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Smoke & Ash

© Kristi A. Howson

Smoke & Ash

Uploaded: August 09, 2007

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Finalist Aug07 Nature. This is a layer of smoke from the Zaca fire overhanging the city of Santa Barbara on this particular day. While providing dramatic colors for a Seascape it also creates more negative drama at the source. This was taken from Butterfly Beach in the Montecito area to the South of Santa Barbara. F8, 1/160, ISO 100, 40mm (17-40 Canon Wide Angle) 8/7/2007 @ 7:25pm. (Nature-Aug07)

Comments

Alexis Yobbagy August 09, 2007

STELLAR!!! Fabulous composition and you've made superb use of the unfortunate fire!!!!! EXCELLENT work!!! #710393

Darryl Wilkinson August 09, 2007

Love the mood in this gorgeous composition, Kristi!! #4624735

Melissa A. McDonald August 09, 2007

Fabulous image Kristi! Love the colors... #4624739

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 09, 2007

It amazes me how something so destructive can create such beauty. Outstanding capture my friend!! <>< #4626333

Carol Sawyer August 10, 2007

Beautiful image and colors, Kristi! #4627285

Brinn MacDougall August 10, 2007

Great capture, Kristi..I would hate to see all the damage from such a beautiful place. I hope Zaca Lake has been saved. #4628706

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 10, 2007

Outstanding scenic, great mood and perspective. Unfortunate about the fire! #4629206

Amy JACKSON August 10, 2007

Wonderful image, Kristi! #4629218

Margaret R. Barry August 11, 2007

Fantastic capture, Kristi! #4634054

John Connolly August 11, 2007

WOW! What a dramatic image you have captured here, Kristi! Superb work, my friend! #4634069

Kristi A. Howson August 11, 2007

Thanks so much everyone for your lovely comments. The fire is still going but so far it's staying on the other side of the mountain. #4634164

Cyn Valentine August 11, 2007

This is so beautiful..fantastic color and comp!! #4634279

Connie J. Bagot August 12, 2007

I'm sorry about the fire...but oh my what a beautiful scenic it has given you. Wonderful composition and the colors are to die for. #4636244

Kristi A. Howson August 23, 2007

Thanks so much Cyn & Connie for your wonderful comments! #4688118

Toni Riggs August 28, 2007

Gorgeous photo! Beautiful lighting, colors, and composition! #4712455

Kristi A. Howson September 03, 2007

Thanks so much Toni! #4741386

Patricia A. Stalter September 04, 2007

How have I been missing your work? We are neighbors too. Shame on me. Glad to see that the Zaca Fire is finally contained! #4745250

Kristi A. Howson September 08, 2007

Thanks so much Patricia for your wonderful comment! #4765081

Cyn Valentine September 21, 2007

So beautiful..congratulations Kristi!! #4822658

Nick Lagos September 21, 2007

No surprise here Kristi...a beautiful and quality image..... congratulations.*S* #4823269

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 22, 2007

Congrats Kristi on this Outstanding Finalist! Jeff #4826409

Kristi A. Howson September 22, 2007

Thanks so much Cyn, Nick & Jeff for your wonderful comments and support.

This fire was completely contained in early September after burning almost 250,000 acres over a 2 month period. No lives were lost. However, there were 46 reported injuries mostly to the heroic fire figher's who worked in over 100 degree temperatures for long hours each day fighting this fire.
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Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 22, 2007

What an amazing finalist, Kristi! Congratulations, again! So glad they finally got it out! I'm from So CA, too, so I know first-hand how bad it can be. #4829185

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 22, 2007

Congrats on this unique and very beautiful finalist, Kristi! #4830057

Evy Johansen level-classic September 22, 2007

BIG congratulations on your very beautiful finalist, Kristi!! #4830305

Ross Throndson September 23, 2007

Congratulations on this Spectacular Finalist, Kristi.....That must of been one Enormous Fire....Love the Comp, Color & Light here!! #4830730

Wendy Stevenson September 23, 2007

Wow Kristi this is really gorgeous! I love the perspective and colour but most of all the wonderful mood!! Big Congrats on this most beautiful finalist!! #4831207

Anita Hogue September 23, 2007

So very beautiful, Kristi! Congratulations! #4833192

Elizabeth J. Bernier September 24, 2007

I just love this one Kristi...so clever of you using the added effect of the smoke and ash from those fires to get out and shoot this gorgeous seascape!!!!Well done and congrats to you on your finalist!!! :) #4837052

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