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usonian

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2. NEVER FAR ENOUGH!

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Thu Aug 4, 2022, 12:03 AM

Aug 2022

Oak Fire, I got this shot, the haze allowed sunspots to be seen.

I was paying a bill and met someone whose house burned.
Just heartbreaking.
Everyone stay safe.

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Sun setting through wildfire smoke cloud. Fire vicinity under "GO NOW" evacuation notices. [View all] George McGovern Aug 2022 OP

What an amazing photo!!!!! secondwind Aug 2022 #1

Thank You secondwind! Its circumstances are bad, but needed to be shown. George McGovern Aug 2022 #3

NEVER FAR ENOUGH! usonian Aug 2022 #2

It is heartbreaking usonian. Nonetheless, you got quite a shot there. George McGovern Aug 2022 #4

Thanks, I want to get back to flowers!! usonian Aug 2022 #6

What a great, though heartbreaking shot, my dear George! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2022 #5

You are welcome CaliforniaPeggy. I have not shot wildfire-tainted skies to avoid attendant sorrow George McGovern Aug 2022 #7

Don't feel bad about the post, George. usonian Aug 2022 #8

I do and I don't usonian. But the don't overrides the do because it is an unusual image. George McGovern Aug 2022 #15

Incredible photo, George. Thanks so much for sharing it! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2022 #9

You are most welcome Rhiannon12866! I'm from once rural Connecticut. You're right about differences! George McGovern Aug 2022 #11

Oh, they did. Twice. usonian Aug 2022 #16

usonian -- Pacific Gas & Electric's neglect and the subsequent Paradise fire was horrible. George McGovern Aug 2022 #17

Just stunning. usonian Aug 2022 #18

I'm glad you are safe, George. brer cat Aug 2022 #10

It is quite sad brer cat. But y'know, when I saw that sky last night I ran and got my camera. George McGovern Aug 2022 #12

It's amazing how something so devastating can be so beautiful! Callalily Aug 2022 #13

Isn't it Callily. I can justify this picture, but not the devastation. Thank You! George McGovern Aug 2022 #14