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Death of a forest


Death of a forest
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1842 W: 109 N: 4256] (14119)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-10
Categories: Trees, Mountain
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 18-50 f3.5-5.6 DC, Digital ISO-400, Hoya 58mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-06-20 20:27
Viewed: 445
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In May 1996 a large wildfire swept through the Spring Creek valley near the town of Buffalo Creek destroying over 12,000 acres (4,690 ha) of predominantly Ponderosa Pine forest. Friends of mine took me to walk through area in March this year. I was very surprised to see that almost no regrowth had occurred in the 13 years since the fire occurred (see shot in the WORKSHOP)

Needless to say, every time it rains the erosion that is visible around this former pine tree increases. The stream eventually runs into Strontia Springs Reservoir, a drinking water reservoir for Denver. Several heavy rainfall events have fallen on the region since the wildfire and these have resulted in flash floods delivering large amounts of sediment and organic debris to the reservoir see here for some dramatic images if your interested, and here for information on the effects of the wildfire.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5669] (18533)
  • [2009-06-20 22:47]

Hi Chris.
It is really surprise nature phenomenon. Pictured scene is very impressive and give a good idea about wildfire and its consequences. Quality of shot is also impressive. I like wonderful selection of the POV, razor sharpness of the details, vibrant colours and excellent use of polarizer filter. Well done and thanks for interesting post.
Alexei.

hello Chris
interesting scene, fills you sorrow, good composition and a result that represents what you say
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

Hi Chis,

a nice article, and you showed us that with an good pic.

Gert

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15567)
  • [2009-06-21 0:28]

Hola amigo,
interesting link and workshop,
alarming picture and delicate situation in vast areas of our planet ... magnificent photo and pov.
greetings Chris.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2392 W: 94 N: 5536] (17620)
  • [2009-06-21 1:15]

Hello Chris,
A fantastic photo with an impressive note.
You've chosen a very good POV. Excellent colours and sharp details. Great composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3919] (15742)
  • [2009-06-21 1:16]

Hello Chris,
What a sad view and at the same time this lonely tree is quite photogenical and expressive. I'm very surprised that almost nothing is growing there again. We had five years ago a big fire in Valais and now the first plants already came back. But we have another climat and soil.
I think your picture is a great document and should be a warning, especiallly because we hear about so many fires in the States.
Thanks a lot
have a nice evening
Anne

Hi Chris,
It will take a long long time before this devastated site becomes green again. Nice point of view to show the scene. Very interesting.
JC

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 436 W: 10 N: 738] (3210)
  • [2009-06-21 3:11]

Merhaba Chris!
Oldukça üzücü ve cansıkıcı bir olayın etkileyici bir belgesini sunmuşsunuz. Benzer durum ülkemizde de özellikle yaz aylarında sık sık yaşanmakta ve binlerce dönüm ormanlık alanlar tahrip olmaktadır.
Bildik ve zayıf yöntemler dışında bu yangınlarla mücadelenin çok etkili bir yöntemi henüz yok maalesef.
Eline sağlık.

Hüseyin

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-06-21 11:50]

Hi Chris,it's a very artistic and beautiful pic showing a dramatic situation after the wildfire.I can't comment this terrible situation,just my best compliments for the beauty of your work,have a nice week,LUCIANO

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3819 W: 190 N: 11368] (35041)
  • [2009-06-21 12:15]

Hello Chris,
A good title to a grim scene that shows no sign of life after the forest fire. The ligting, colours and composition contribute to make this image attractive, despite the lack of life. Death is a part of nature too!
Thanks and cheers,
Ivan

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-06-21 12:31]

Hello Chris,

This is a very natural composition of landscape!
But so sad!!!

What blue sky... but what dry weather!!!

Great contrast between the sad and dramatic situation et de beautiful of the shot!

TFS


TFS

brigitte

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2009-06-21 14:25]

Hi Chris,
An excellent shot of this wildfire damaged tree.
Great colours and contrast.
Very, very sharp.

Well done,

Joe

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