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• siolaw (21410)
• [2007-02-10 5:32]

Hi Pablo,
Beware of Fridays the thirteenth!!! I think it is an interesting capture(im actually amzed you took the camera out!!) I think you used tripod even(?) Good sharpness anyway and a big scare for you!
TFS
Laurent

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• Graal (40749)
• [2007-02-10 6:14]

Hi Pablo,
interesting remembrance, dangerous a moment and good Your report. WS is fine,too. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

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• Didi (27852)
• [2007-02-10 7:01]

Hello Pablo
Ok for posting theese kind of picture as a photograph reporter.
I have done one from my window in a fire on the railway station two years ago.
Glad to hear that you had no problems with this incident.
Cheers.

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• pierrefonds (17634)
• [2007-02-10 7:52]

Hi Pablo,

A good capture of the flames of the fire lighting up the sky has a good composition , DOF and nice colors. Also good to know you did not suffer any damages. Thanks for sharing

Pierre

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• Budapestman (24451)
• [2007-02-10 8:05]

Hi Pablo,
This is a stunning and dangerous moment. Impressive report for this event. Effective and sad theme. Thank you, nice days
George

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• mvdisco (7947)
• [2007-02-10 9:58]

Bonjour Pablo,
Je pense que c'est une photo intéressante,désolé pour l'école du quartier, on voit très bien l'énormité du feu qui a du être une tragédie dans votre quartier...Bien vue ,,
Michel

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• Philippe (8821)
• [2007-02-10 10:49]

Hi, Pablo. There are good contrasts in your picture and we can see the fire raging. It's really impressive. Maybe you couild have shot a little more to the left to get rid of the window jamb on the right. It must be very scary to experience that kind of event from so close...

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• sabyasachi1212 (19367)
• [2007-02-10 12:05]

Hi Pablo,
This is quite a change for you, from the usually pretty landscape images to a photo of journalistic quality. Well managed exposure for this night shot.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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• cunejo200 (6090)
• [2007-02-10 12:34]

Hi Pablo, Thank goodness, you were safe. You have managed to depict the scary scene rather quite well especially the flames. Keep warm and tfs. Danilo

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• gracious (10014)
• [2007-02-10 13:06]
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Hello Pablo,
Quite a scary moment with such a huge fire on your next door neighbour and so close to your house!
It's good to know that nothing came to you side!
thanks for sharing
cheers
TONY

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• alvaraalto (2424)
• [2007-02-10 13:34]

Hi Pablo,
It seems a pity to me that the nice traditional school building is lost. I think your 200 picture are not worth the lost this building, but as the firemen could save it is good you took the pictures and show us one of them.
Groet Rob

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• NellyD (1864)
• [2007-02-10 13:46]

Hi Pablo,

A dangerous moment, but you've captured the fire really well.
That was very close to your house, and I can imagine it to be scary. But it is an impressive post with good sharpness.
Thanks for sharing.

Greetings, Nel

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• MLINES (8464)
• [2007-02-10 17:04]

Hi Pablo. This would have been a scary moment and it shows your awareness to take this action photo. Good clarity under difficult circumstances. Thank goodness you lived to tell this tale. Murray.
PS Fires are what we in Australia have come to dread every summer also.

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• tigra (2898)
• [2007-02-10 18:32]

Hello Pablo
Upps.. Friday, 13...
Impresive capture!
Katia

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• aloyho (6041)
• [2007-02-10 22:50]

Hi PAblo,
What a stark contrast from those winter scenes and to have it happening so close to you must be quite an experience. A nice shot to capture the moment with the emphasis on the intensity of the fire. I like the light below the trees that allowed me to see the people and the house, thus completing the story. Well done!! Glad all is well.

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• JCG (16078)
• [2007-02-11 4:55]

Hi Pablo,

Indeed when we see the photograph of the school in WS we understand better why it burned so well. Photo/documentary which, I believe, has also his place on TE. Moreover quality of the image is present. To read the comment the night has being intense and tiring. But fortunately not too much damage.

With all my friendships and good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

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• jhm (64868)
• [2007-02-11 5:21]

Hi Pablo,

Your question, can this on TE, I think yes, it's a daily life picture.
I see your WS, the construction of the school is completely in wood, very dangerous for fire.
This is no pleasant image, through the dramatic behind this image, but the colours and composition are very well. Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice day,
John.

