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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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whoohoo, i have been contacted by a media relations officer wanting to use some of my images in their next edition.
Thanks Andrew, i can't wait to see my pics i can tell you.
