Beautiful Disaster by RedundantlyAbundant
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Description
The billowing smoke was not color corrected. The city in the foreground was brightened slightly to create perpective.
Many homes have been evacuated this evening. Later in the day the fire started crawling towards the city again.
It will be interesting to see the aftermath of this fire.
I have a gigantic panorama of this same shot but decided to crop it down. I tend to get carried away.
I may post some more tomorrow.
Comments (22)
jgeorge
The photo is beautiful, and it's scary... The smoke seems a red giant bending over the city
Evchen76
This is wonderful scene!! excellent!!
ratto
The smoke seems a fire tornado! An awesome shot my friend!
coolj001
Awesome sight, and beautiful shape and color cloud of smoke from this disaster reflecting off teh lake. Hope it is contained quickly. Be careful out there! -Peace :-)
andymoraitis
One of the best photographs I've seen in a long time. The contrast of sadness and beauty is wonderfully presented.
funkandjazz
Incredibly dramatic! Your title is apt. I'd really love to see your full panorma(s). I miss them. Excellent shot Matt!
Niutek
The oxymoron in the title says it all, as far as my feelings go. There's something very magnetic in natural catastrophies, the power of the elements is scary, overwhelming and so fascinating at the same time... That's a brilliant capture, love the orange reflection on the surface of the lake. A really beautiful disaster.
jkinnikin
Exceptional photography - really good shot...
jacquette
This is a good picture . Well done .
Michelle A.
My thought was the same as Ale...tornado! As everyone has said there is beauty in this shot of destruction.
Tedz
Beauty and Fear Intwined! This Red Monstar favours no One. Be careful Runabun :)
enax
Stunning photo, fantastic colors. Sad and beautiful, odd combination.
cynlee
the color on this is amazing, looks like the sun may be setting & the smoke is reflecting the light... superlative cature on this, sorry to hear of the tragedy this fire has caused, i'm sure the firefighters must be exhausted!
RedundantlyAbundant
At this time the fire is too dangerous for firefighters to fight on foot or by truck. Water-bombers are the only way to fight it.
Tommy3D
A truly magnificent scene, am speechless. Excellent+++
SoulEatar
How small and helpless we are in the face of such a Wrath - Devistatingly Unfortunate Image -
Sunster
The aftermath and destruction will seem ironic when compared to this incredibly beautiful image! Outstanding capture! :)
Jake69
Great shot bud, TODD!!!
avlish
Matt, this is absolutely wonderful. It's weird, but despite the destruction depicted, I view this one and it comes across as real peaceful. That smoke is amazing...it makes me dream when I stare at it. I want to save this one.
danob
Stunning and in some ways whilst such tragedy created this opportunity it is important for historical purposes one of those aspects we sometimes forget about great photography!!
logiloglu
i am speechless,too. !!!!!!!!! :o) !!!!!!!
hammond73
I was living in Kamloops at the time of these fires and I was scarred that we may have had to evacuate. Those fire fighters are amazing. Excellent shot.