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• maltese (16164)
• [2007-02-11 6:24]

Hi Pablo
Ce dramatique incident a comme résultat cette magnifique photo!
Avec toutes ces constructions en bois, le travail de pompiers norvégiens doit être rude tant pour éteindre les incendies que pour protéger les maisons voisines.
Belle réalisation technique dans des conditions de lumières difficiles.
Amicalement
Hervé

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• kittyhawk (1642)
• [2007-02-11 6:33]

Hei Pablo,

Sorry to hear about the school, I think that you documented the incident very well. You captured great colors and an interesting image. Just not the best scene to wake up to... TFS.

- Halgeir

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• z-s (56)
• [2007-02-11 9:13]

Hi Pablo it is quite good to show wwhat you want we have to learn and be carful even in Norway things like that can be happened bye Shimon

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• ChrisJ (55282)
• [2007-02-11 9:30]

Hi Pablo

I'm glad you posted it. Although it indicates the darker side of life from arson, it's still a valid daily life shot, imho.

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• danos (17031)
• [2007-02-11 12:24]

Hi Pablo,
a good composition of the flames of the fire lighting up the sky.What a pity that the old traditional school building is lost.It's an impressive capture with good sharpness and lighting.This is no pleasant image.Well done.
Regards,Danos

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• vonp (2187)
• [2007-02-11 12:55]

Ciao Pablo,
I think this is a real decisive moment so... in the line of TE.
I'm happy to know that your house is OK.
See you soon...
Paolo

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• syd1946 (16061)
• [2007-02-11 13:06]

Hello Pablo,
You made an excellent image from a sad moment of the fire!I like the exposure of the fire.My congratulations for the note,explain very well the situations of this dramatic moment.
Greetings,
Thomas

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• plimrn (15209)
• [2007-02-12 0:20]

Hi Pablo,
The detail of the trees against the fire is stunning; they emphasize the heat of the fire so much that zI can almost feel it. I remember the terror of fire burning nearby my own home many years ago. We were out with the hose and ever so greatful that the firemen showed up. Actually, I'd like to see more photos from the incident. I think you may have photos of the firemen at work as well. Wishing you health, Love & joy, Pat

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• MikiM (1837)
• [2007-02-12 0:54]

HI Pablo,
Sad situation - but well quality picture, This is how the report-photography is working. I think if you didn't show many burning and crying people than you have to share this kind of pictures - but I'm new here. It is fine that your house is safe.
Congrats, and TFS
Miklós

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• jmcl (11686)
• [2007-02-12 1:00]

Pablo,

Frightening image and note ... the way the flames illuminate the trees is striking ..
thank goodness all were safe ..

well captured ..

take care,

John

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• barrufeto_77 (19578)
• [2007-02-12 1:27]

Hi Pablo.

Ummmmmm..there's a fire close home at you took your camera?? Oh my good, these TE-members are crazy.... :P

Excellent picture. How you managed the (always) difficult light is great.

MY compliments!

Rgs, Oscar

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• John_F_Kennedy (19175)
• [2007-02-12 2:45]

A pity that the old building was lost. Very good contrast. The composition and the colours are excellent.
Achim

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• Donald (98)
• [2007-02-12 5:13]

Scary yes I would be a bit jumpy too, you captured the blaze well.
Very glad you are ok and it was not your house but I can see it was a bit close too close.
Top Stuff.
The kindest regards my friend
Donald

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• kiwi_explorer (12063)
• [2007-02-12 5:15]

Hi Pablo,
Interesting ... you did not panic ... even took time to compose your shot :) If I was me in this situation, I'd start packing my valuable belongings just in case. It is an amazing capture actually ... you don't get this kind of scenario everyday. Congratulations ... you should seriously start thinking of becoming a photojournalist. Well done.
Cheers,
Renier

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• Cretense (32621)
• [2007-02-12 7:17]

Hi Pablo!

Very impressive picture, although sad to know that an old school was been burning. Excellent "journalistic" aproach!

Best regards,
Hercules

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• sufi (9456)
• [2007-02-12 8:08]

Merhaba Pablo, my friend...
It's a very sad event but in the same time it's a very effective ambience... The hot colors and the blue lights in the middle of the composition are perfect... Also perfect sharpness...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

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• UlfE (5573)
• [2007-02-12 13:23]

Hi Pablo,

This time I feelt it was not possible to say that you have taken wonderful photo, but it a really good capture of this dangerous situation. Interesting to see the a glimpse of the fire brigade behind the bushes and some spectators from sort of your point of view.

