Fires - Photography and being stunned by both

[Mira]

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/11/california_wildfires_yet_again.html

Don't just click on this. Create a few minutes of concentration to spend with it.

[Richard D]

1. Amazing images

Must take a really calm and dedicated mind to get such beautiful pictures out of such horrific conditions. Wow.

[priller]

2. I'd be interested in knowing more technical details

In some photos they appear to be using an orange filter. I also wonder if they're using something like a polarizer to reduce the brightness of the flames. But those are some fine photos. I especially liked the melted wheel -- not something you see every day.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

3. This one?

Crap, that is one hot fire...



probably 700 or so

[Robb]

4. My experience

When you're shooting at a fire scene, you shoot a lot. It's impossible to come away without one or two great shots, no matter how much of a hack you (I) am. :)

Add to that a big event and lots of photographers, you get lots of good shots. Some luck, some skill, IMO. The longer the fire lasts, the more you start thinking about technique.

To wit, my lucky shots from back in the days of truck chasing:

[Mira]

5. It leaves me speechless. Each picture is a full story