Moon Over Forest Fire

The full moon was still shining as I drove home tonight. Someone was burning off the underbrush in a forest of pine trees--a common occurrence in South Georgia. It may have gotten out of hand because there was a lot of fire.

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dogfaceboy says:

That's glorious!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Old Shoe Woman says:

Thanks, dogfaceboy. I could hardly believe the scene and was glad that I've made myself a 'camera bag/purse' so that I have my camera with me at all times.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Luminuscule says:

Awesome shot, so ominous.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

absurd_hero says:

What a fortuitous shot! I love how firelight (usually campfire-hopefully:)) illuminates the forest at night.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Altweibersommer says:

Excellent!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Old Shoe Woman says:

Thanks, Luminuscule, scupper, and Altweibersommer. I still haven't been taking a tripod with me; so, I'm resting the camera on the open window of my car.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Oop says:

interesting
both picture and caption!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

deadmanguru says:

beautiful. fire power.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Technicolor Girl [deleted] says:

wow! a full moon too!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Juice Box says:

great shot - looks like the moon caused the fire...or the fire caused the moon.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

kitykity says:

possibly dangerous, but very pretty.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Cade says:

That's a great photo, you were in the right place at the right time, super shot!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

BidWiya says:

WOW..shows a lot of power..
as if the moons light is reflected on the woods..
well done! gr8 capture really luved it..especially the warm colors! (two thumbs up)
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

boobyboo says:

wow! great!!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

tokyo knock says:

what a fantastic!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

neuskool says:

nice work, carrying a camera at all times is a must. you might be able to get a nice reflection when placing the camera pointing across the roof towards the scene, and setting the camera on self-timer to avoid shake. worth a try for some additional crazyness.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Old Shoe Woman says:

Thanks, neuskool. I'll try this. I have a remote control for my camera. I've never attempted to use it. Lots of fun things for my future in photography.

Thanks, Oop, deadmanguru, Technicolor Girl, Juice Box, kitykity, Cade, BidWidya, boobyboo, and tokyo knock. I appreciate every comment.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

lunaryuna AGAINST CENSORSHIP [deleted] says:

OMG!!! What a prime shot!!! Thanks so much for gracing this "too good to be real" group with it :)
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

... has left the building [deleted] says:

This is so unreal, almost like a film scene. Good thing you had your camera with you!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

WOW - great image.
Thanks for being so quick on the draw.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Thanks for adding this to the Interestingness pool, Judy. It's a fabulous shot.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

destinatio says:

Fantastic capture!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

wonderful.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

WrightF says:

Glorious!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

mylilangel58(aka Jane) says:

lovely
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Betty J. says:

Amazing that you got the moon and also the fire in the picture. It's terribly dry over here in Alabama and a fire like that would travel fast. Interesting picture.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Cursy says:

please consider adding this photo to the Trees! at night! pool
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

SerialCoder says:

This image has been added to the Flickr Museum for making explore's top 25. Kudos!You can check it out here...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pronatalist says:

absurd_hero: What a fortuitous shot! I love how firelight (usually campfire-hopefully:)) illuminates the forest at night.

Yes, I agree. It's beautiful, and natural on both sides. Natural firelight, and natural moonlight. Eerie how the forest ominously glows, as the fire naturally grows? I'm not so sure that the fire has gotten out of hand. The glow is simply exxagerated by the darkness of night. In that photo, it doesn't look like so much fire?

betty J: Amazing that you got the moon and also the fire in the picture. It's terribly dry over here in Alabama and a fire like that would travel fast. Interesting picture.

Then let it travel fast. I think we humans fight forest fires more so than we have to. Wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to let more forest fires spread naturally, and leave them more to nature to manage? We can still protect property and do backburns, but I doubt that full "containment" is really so necessary. Backcountry wilderness often doesn't really need our "help" to manage, but will grow back with sun and rain anyway.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Julie70 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called !afterclass! Earth, Water, Wind, & Fire, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

could you add it to the "fire" thread too in mid size? thanks
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Hurricane Season says:

Peace Old Shoe Woman!
this photo is amazing!!! my partner and i would love to incorporate it in a multi-media show we are creating called "Hurricane Season." it's a two-woman that explores "unnatural disasters" around the U.S. and the globe, followed by a "solutions-cipher" that aims to channel the energy generated during the performance into action manifested in the community. We would *love* to use this image with your permission. It's a real grassroots thing, so we don't have money to pay you, but will credit you exactly as you wish and get you into the show for free. We're traveling to almost 50 cities beginning in the summer in a bus converted to run on recycled grease... You can find out more about Hurricane Season at www.climbingpoetree.com. Thank you for letting us know if this is possible, and thanks again for your work!
Many Blessings,
Naima
Climbing PoeTree
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

tylerphan says:

Great shot. Would love to use this photo for a project. Can we discuss it via email? Thanks.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Denyse B says:

Thanks for your explanation, Judy and this is a gorgeous photo.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Old Shoe Woman says:

You are welcome and thanks.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

~Shyann~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *The Feel of Photography* Contest - Fire- Enter Now, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Fantastic shot! We would love for you to enter our photo contest!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Matilde Panebianco says:

I love this photo! It deserves another award!

This photo was seen in ***The Feel of Photography***
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

zuf1 says:

Great setting!
Here is my moon shine: www.flickr.com/photos/zuf1/2124974541/
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ChrisGilmore says:

Interesting, I like how you captured the moon in a more violent setting.

I have featured it on the 20 Magnificent Photographs of the Moon inspirational roundup on ComposeClickEdit.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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