Thursday, August 9, 2012

Where There's Fire, There's Smoke

There is a large wildfire burning about thirty miles south of me, currently about 6,400 acres. The smoke came up the Methow Valley and made for a beautiful sunrise the other morning. The winds finally changed direction and by afternoon, the skies were clear again. The firefighters are slowly gaining the upper hand on the fire.

Smoky Sunrise

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14 comments:

  1. It's terrible about the fire, that's for sure. The smoke can make for beautiful sunsets though... Nice photo!

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  2. I think that's a great name for the photo even without the reference of a real fire. Nice. http://looseleafnotes.com

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  3. The smoke does make for colorful skies, but hope the fire is put out soon.

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  4. The smoke does indeed make for colorful skies, but I do hope they are able to put the fires out soon and I hope that you're in no danger! Terrific capture for the day! Hope you have a great, fire-free weekend, Sally!

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  5. So sorry about this fire in the Methow Valley - beautiful sky though, and nicely captured Sallie.

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  6. I hope they win soon!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. Beautiful capture, the fires do make a lovely sky and sunsets. I do feel sorry for the firefighters, hope this is out by now. Wildfires really scare me. thanks for sharing, happy skywatching!

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  8. A nice warm tones sky at dawn. Greetings.

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  9. Captured beautifully.. May you enjoy a great weekend.

    My Sky Shots

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  10. Wildfires make for beautiful skies, and this ones a beaut!

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  11. Ah fires are bad stuff. Didn't know there was a fire out that a way. Over on the ranch where my daughter lives they had a wheat field fire and she said she hoped they didn't have another. Of course. I hope this one is contained soon. MB

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  12. Though smoky sunrise isn't a good thing, but it's captured beautifully.

    http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2012/08/sky-watch-mountain-and-sky.html

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  13. Firest have been scary this summer...we've been reading about the Washington ones here..... but the sunrise is lovely if you don't think about what caused it.

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