Cheers,

Ulf

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• Emile (15553)
• [2007-02-12 13:24]

Wow,, Pablo a very dangerous situation you got here, sorry about the school burned down totally but at least we know that nothing happened to you and your house.
Hope the school will open in another place very soon for the sake of the students.
Regards.
Have a nice and PEACEFUL week.

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• Angshu (23874)
• [2007-02-12 22:35]

Hello Pablo
Certainly a different shot from you, almost a photojournalism. Scary indeed, but you've achived good perfect exposure & sharpness for the night shot. This is certainly not a pleasant image, & going by your WS, the school made of wood, it's scary
Regards
Angshu

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• Giorgio (6156)
• [2007-02-13 2:20]

- Sometimes the dramatic accidents gets the appropriateness beautiful image, you knew benefitted from it, it only remains to deplore the destruction of this unhappy school but cheers for the shot!
giorgio

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• riclopes (25649)
• [2007-02-13 4:52]

Olá Pablo, interesting reportage post. At least you kept buzzy with your camera. A pitty that school...I really like the main façade in WS. Very good capture of the fire. It looks really scary and it actually seems like being blown by the wind this direction.
Greetings,
Ricardo

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• ohe (2330)
• [2007-02-13 6:15]

Dear Pablo,
A very scary moment !
My plays with the fire were on a more dedicated place : a wood-burning stove.
Your light management is very nice done.
Thanks for sharing,
- Olivier -

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• Tue (23065)
• [2007-02-13 7:15]

Hei Pablo,
What a pity that such a beautiful old school building totally burned down. A good photo of this dramatic event, you captured the fire well and also the inclusion of the blue flashing light of the fire brigade is good.
Hilsen,
Lars

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• pady (4796)
• [2007-02-13 7:29]

Hi Pablo,
What a scary moment ! It's not funny what happenend . But you stayed here and did your job of photographer.
So well done for this decisive moment we would like to happen too often.
Cheers
Pierre-André

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• feather (39037)
• [2007-02-13 9:57]

A scary night indeed. No wonder you did not go back to sleep. The silhouetted trees make a wonderful pattern against the red of the fire, but it seems wrong to see beauty in a near tragedy.
Kath

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• gunbud (16267)
• [2007-02-13 13:29]

Hi Pablo,
Friday the 13th indeed! You have captued a terrible beauty in this stunning photo.
Regards, Tom

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• hay_kes (18384)
• [2007-02-13 13:42]

Hi Pablo,
İnteresting photo with dangerous moment.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

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• Silke (3015)
• [2007-02-13 14:21]

I seem to remember one of these from a few months back, Pablo. It was a dreadful shame!
the light must have been phenomenally bright for you to capture the building in its light!
TFS
silke

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• HaBeMa (1284)
• [2007-02-13 14:57]

Hi dear Pablo;never mind!very tragic....
Habema.
:-]

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• izler (2967)
• [2007-02-13 15:05]

hello pablo
your photo includes tragic and dangerous event. i agree with sabyasachi about journalistic quality. composition, point of view, colours, sharpness, details and framing are great
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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• ahmetgedikli (14955)
• [2007-02-13 15:46]

Merhaba Pablo,
This is really a tragic incident, get well soon!
An impressive shot with good sharpness and colors. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes.
Ahmet

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• zeca (16546)
• [2007-02-13 19:37]

Friday 13th? Stay at home!! Quiet! ;-D
Fire is always impressive! Very good registry, well taken!
Regards,
Zeca

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• vinicio (19050)
• [2007-02-14 2:54]

I remember this situation Pablo, this other image have still the same appeal, compliments, good post and images.
Have a nice day
Ciao
Vinicio

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• somkiat (1086)
• [2007-02-14 3:23]

hallo pablo,
i can see about 3 men standing nearly the fire.and i guess,the two blue light spots were the emergency light from the authorities's car.
it's reporting photo was suddenly captured.that was done nicely.and nice showing here,i think.
regards
somkiat

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• cuneyt-sb (6940)
• [2007-02-14 3:31]

Hi Pablo
Ones more great capture from you,
Shame but good capture of the thet moment
Good POV and Good colors
TFS\ Kind regards

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• chrisnet (18588)
• [2007-02-14 4:07]

