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Green Ridge Fire


	Green Ridge Fire We were vacationing at Camp Sherman, Oregon when a strong electrical storm passed overhead late afternoon. The next morning we found it had started a fire just a couple miles away. I was able to get some shots of the retardant drops before they closed the area. These drops went on for several days. More info in comments Have a Great Day f9.5, 1/500s, ISO200, 75mm, 18-200lens, Hand Held Denny E. Barnes
	The Marker This little guy would mark where he wanted the drops made. He circled the fire (for hours) and marked the spot as he led the tankers in. Denny E. Barnes
	Prop tanker There were two prop tankers and one jet. Each could make two drops before having to go for a refill Denny E. Barnes
	Water Drop This guy would make water drops in-between the retardant drops. The Metolius river nearby so he did not nave far to go. Denny E. Barnes

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There was three tankers making retardant drops and one helicopter making water drops between the retardant drops. Each tanker could make two drops before it had to go back for a refill.

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February 03, 2014

Monnie Ryan

Wow - quite a well-orchestrated process. Great job capturing the action!

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February 03, 2014

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I'm surprised they let you get that close. Looks like it would be an interesting shoot!

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February 03, 2014

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Interesting series and images, Denny. Excellent capture.

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February 03, 2014

Robert R. Goodman

Hi Denny,Sure hope they were able to get the fire out.Excellent series my friend!!!!

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February 03, 2014

Michelle Alton

What a remarkable series of photos, Denny. Extremely well done and fascinating to view.

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February 03, 2014

Katherine Kuhn

Great aerial fire-fighting captures, Denny! I've never seen this from so close up.

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February 03, 2014

Carol L. Fowler

The firefighters do wonderful work! That's the thing I hate about summer around here- all the wildfires!!

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February 03, 2014

Colette M. Metcalf

Fantastic captures, Denny!

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February 04, 2014

John Connolly

This is a too familiar scene for me this year Gord! Our fire season is only about ½ way over at the moment!
What wondeful graphic shots!

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February 04, 2014

John Connolly

I am so sorry Denny, I have now done it twice in a row!

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February 04, 2014

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Thanks! I really appreciate all the wonderful comments!

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February 04, 2014

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