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Burning

© Martha R. Mazon

Burning

Uploaded: October 13, 2017 18:29:40 | Entered: October 13, 2017 18:29:40

Description

The sun, about an hour before sunset, obscured by the wildfire smoke that has been shrouding San Francisco. No filters of any kind except for the smoke itself.

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Exif: F Number: 9.5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic October 13, 2017

A brilliant beacon in your fire-ravaged area, Martha. Great capture and color!! #1697668

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic October 13, 2017

WOW, What a great capture Martha!,
Amalia #11649138

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 14, 2017

Outstanding capture, Martha. Interesting how the smoke made the sun and building look. #11649144

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 14, 2017

Fascinating color & mood created by the smoke and captured by you, Martha! So tragic & scary whats happening there. Hope there is some good news soon! Be safe! #11649222

John Connolly October 14, 2017

A great capture of this frightening sight Martha! I hope you get some much needed rain over there soon! #11649243

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 14, 2017

How tragic about those fires. They have created an eerie look to this scene. Great shot, Martha! #11649355

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 14, 2017

Such a shame about the fires out there, sure hope they contain them soon!! The smoke sure did create an ominous look, excellent shot Martha, stay safe!! #11649371

Martha R. Mazon level-classic October 15, 2017

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. It's a heartbreaking situation, but one that has been met with hear-warming heroics and countless helping hands. Containment (meaning, controlled fire perimeters) is much better this morning, with full containment expected by Friday. #11649459

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 30, 2017

Congrats on all your finalists, Martha! #11661189

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 30, 2017

Congrats again Martha on anther great finalist. #11661221

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures December 07, 2017

Excellent image and finalist Martha, congratulations!! #11663376

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