Modern heroes Photo

Photographer’s Note

When the summer arrives in Greece, fires are the greatest problem. The state does not take the right measures, and people are not cautious enough. Therefore, the firefighters are the only and last line of 'defence' against the catastrophic fires. The pilots of such planes make heroic attempts diving into the fires as close as possible! Many of them have lost their lives on duty.
Ten years ago, during my army service, I was part of a squad with mission to gather the remains of such a plane that had crashed to Pelio mountain. Both of the pilots had died.

I dedicate this one to all of those modern heroes that give their best to save a piece of green earth for our children.
Shot taken today in Palaiomylos village, Eretria, Larissa

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serp2000 (9775) 2009-06-26 9:29

Privet,Constantinos ,
Yes, I remember biggest fire in the past. Good shot, excellent composition! Well done! TFS!
Serghei

rodgerg (25489) 2009-06-26 10:17

Hello Constantinos,

An excellent photo reportage with the decisve moment well collected. Nice photowork too but especially an excellent note.
Have a nice evening,
Roger

isabela_sor (42727) 2009-06-26 10:57 [Comment]

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TopGeo (22475) 2009-06-26 12:20

Γειά σου Κώστα!
Ακριβώς την στιγμή που η φωτιά θα δώσει ένα ακόμη χωράφι μετά από λίγο καιρό!(να το θυμάσαι)
Πάντως ωραία άποψη!της πυρόσβεσης
Χαιρετώ σε!
Γεώργιοσ

coco (28276) 2009-06-26 12:42

Kalispera Constantinos.

Your note has a lot of sense.
And it's a pity because year after year the fires shake the heart of your country.

About the photo: the composition is very interesting and also I like the timming and the way you managed the light.

WEll done.

phwall (5815) 2009-06-26 18:41

Hi Kostas,
A wonderful action capture. You've framed the aircraft so well, it is perfectly positioned.
Excellent definition throughout the image and the colour of the smoke is so vividly portrayed. You've done well my friend.
I liked your note too, quite an emotional read. My son is a fireman here in Sydney, needless to say I'm very proud of him.
Regards
Peter

athanvas (2353) 2009-06-27 0:55

Geia sou Kwsta!
Entypwsiakh fotografia!....krima omws na katastefoume tis omorfes ths fyshs.
Xairetw Basilis

dip (13000) 2009-06-27 1:23

Geia sou Kosta,
dustixos ena sunithismeno kalokairino fainomeno,
apo texnikis apopsis poli kali me teleio timing kai apsogo kadrarisma,
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

Cretense (57478) 2009-06-27 1:46

Γεια σου Κώστα!

Αν και το θέαμα δεν είναι καθόλου ευχάριστο, η φωτογραφία είναι εντυπωσιακή! Εξαιρετικό κάδρο και σύνθεση, άψογος φωτισμός, πολύ καλή η αφιέρωση σου σε αυτούς τους πραγματικούς ήρωες! Συγχαρητήρια!

Ηρακλής

Budapestman (43238) 2009-06-27 2:00

Hi Constantinos,
Great shot of this dramatic event with spectacular composition. Excellent shot. Have a nice weekend!
George

Nicou (46171) 2009-06-27 9:17

Hello,

Fantastique image de ce canaer en plein action, le déclanchement est au trè bon moment, avec la diagonale sur le sole,l usperbe compo.

Bravoe t amitiél

Nicou
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vasilpro (9767) 2009-06-27 9:55

Γεια σου Κώστα,
Εξαιρετικά αποτύπωσες τις ηρωικές προσπάθειες των πυροσβεστών με ένα εντυπωσιακό πλάνο.
Καλό Σαββατόβραδο, Βασίλης.

cunejo200 (7243) 2009-06-28 1:19

Hello Constantinos,
Indeed these firefighters are modern heroes. This is a superb capture, the plane and its water release is well caught against a smoke filled landscape. Well exposed and composed. best regards...
Danilo

wolf38 (13153) 2009-06-28 2:47

Hello constatinos. When I last was in Greece, I had seen the consequences of the fires. Your photo reminds me of the burned landscapes. Your photo is authentic and worth seeing. Very informatively, really a good shot. Best regards, Wolfgang.

bema (9230) 2009-06-28 9:22

Geia sou Kostas,

great dedication and at lewast an very good captured picture..
my compliments..

have a fine day, warmest regards Bernd

jhm (83742) 2009-07-02 4:36

Hello Constantinos,

Every year the same problem in Greece, a pity for people and animals, and our lovely forests!
The planes is a very good solution. Very well composition and presentation. TFS.

Best regards,
John

AiresSantos (43250) 2009-07-05 23:11

Hi Kostas,
Great photo reportage, fine composition
It's sad this kind of situations in the Summer !
Well framed, very good details
Have a nice week
Aires