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Placerita Canyon on Fire ~! ( near my home )

Photography Landscape posted on Nov 19, 2008
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Hello All ~! I shot this Sunday around 4pm about 3 miles from my home in Placerita Canyon . People were standing around worried about losing their homes and the whole thing seemed unreal to me. I drove as close as the fire dept would allow me to try and capture this fire blazing up on the mountain. I was trying to get a good position between the trees to shoot and suddenly there was this sweet young Donkey who seemed to be curious about all the fire trucks and noise. It reminded me sadly of all the Animals caught in the fire . I believe this fire started in Sylmar, Ca where hundreds lost their homes (almost 500 gone) in Oak ridge mobile home park ( about 10 miles from my house) A good friend of my Mom's ( Dorthy )used to live there and I have been in that park to visit many times. Drove by it on Sunday (was still smoking and had to view it from the fwy as it was a crime scene ) That upscale mobile home park looked like something right out of a Steven King nightmare! You can see pictures of the loss here: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/11/california_wildfires_yet_again.html The local news said the recent firestorms in southern California this week have been the most devastating since 1961~! I think they finally got it put out now just hard to breathe outside . Played with this in PSP a little today. I did get the donkey in this scene with the fiery mountains as seen here but blended two side by side captures for in a better view of the blazing fire . Not happy about the blown sky in this shot but thought the fire was an awesome scene. Only had minutes to shoot this as the FD and police were clearing the area so fire trucks could come in - !. Strange how natures fury can sometimes be terrifying & beautiful all at the same time . My heart goes out to all the people who lost their homes. I have two real sick daughters right now - will try and get caught up on comments as ASAP but thought I would share this with you today. Thanks for all your time and comments! Love to all , ((( BIG HUGS ))) ~ Kimmers ♥ :O)

Comments (149)


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Miska7

4:12PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Great shot of a horrible fire.

vlaaitje

4:14PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

wow, what a gorgeous view, wonderful colours

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JAYBEEH

4:18PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Stunning photography!!.....The donkey is an excellent touch...Superb capture!!....Hope your daughters get well soon...^_^.

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rayburg

4:21PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

What a terrific capture Kimmers, but also very sad and tragic. I hope the winds stop so that they can contain all these fires. Be safe.

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Blush

4:21PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Oh This looks ominious Hope all got out ok Hugs Susan~

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aerodreams

4:32PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Stunning photography!!.

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jeroni

4:32PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Splendid composition and colors my friend

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fairyfreak

4:33PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

(((HUGS))) Fantastic photo..fires like this are scary .. I know .. we used to live in fear of them in South Africa. Hope your daughters get well soon. Tell them I send extra hugs. My kids seem to have been endlessly coughing and snuffling lately ... me too!

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carlx

4:34PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Wonderful and dramatic capture, Kim!!!

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claude19

4:35PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

A sad show, Kimarie, and I have always think to you this week-end !!! Wonderful shot for a dramatic error of someone...this picture is very impressive also !!! God bless you and your children !!!

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tennesseecowgirl

4:37PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

So sad, I have family all over the area there. I hope everyone including youself, stays safe. I saw a newspaper USA today I believe with Arnold (Schwarzenegger)on the front and he was quoted as saying "We'll be back!" so got to go with the spirit of the people there and say how true. Wonderful photo Kim.

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EmeraldElf

4:44PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Wow...Fantastic and dramatic photo!

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babuci

4:49PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Very dramatic capture, fire always take what we have. Hope the girls will feel better soon.

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gunsan

4:51PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Beautifu but very dramatic shot.I have never seen such big fires in real life.

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rocserum

4:53PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

wonderful dramatic shot, indeed thinking about the animals who are running for there lifes. Its nature you know, we can't live with out, but it can kill to! Thanks for sharing! RS

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Shari123

4:58PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Awesome capture of this devastating act of nature! I heard about it on the news and I had been wondering about the Renderosity people who live there. I hope you all stay safe!!

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geoegress

5:06PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

nice photo catch :)

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jeffus

5:13PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

these fire seem too occur all to often

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Cosme..D..Churruca

5:15PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

extraordinary compo... impressive and terrible. love it.

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DAVER2112

5:31PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Incredible image!!! :) 5++++

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OrphanedSoul

5:34PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

My first thought was that I hope your safe! I hope your girls get well soon and really this is a great blending job and superb image!

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magnus073

5:36PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

This is beyond beautiful Kimarie

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THROBBE

5:39PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Awesome capture! The mule says it all!

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bpclarke

5:43PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Your backyard looks like my backyard did last year. Superb capture. I'm glad you are safe. Bunny

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UteBigSmile

5:58PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

WOW - outstanding shot, looks a little bit like the Donkey farm of my friend Steffi here in Spain (Tarbena)! Hug's Ute

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DennisReed

6:03PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Awesome Capture of the Fire Kimmers! My Prayers to all in the wake of it's wrath!

thevolunteer

6:06PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

What a wonderful shot. Too bad for the people and animals living in the area though. Love the mule. Aloha

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Faery_Light

6:14PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

That looks like it would be a beautiful are when no fire is raging, I shudder every time I hear about big fires like this one. My heart goes out to all the folks who have lost so much. An excellent capture of the scene, Hope you kids get better soon. My grandbabies are ill and today their mommy was signed into the hospital for various test to see what is hurting her,

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Mr-Fog

6:15PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Worst image you have ever posted. The capture is perfect as always but the content I hate. The color and the way you have it framed is wonderful but fires make me sad for all the wildlife!

West_coaster07

6:17PM | Wed, 19 November 2008

Excellent capture and work.....


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