Bushfires in Victoria

[TidaLpHasE]

I decided to check out the bushfire that was raging through the western part of Melbourne yesterday.

The fire was around the Anakie/Steiglitz area of the Bribane Ranges.

I managed to get pretty close to the fire front, and got a few decent pics of the action.

I had to call it a day when the wind changed and i was smoked out from my possie.

I hope that everyone got out of its way in time.

[gaa_ian]

They are great Shots Trevor
Have any of them been published (apart from here )?
You have a very good eye for the shot that captures the mood of the situation.

[iceman]

That's awesome, great shots.

[cristian abarca]

Brave man getting that close to a fire.

[RB]

Great shots Trevor, but boy do they bring back bad memories..... :scared:

[xstream]

And having been through Bush Fires I have to say, Very Irresponsible!

(sorry Trev. Great pics but don't agree with it)

[TidaLpHasE]

Thanks guys for looking in on the photos, i am very happy with the 280 odd images snapped over a 5 hour session.

None of the images have been published, i don't really know where i could send them anyways.

xstream, with due respect, i understand your opinion. The photos that i posted were of the action senes that i captured, not of the clear blue sky behind me over my shoulder.

I should have stated in my post that, "AT ALL TIMES" while i was photgraphing, i was within metres of CFA officers, Police officers and a Natural Resources and Environment fire spotter.

I only shot where there were these people present, and i think that makes it in fact "Very Responsible"

It wasn't like i was trundling off on my own without a clue, i was getting first hand updates as they came in from teams on the ground, choppers in the air and the many locals assisting with the efforts.

If there was any chance at all of me being in danger due to me being "Irresponsible" i would have been moved off long before my lens was able to get these scenes.

Also we as photographers, be it a newby or a pro, have a passion for capturing events, from lightning to stars, sunsets and waves, it's what drives us to our next location and planned or unplanned composition.

I would also class standing out in a storm to capture the awsome power of a lightning bolt Irresponsible, due to it's risk and hazard, but that will never stop me from enjoying this hobby.

Imagine choosing to photograph in a war zone, now to me, that's just plain lunacy and irresponsible in the least, but people do it everyday, for the love of this hobby, the thrill of something amazing, and the reward of what's captured, like most famous images taken by people with a dedicationin this profession, it's what makes us all sigh, cry, ooohhh and ahhh, when we see an image that envokes emotion or opinion.

Sorry i am rambling on.

[ving]

so dramatic!!
stunning pics. hope no one was hurt..

[[1ponders]]

Fantastic shots Trevor. I hope everyone down there is safe.

[xstream]

Thanks for explaining Trevor.
I just hope that anyone here never has to experience one.

[rumples riot]

Well, having been involved in the 1983 fires whilst in the Army and seeing flames 60 feet above the trees; I can say that more publicity should be given the brave souls who confront their fears. This kind of publicity may spur someone here to become a CFS officer and that is a good thing.

[gaa_ian]

Good on you Trevor .. I would have expected that the national press would have snapped up some of these photos, from a photographer of your talent !

[robin]

Im amazed by the light in your pics.Reminds me of the sky during Ash Wednesday.Looked like the end of the world was approaching.Love the dead tree/smoke in background pic.Almost surreal.

[TidaLpHasE]

;)whoohoo, i have been contacted by a media relations officer wanting to use some of my images in their next edition.

I am waiting for the editor to contact me to arrange a usage agreement, and details.

This is the first time i have had any of my images published, and i gotta say it is definately a buzz.

[RB]

OnYah Trevor, well done mate.

:thumbsup:

[TidaLpHasE]

:)Thanks Andrew, i can't wait to see my pics i can tell you.

I think it's about a month off publication.

[iceman]

Nice one Trev, are you charging them?

How did they find out about your pics? Where did you send it to?

[Noidea]

Irresponsible? Not anymore than a paid photographer who bravely stands at the face of danger, such as on the front line of a war. It appears that Trevor has a passion and talent for photography. So why not be where the action is? Great work I'm impressed. Congratulations and good luck on the offer to publish. Cheers Paul

[acropolite]

Nice work Trevor, I especially like the heli shot. :camera:

[venus]

Amazing pics Trevor