kkart on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/kkart/art/Boulder-Ablaze-178405648kkart

Deviation Actions

Daily Deviation

Daily Deviation

September 28, 2010
I kept going back and forth on this one because of the number of faves achieved on this deviation. But at the end, a daily deviation isn't just about how many faves it has or lacks. It's about seeing a freaking good photo and sharing it with the world because it absolutely deserves it.

Suggested by =TimberClipse who says, "This is an amazing photograph with an amazing background! Many photographers know `kkart and he shows just how amazing and talented he truly is!"

Also suggested by =the-arkz who says, " It's a very newsworthy photograph that was taken very beautifully!"

Boulder Ablaze by `kkart

[Photojournalism / Natural Events]
Featured by Timothy-Sim
kkart's avatar

Boulder Ablaze

By
Published:
40.5K Views

Description

Last evening myself and ~PaulGana went to photograph the "Fourmile Canyon Wildfire",which is burning behind and above the city of Boulder, and what awaited us was something the likes of which I have never seen. I always wanted to photograph a wildfire, but I have to say, I couldn't help but stop and be reminded of the people who are and have lost their homes, and whose lives are changed forever. Thank goodness for very long lenses is all I can say. I would in no way want to be close to this monster. Talk about bittersweet, this very shot now seems to be going viral on twitter [link] and is approaching 10,000 views in just a few hours. I only wish I never had to photograph it to begin with... This was shot with my Sony a550 and my Tamron 200-400mm lens. I am reminded of a quote with this shot--"Even when causing her most destruction, Mother Nature is still beautiful", very true, it is just very sad to see it....

I hope you all like it
John

EDIT--- As of 4pm Denver time today, this photo has now been picked up by The AP (Associated Press) so if anyone sees it please get a shot of it in use, or a screen cap. Their client base is huge and includes many news agencies (NBC, CBS, Time Magazine, etc etc) along with several online news resources, like Yahoo, AOL, Google, etc etc If anyone happens to see it online please by all means get a screen shot for me! If you see it in print please take a snap shot of it for me!
Thanks everyone!



See more on my website jdebordphoto.com all work copyrighted 2010 John De Bord. Feel free to link to this shot on Facebook, Twitter, etc. I welcome the extra exposure!
Image size
910x609px 265.17 KB
Make
SONYA550-no DA you can't make $ off my exif! ~shakes fist!~
Shutter Speed
30/1 second
Aperture
F/11.0
Focal Length
200 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Sep 6, 2010, 8:54:22 PM
© 2010 - 2024 kkart
Comments276
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
valwolfpaw's avatar
Breathless, My father fought in the fire for 4 days straight with little sleep. I was amazed to see everyone working together, though emotions, and actions were so close to snapping. Great shot!