiego near Los Angeles and We haven't lost our home but know many have. The smoke and debris is horrible and very hard to breath. Hopefully this will end soon. My Thoughts and prayers to my fellow Southern Californians.
CavalierLady
I am so glad to know that you are safe. Thanks for sharing these images with us, they are unbelievable. Relieved to hear that the winds have died down and hope they get a handle on things now. Stay safe and be careful, dear Kimmie!
inshaala
Hope you are well and remain so in these disasterous times. Good to see photography didnt take the front seat in your actions :) Take care.
RodolfoCiminelli
This is a great tragedy, the fire it razes with all he doesn't forgive, him but lamentable of everything it is that people lose their personal goods and properties, many of them perhaps gotten with great sacrifice and effort. The images that you show us are really moving and Dantesque, let us hope the rain arrives to try to turn off so much uncontrollable fire. A strong hug, you have my support and my sentences, with the help of God we hope this soon finishes....!!! #:O)
Hawk23
My thoughts are with you Kimmers!! I have been caught in a bush fire one of Australia's worst and it's not a very pleasant experience
DRAKELOT
Hope you're OK
Janiss
OMG.... such tragic but wonderfull shots my friend... my heart is with you!
adonise
Beautiful composition! Fantastic galerie...
elmurray
I am so pleased that you and your family are OK. I was thinking about you when I saw the news here in the UK. Take care. Eileen xx
NytsMom
We here in Jersey just went through the same thing a little whie ago. Living in the Pines is a beautiful but terrifying place during a dry season. Glad to here everything with you is fine. Take care , stay safe and stay healthy. Great collage by the way. God keep you safe.
rockstrider
A great presentation - we've been following the news here in England. I hope that you and your family stay safe and that these conditions stabilize soon!
Valentin
I'm so glad that you and your family are OK.... my deepest sympathy and thoughts to all the people in California!
Soulpainter
a very well done collage, i am sure i speak for many of us when i say our hearts and prayers go out to everyone in california that is being effected by these fires. it is very warming to know you and your family are doing ok. best wishes to you and yours sp
wingnut55
i think these are dramatic shots, it may be that you are too close to the situation to see them as such. anyway, i hope that life will begin to return to normal for you very soon. reading about it today, the water-bombers are back in the air now that the wind has died down, and getting on target,which should help. best wishes from me also.