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Where There's Smoke ....
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Uploaded: 01/25/08 8:12 PM GMT
Where There's Smoke ....
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People find the unseeing mist called fog as romantic, mysterious and sometimes beautiful. However, when the fog becomes smoke, it takes on an entirely different meaning even though it creates almost the same effect. There's nothing romantic or beautiful about a fire to people who have dedicated their lives to fight them. When they arrive at a fire they wonder if there is anyone trapped within its smokey confines. They fight to extinguish the fire as quickly as possible and spring into action to rescue anyone who might be trapped. Firemen and Ground Zero took on a whole new meaning after September 11, 2001. An awareness was brought to everyone plus a deep respect for those who gave of their lives then; and also the ones that put their lives on the line daily. Scenes like this occur all over the world everyday. I don't think a tribute is unreasonable.
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You were right Cornelius--I deleted the word small that made the line read: I don't think a small tribute is unreasonable.
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
Know what you're talking about here Tick. My brother retired due to a fall he took while fighting a fire in DC many years ago. Your image here is quite moving for those you've been "there". Great post!
~*Mary*~
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I don't know of anything that is more scary than a house fire. This past July, one of my neighbors house burned down, and when I went out and first saw it burning, I had no idea if they were still in there or not. My heart about fell to my feet. Luckily, everyone got out. Your picture reminds me of that day, and the feeling of helplessness. Nice tribute to the firefighters. You captured the scene very well. Good job, Tick.
Jim
Jim
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Imagine you are there
Very moving image, and a great post. nice job.
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"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you" ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
We don't enough of these great journalistic images on this site. thanks so much. I normaly never give a negative comment but for yours, I can't even think of one. All the elements are there or well hidden. WOW
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Tick this is beautiful! My Grandfather was a firefighter for a great many years. Fire fighters are a unique breed of person, and are in my eyes real heroes. Here in the UK today we had a memorial held for four comrades killed whilst at a warehouse fire. To find this wonderful tribute in my friends list today adds special meaning to both.
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Excellent Tick! This is an outstanding photograph with the fireman so bright and sharply in focus yet there is smoke and fog all around them! ....and without saying the narrative is good too - always poignant and leaving the viewer to ponder.
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
Tick I'm very impressed with this tribute. It cannot be said enough how hard they strive to put out fires and save our loved ones and even our pets. Tick I'll never forget the scene on TV of 911. I just wish people would remember more what that day was like, some seem to forget. I hope to vote on this one!
You have done a fine job of the overall composition, detail, and color and clarity. Tigz♥
You have done a fine job of the overall composition, detail, and color and clarity. Tigz♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
This is beautiful.. just beautiful. So honoring! I wish they each had a copy!
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~"In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths" (Prov. 3:6).~
That's a really good photo Tick I reckon and a great tribute. The pink hoses in the foreground are a master stroke. I just hope this isn't one of your barns or even birds' nests.
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"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others merely a green thing which stands in the way." William Blake
Your picture has captured the heroics of the firemen very well and one can only sense the fear and misery being handled by the people who's life possessions are behind the smoke. You have another well done photo journal shot.
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Tick, the colors in the foreground against the billowing smoke make an already captivating capture a spectaclar tribute! Ironic in light of the news out of Las Vegas this evening.
This should be required reading for people everywhere!
This should be required reading for people everywhere!
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"'Life is not a journey to the grave with the
intention of arriving safely in a pretty
and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up,
totally worn out,
and loudly proclaiming,
"WOW! What a ride!"'
A well-done tribute in deed, my friend. As has been said, your narrative and photo bring us all face to face with the reality of tragedy and the heroism of those who battle it in a most poignant way.
PJ
PJ
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"Where there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which it proves to us how little our eyes permit us to see." ~Dorothea Lange
Great tribute to those that face danger to help!...
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What a very powerful image Tick :) great moment shot !!!
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Great salute to the firemen and all other first responders...
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Most powerful image. Thanks, Tick, and congratulations on the idea.
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
Profound... soul-stirring image, and a poignant tribute... if a picture is worth a thousand.... then this is it.
mary
mary
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"If I dream I shall be real, or really myself..." Robert Penn Warren
Hi Tick..this is quite a capture neighbor. you were spot on with your composition shooting into the smoke and showing the hoses as they were dropped off the trucks and then we can see the master streams pouring water into the inferno.
My son would be one of those holding the hose...he is here in St. Louis and truly dedicated to his job. (our other son is a policeman:)..
The job of a firefighter is truly one that is to be recognized and respected..they are the ones running into a burning building as others are running out. Nowhere else was this so dramatically demonstrated as it was on 9-11. 343 of my son's brother's and sisters gave their lives that day in the hope that others could live :(. The motto of the firefighter is 'Protect property and save lives". When they die in the line of duty, it is called 'the ultimate sacrifice'.
Bless you for posting this. In my favorites it goes ;=)
My son would be one of those holding the hose...he is here in St. Louis and truly dedicated to his job. (our other son is a policeman:)..
The job of a firefighter is truly one that is to be recognized and respected..they are the ones running into a burning building as others are running out. Nowhere else was this so dramatically demonstrated as it was on 9-11. 343 of my son's brother's and sisters gave their lives that day in the hope that others could live :(. The motto of the firefighter is 'Protect property and save lives". When they die in the line of duty, it is called 'the ultimate sacrifice'.
Bless you for posting this. In my favorites it goes ;=)
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~mimi~
A very moving image and a great tribute. Well done Tick.
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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. (Henry David Thoreau)
You are so right Tick...very nice shot and tribute...gerry
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"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
I had to come back and make it my second favorite... as you see I don't give those often. 8-)
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Thats a great shot tick, and a fine tribute to firefighters everywhere!
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"george go check the bar-b-que, i think i smell something burning"
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On lève notre chapeau à ces hommes qui sauvent des vies..lorsque l'on sait l'entraînement qu'ils doivent faire avant de tenir ces boyaux...ils ont une grande force physique et psychologique...Bravo à vous qui avez su par cette photo les glorifier.
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Il faut aimer la solitude pour être photographe.Marie-Reine du Canada
Supercalafragalisticexpialladociously antediluvian, and what an awesome photographer you are to boot, a big well done on this stupendous image.
My kindest regards,
Mark,
Plymouth, England, UK.
My kindest regards,
Mark,
Plymouth, England, UK.
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COME ON YOU GREENS, UP THE ARGYLE.....
Congrats on the induction of this post into the perms..
It finally found its home!
:)PJ
It finally found its home!
:)PJ
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"Where there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which it proves to us how little our eyes permit us to see." ~Dorothea Lange
They seem so devoted to their job.Beautiful capture!!You did a great job taking this photo.
Alexxandra.
Alexxandra.
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Hello Ron...This is a very nice tribute to the brave men and women the world over who risk their lives to save others...Their colleagues, family, friends and members of the public should be extremely proud, as I am, to view a picture like this which shows their courage and professionalism, a recognition that is rightly deserved....Well done....All the very best to you Ron......Mick.
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Great shot, Ron. Sure brings back old memories. Well done.
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Excellent action shot my friend!
Regards, Cornelius