Blue Smoke

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This image was spotlighted on utata.org, and it quickly became my most-favorited image, and has my highest fav/view ratio, as well as being listed as my most "interesting" image. Thank you to all who helped with that, a little or a lot.

And, flickr fans, now you've done it. Inspired by the fact that this is now my most favorited image on flickr, I've created some products with this image (some of which also show Chemical Reaction) on my CafePress storefront. Maybe that's cheesy, I don't know (and I don't yet know how the products will turn out, as I don't have any for myself as yet), but hey, you could help me celebrate by buying something... It would help with the cause of buying me my own macro focusing rail, so that I might take more shots like this. :-)

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Tundrabuni says:

I love this shot. I love the movement in the smoke, which reminds me of someone dancing.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

song* says:

WOW
Amazing photo!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

ancawonka says:

Fantastic!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

getthebubbles says:

great lindes! congrats on being spotlighted on utata.org
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Linda B (Wine Diva) says:

Congrats on the spotlight! Cool photo!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Josho says:

Very cool. Literally and figuratively. :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Wow, cool. Thanks for letting me know it was spotlighted, and thanks Irina for the spotlight! And thanks to all for your kind comments, and your faves!

Josho: heh, yes... except that that match-head I'm sure is still pretty warm. I think you can even see a hint of red glow in a couple of spots. :-)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

* Jen * says:

Brilliant!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Oniric Mermaid says:

Fantastic photo, colours and atmosphere. Can even smell it
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Cryptia says:

WOW!!! Instant fav!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Negative Vibes says:

There's a face in the smoke. Intense image. Incredible detail.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

cattycamehome says:

Superb!!!!!

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Arda Koçaş says:

nice work.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Irina Souiki says:

You're very welcome :-) All these fire shots are fascinating. Awesome job!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Thanks all!

Oh, and an FYI on the group invites: I'll consider them after the month expires on Utata's no-more-than-5-other-groups rule. Since it was spotlighted, I want to take particular care to keep it in that pool for now. I'm glad you like the image, though. :-)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

anendFor (é um anagrama, pô) says:

Amazing shots. Really.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Mango_Girl says:

I can imagine the after-smell as well...
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Diego M says:

Amazing colours and light!!

Great
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam Graham says:

Beautiful. This is great.

(seen in Utata spotlight)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

bihua says:

great macro shot - very inspiring
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Glad to see it could be an inspiration... And you're reminding me that I want to find some matches with differently colored match-heads! Feel free to let me know if/when you get any shots directly inspired by me. 'twould be an honor.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

jam343 says:

very visionary!!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

RandomIsRad says:

the blue is so amazing...
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Krowdog says:

i hope you don't mind me using it as desktop background for a bit...this is an incredible picture.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Can't say as I'd complain about that, so long as you let anyone who asks know where you found it. :-) Thank you (all) for the comments and faves. I'm glad you like it.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Michelle Miramontes says:

magnific
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Giandomenico Ricci says:

This picture is amazing! the color and the detail are super
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Question for anyone paying attention: Is it totally dorky that I created stuff with this photo on it? Feel free to say yes, if that's your opinion. I'm also hoping to check out how it prints as an 8x8" or 5x5"... so prints may be available soon, if anyone wants one. I could maybe do 12x12", too, or something else if it's desired -- just contact me if any of that is of interest.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

Incredible details! Congrats
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

~C o n i P e n d o l a~ says:

My favorite too..
Super!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

dilestar says:

Great image!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Fantastic. Beautiful picture. Brilliant composition.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Janet Leadbeater says:

stunning details, beautiful blue mood
(pool room)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

EssjayNZ is back in NZ says:

Lovely shot, a real standout, hope your sales are going well!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Zip Eye says:

Terrific image
(pool room)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

amortize says:

It really is excellent

(From "straight to the pool room").
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

AngelusImagine says:

A-mazing! incredible! delightful!

okay, so you get the idea. i like this shot a LOT. the lighting is awesome and the detail is remarkable!

(this parting comment is brought to you by "straight to the pool room")
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Corydora says:

A very fine shot - extraordinary detail and those blue tones are sublime.

(pool room -last few minutes!)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Findo says:

great work.. fantastic shot!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

stylez says:

coolie. This shot transforms a simple household object into something more....
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Thanks, all.

Essjay: they're not, really, but I do appreciate you expressing your hope... I hope I'll get some sales, too. I may kill the cafepress thing, though, 'cause really, I'm more interested in selling prints (e.g. what I have on ebay currently), and I'd worry that they'd compete against eachother. But I'm rambling... perhaps too much so. Hmm. [ponders deleting all this. leaves it in... for now.]

Anyway, thank you. All.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

swatzo says:

WOW!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Vilhelm Sjostrom says:

wonderful monotone
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Sayantan Sarkar - The Glamor Factory says:

A truly amazing shot

I invite you to add this great 10+ faves picture to 10+ Faves
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

[ Petri ] says:

great, just great ...
Seen in a discussion of 10 Faves and less than 200 Views (when added). (?)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Hryck. says:

Damn! I'm happy to make this an even 90 favorites.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Well my thanks go out to you, and to all the 90, and even the commenters and viewers who didn't fave, as well. I feel like this image is really appreciated, and I definitely expect to be doing more match pictures at some point... perhaps even soon. Thank you. :-)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Bavid Dailey says:

Love it
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Cuerpoceleste says:

me encantoo te mueres lo especial q es!!!!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

kurtliu says:

wow incredible shot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

1nternet_hero says:

great close up!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

Really ........................impressive work!

Wooooowhat a shot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Thanks, all.

imapix: I take it that means it's welcome in your GreatPixGallery groups. :-) Thank you.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

atownjacket says:

nice shot
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

nikissive says:

wow! 0_0
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

bhaktapurgirl says:

is that match stick
relaly blossom

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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great shot!

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amazing shot!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

lindes says:

Thenks. This is only cropped square, though... it was shot with a DSLR with a 1.6x crop from 35mm size, so I'd hesitate to call it Medium Format. :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary Stafford says:

Bravo. Incredible shot. You've created a fantastic mood with the color, lighting, and composition.
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Blue Smoke

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song* says:

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