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Fire in the Sky
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Fire in the Sky

by Dean Sauskojus

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 15, 2011279 views12 comments
These cliffs are along the North Absaroka Wilderness in Wyoming. Years ago a fire blew through here so hot that it sterilized the soil. Capturing this image a few weeks ago a small fire to the west blew ash into the sky. As the sun was going down it moved into its path bringing about some nice warm light, casting a glow on the land. Mixed soft clouds also caught the sun's retreat.

As always thanks for taking a look. Any critique, opinion or anything else you would like to add would be much appreciated.

And don't forget the larger version. Much better.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 15, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Lovely, Dean! The colors here are subtle and not saturated. Good adherence to the "rule
of thirds". Nice framing of the creek in a diagonal manner.
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 15, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Beautiful warm light and subtle color Dean Very pleasing comp.
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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 15, 2011 at 9:54 PM
That is really nice, Dean. Really fantastic light.
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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on October 15, 2011 at 10:15 PM
That's some amazing color and light, Dean. It's also nice to see a different landscape. This is great work!!
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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 16, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Spectacular light and a beautiful image. :toast:
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 16, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Wonderful light and color Dean. Beautiful scene!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on October 16, 2011 at 4:55 PM
very colorful scene :smile:

i like it :wavey:
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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on October 17, 2011 at 5:53 AM
You capptured some great light here. Well done
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 17, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Sweet light Dean. Love the color of those FG grasses, and the light upon the cliffs.
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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on October 17, 2011 at 11:25 PM
This rocks! Sweeeeet light and I really like the foreground stream lead in. :toast:
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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on October 18, 2011 at 1:30 AM
The warm light here is just wonderful, Dean. A peaceful and beautiful scene, for sure.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Outstanding color and light. A gorgeous Autumn view.
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