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The Art of Photography => Landscape Showcase => Topic started by: MattBurt on July 27, 2023, 03:25:38 pm

Title: Lowline fire
Post by: MattBurt on July 27, 2023, 03:25:38 pm

Well this isn't a post I wanted to make but here it is. The area we generally refer to as Mill Creek, where I've spent countless hours recreating and taking photos is on fire. It started yesterday from some dry lightning and is already close to 800 acres at mid day today with 0% containment.
There are some houses and ranches nearby and everyone is on a pre-evacuation order. Horses are being boarded at the fairgrounds near my house. 
I went to have a look yesterday evening and took some photos. We're hoping for the best and bracing for the worst.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53074620000_d4c3999ec7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oS2irb)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53074619905_b523165b2c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oS2ipx)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53074209896_c548973af9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oRZcwq)

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: armand on July 27, 2023, 03:53:25 pm

Sorry to see this, it appears it's surrounded by some plains so the fire maybe won't spread that much?

PS. for whatever it's worth the first shot is great

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: David Eckels on July 27, 2023, 08:23:28 pm

Terribly spectacular.

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: francois on July 28, 2023, 01:41:52 am

Sad but breathtaking photos. Drama is at full play.
Let's hope that this fire will be under control quickly and that nobody will hurt or killed.

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on July 28, 2023, 02:55:47 am

Good photos from a sad event.

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: Bob_B on July 28, 2023, 07:33:29 am

Sad, true, but well captured, esp. the first one.

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: MattBurt on July 28, 2023, 03:34:59 pm

Thanks everyone! It sounds like it has slowed a little and we got some rain last night with more on the way this weekend.
Hopefully it will run its course quickly and without too much damage.

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: MattBurt on July 28, 2023, 05:43:33 pm

Here's an elk herd escaping the blaze. Lots of calves in this group.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53077629969_bb862a66f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oShJcc)

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: Michael West on July 29, 2023, 12:07:36 am

Quote from: Paulo Bizarro on July 28, 2023, 02:55:47 am

Good photos from a sad event.

what Paulo said!

Title: Re: Lowline fire
Post by: francois on July 29, 2023, 02:29:02 am

Quote from: MattBurt on July 28, 2023, 05:43:33 pm

Here's an elk herd escaping the blaze. Lots of calves in this group.
...

I sincerely they find a way to escape that fire.