Wednesday, April 18, 2012

30 Days of Photographs II - Fire

So, this is not exactly my favorite topic. I want nothing to do with fire. Fire is organic and has a mind of its own. It moves in an unpredictable and yet still understandable fashion. I can give you great detail on the way that it consumed our home. I have many pictures of fire, firemen, burned things, etc. I've posted a very few of the hundreds that I have. I don't want to post one here. Plus they all pre-date this non-competition, and who really wants to see more of my crappy disaster?

I took several pictures for today's theme and rejected a bunch. There was a softly lit candle, which was boring and very static. I found some burned pieces of our roof in a mulch bed, but that was just too sad. I even took a picture of the bottles of hot sauce at the grocery store, but I didn't like it except for its humor. I then fell for this photo as it encompassed the colors and movement of fire without actually burning. I hope it conveys well.

Fire



Please head over to these other fine non-competitors to see why I win:
Ziva
Mike
Nicky and Mike
Mo
Meleah
John
Bryan
Mariann
Malisa
Nora
Tanya
Elizabeth A.
00dozo
Cheryl
Kristen
Katherine
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31 comments:

  1. Unfinished PersonApril 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Completely understand why this theme wouldn't excite you after that. However, I think you did the theme justice (more than justice) with this photo.

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  2. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Thank you! I'm kind of thinking that whoever came up with this theme should be flogged and disqualified from the non-contest.

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  3. Linda MedranoApril 18, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    This is an amazing shot! Good thinking "outside the box"!

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    1. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 1:31 PM

      Thanks, Linda. I don't think that I've ever been IN the box!

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  4. stephen HayesApril 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    This is a great picture. It reminds me of some of the paintings of Georgia O'Keefe.

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  5. Mariann SimmsApril 18, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    That is pretty. I love flowers. And it makes me think my "Flamepoint Siamese" possibly, however small, maybe...has some merit here. :)

    You can come and it on the "out of the box" sofa with me and we will drink lots of alcohol. :)

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    1. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 1:34 PM

      The out-of-the-box sofa...is that like the "Group W" bench? Even if it is, I'll go if there's alcohol.

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  6. KatherineApril 18, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    What a beautiful idea you came up with!

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  7. 00dozoApril 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    I was wondering how you would deal with today's theme and you've done it very well. Really beautiful photo!

    ;-)

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    1. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 1:35 PM

      Thanks. I struggled until this idea came to mind.

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  8. nonamedufusApril 18, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Today must be kind of painful for you. I think your picture is a most acceptable interpretation of today's theme. Nicely done.

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    1. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 1:37 PM

      Thanks duf! It's not my favorite thing to look at but is not too real on the computer screen.

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  9. CherylApril 18, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I've been thinking about you leading up to today's theme. That you chose to post a life-enriching photo that evokes the power and dance of fire is brave. The photo itself is simply stunning.

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    1. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 1:38 PM

      Thank you very much for all of that! You are too kind.

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  10. PearlApril 18, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    :-) You win!!

    Pearl

    p.s. Fire is not your friend, but you handle it well.

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  11. meleah rebeccahApril 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I absolutely LOVE what YOU did with today's theme. You're amazing. And you "rock the casbah!"

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  12. ZivaApril 18, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    This is just so incredibly beautiful..

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  13. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Blogger isn't letting me reply to comments now.So,

    Pearl - Thank you! Hear that everyone? Pearl says that I win!!!

    Meleah - Thanks sweetie! That song suits me better than "burnin down the house!"

    Ziva - Thank you so much!

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  14. MikeWJ at Too Many MorningsApril 18, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    That is a gorgeous photo, LaughingMom, and I totally forgive you for not wanting to take a picture of actual fire. Fire has not been your friend.

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    1. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 9:45 PM

      Thanks Mike and I totally forgive you for the theme.

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  15. mo.stoneskinApril 18, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Conveys well? It conveys originality and is so unique. I love it!

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  16. Nora BlitheApril 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Beautiful and a great take on the theme. I'm sorry about your house. That sounds devastating. This photo is much happier.

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  17. MalisaApril 18, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I have never seen a more beautiful fire! I don't blame you for wanting a different perspective on fire. Beautiful photo!

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    1. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 9:46 PM

      Thanks, Malisa! It sort of works for the theme.

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  18. NickyApril 18, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    I know this was a tough one for you, but you knocked it out of the park. Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

    Yeah. You win. :-)

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    1. laughingmomApril 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM

      Nicky, I'm glad that you have finally admitted defeat. Now you can just relax for the next 12 days and have a drink or two.

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  19. KristenApril 18, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Oh Hugs girl. That photo is perfect. And I do mean perfect. xo

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