Hello my friend Pablo,
Oh! I'm affraid! You have well captured this dangerous moment,
well done!
Regards
Christian

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• t0mmm1 (5430)
• [2007-02-14 14:29]

Hi Pablo,
terrible story accompained by good journalistic photo. I like how you've managed the exposition in the middle of the night.
Have a nice day,
Tomi

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• Henryk_Bilor (18598)
• [2007-02-14 14:56]

Hi Pablo
Interesting capture of the fire. Good tongues of colour fire behind the trees - quite impressing.
Regards

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• batalay (14244)
• [2007-02-14 15:08]

Hello Pablo,

Laurent said it best, "Beware Friday the 13th," although it seems the fear of 13 goes back to the Ancient Greeks who used the expression "triskaidekaphobia," for fear of that notorious number, and some will even say, the year that Constantinople/Istanbul fell to the Ottomans, 1453, adds up 13, etc. For me in mathematical physics, numbers are friends, and I have a more democratic lineup of numbers. In any case, I liked your personal note. We all experienced the event, and witnessed it through your eyes, and your camera.

Warm regards,

Bulent

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• evanrizo (21432)
• [2007-02-15 3:41]

Hi Pablo.
A documentary,a report photo by this accident!?
The photo gives us the right effect of it.
We can see some people between trees and the other building.
Good done Pablo but take care.
Evan

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• AiresSantos (22815)
• [2007-02-15 4:02]

Hi Pablo,
A good photo of this disaster, Sad situation !
Very interesting picture to a photo of journalistic quality. Excellent quality, nice colours.
TFS and greetings
Aires

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• papagolf21 (47378)
• [2007-02-15 4:04]

Bonjour, mon ami Pablo,
Vous avez bien fait de publier cette photo (plus celle présentée en atelier), elle est le reflet de ce qui se passe dans le monde. Heureusement que le bâtiment était vide (incendie criminel ?) !
Le danger pour vous était manifeste.
Amitiés.
Philippe

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• dorte_s_t (2173)
• [2007-02-15 7:07]

Hi , Pablo .

Very sad and impressive photo and note !
Perhaps the photo is not in the line of TE , but I don't really care .
This is definately a night you will never forget !
The impression of this terrible event keeps me from any comment on the colours , view point etc.
This goes beyond any comments of that kind from my point of view !
Sad it is...so sad !
Thank you for sharing with me / us .
All the best to you , Pablo !
Kindest regards
Dorte.

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• Scharan (11135)
• [2007-02-15 16:09]

Imagem fantástica Pablo.
Cores excepcionais, uma ótima captura.
Parabéns pelo interessante trabalho!
Grand abraço,
Vera.

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• Gerrit (23821)
• [2007-02-16 13:42]

Hi Pablo,
it's good to see that you are a photo journalist as well. Fire can have a very strong impact especially in a small community.
Good shot.
Regards, Gerrit

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• turkamerikali (4764)
• [2007-02-16 14:30]

Hello Pablo,
Another Great Fire photo from your Portfolio.
I like this one,too.
Good job on colors,exposure,focus,framing and composition.
CT

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• Silvio1953 (22736)
• [2007-02-16 14:40]

Hi Pablo, wonderful view of this dramatic moment, splendid colors of the fire, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• josepmarin (24975)
• [2007-02-16 14:51]

Olá Pablo,
A journalistic photo but that gave to you a good fright for the nearness to your house. Your note is interesting also, and is a shame that has got lost this nice building of the school.
You had very much self-possession to take so many photos with the fire so near your window, my friend.
Good work.
Saludos,
Josep

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• bakes888 (11773)
• [2007-02-17 1:56]

Hi Pablo. There’s a coincidence, I have just placed a photo of the aftermath of a house fire. Scary stuff having a fire this large and this close though. Great photo, full of drama and potential danger. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

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• Cricri (27626)
• [2007-02-17 6:09]

Salut Pablo,
Une scéne terrifiante et triste, une photo reportage avec de superbe couleurs, belle prise ...
bonne journée
amitié
cricri

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• edal (5440)
• [2007-02-17 6:28]
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Hello Pablo!
A dramatic display to have right before your window! I got quite curious about the details and shadow/hilighted them in a workshop...
Greetings from cloudy Sofia
Anton

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• Emiel_Skyfreak (2949)
• [2007-02-17 6:51]

Hi Pablo,

For sure a photo that tells a story. Photo journalism. Must have been a horrifying night I think. Good though that you've captured it, I don't mind that you've uploaded it. Sometimes photo's tell no fun stories, but they can learn us to..even more maybe!
Hope nobody got hurt back then. Good colours, light and quality. Tripod used?

Was the fire set up..or an accident..electrical shortcircuit? Or have you never heard of the origin of the fire?

Greetings.

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• jafadabret (25843)
• [2007-02-17 9:13]

Pablo, en voyant cette photo on imagine l'angoisse causée par la proximité d'un tel désastre. Un cliché comme celui-ci fait hélas partie de la vie quotidienne. La photo est très bien réalisée on voit l'intensité de l'incendie et on devine la présence des riverains.
Jacques

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• atus (14508)
• [2007-02-17 10:36]

Hello Pablo,
very well captured docu shot of these exciting and sad moments. Well managed light conditions and good sharpness. Glad to hear that at least, you were not involved directly in the disaster.
Tfs and have a nice and peaceful WE!
Attila

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• john_c (24606)
• [2007-02-17 11:30]

Hi Pablo,
Quite a display, and certainly frightening. I like the exposure level here, with not much undue glare and fine silhouettes. The tree trunk on the right helps balance the frame, and the view of the building facade really delivers high impact, being so close to the flames. A fine capture, Pablo...later.
John

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• berek (22191)
• [2007-02-18 8:01]

Hi Pablo,
I think every thing is okay. good light management under the fire. I am so sorry for this fire. interesting composition my friend. I think its okay for TE.
regards.
Burak
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• cepekdong (3510)
• [2007-02-19 3:26]

seems you posted some new pics while i ws on holiday ! very nice this one like always ! the fight of the flames against the cold and darkness ... good pic

dan

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• sergio1 (12138)
• [2007-02-19 4:47]

Hi Pablo

Amazing shot and that moment to shot. The sense to scary is present.

Magnific work and note too.
Sergio

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• Rosa_d_MonteLua (1504)
• [2007-02-19 10:01]

Hi Pablo!
Beautiful shot of this fire, with the trees' silhouettes making an interesting effect in front of the fire.
I like the effect on the smoke and clarity's level.
Interesting work, my friend!
Rosa

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• prezntime (3933)
• [2007-02-19 21:43]

Wow Pablo, that's quite close...could you feel the heat through the window. It's sortof a shame about the old school...I have a fondness for old buildings. Did they ever find the cause...some ruthless vandals maybe? The orange glow is very amazing, but I notice the long shadows of the firemen standing in your neighbors yard...very interesting.
Best wishes,
Chris.

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• gary91 (13167)
• [2007-02-21 1:53]

Hello Pablo,
This must be really scary to see a fire like this. I am estonished by your reflex of taking out your camera, I don't know if I would have the same. Maybe I am going to keep it in my bed, just in case :o)
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian

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• vsinopoulos (263)
• [2007-02-21 12:33]

Hi Pablo,

I don't dare say that you were in the right place at the right time, I think it was to close for comfort! But like a true professional you grabbed your camera and took this excellent shot! Very impressive and under the circumstances quite good quality.
Vassilis

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• coco (22971)
• [2007-02-21 17:55]

Hola Pablo.

Sad story but good work with the photo and the WS.
Neither usual in TE, but, sure, belongs to TE.

Thanks for share.

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• sam224 (5791)
• [2007-02-22 4:45]

I like the way you captured the fire in this image: the dramatic feeling of it is really well shown while the fire approaches the house.
Good definition.
Well done. Thanks for sharing

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• prumod (8223)
• [2007-03-08 10:54]

hi pablo...
timely shot... perfect shot with colors of darkness... photogrpher in your heart is not sleeping never...
take care
pramod

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• clic (3478)
• [2007-05-17 9:07]

Bonjour Pablo
Severe car accidents implicating wounded people and fires of properties are always sadly attractive and urge onlookers's cupidity for thrilling sensations........
I must confess this one looks quite spectacular!!!
Au revoir.
Robert

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• giorgimer (9076)
• [2007-07-07 15:13]

Hi Pablo,

impressive image! Sorry for this bad event.

TFS

Giorgio

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• Charo (15994)
• [2008-06-16 4:49]

Hello Pablo,
Impressive capture in you received a very dramatic moment. Excellent composition and colors.
Cordialmente
Charo