Explosive Ventilation, a photo from Illinois, Midwest

Photographer's Note

This photograph was taken during a house burn for training purposes. When the order was given to ventilate, this firefighter started knocking out the window with his pike pole. The rush of air to the fire caused the fire ball to erupt.

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JennHen (500) 2004-12-30 21:38

Wow, intense moment! I can't imagine the heat! Nice job! Did you get any shots turning the camera vertically -to get more of the upward flames in the shot?

jstewart (1150) 2004-12-30 21:44

Superb. Did you take any others showing more of the upward part of the ball of flame? (The same question as JennHen asks).

christina (2040) 2004-12-30 22:20

Quite an interesting shot! I like the flames rushing and the intense color you managed to capture.

poulinp (4528) 2004-12-30 22:46

Very nice action shot. The window is like a frame for the firefighter and the picture is so clean and sharp. I like the color of the fire and your framing. Very good job!

pedros (328) 2004-12-30 23:15

WHAT A PICTURE.
breathless.
I hope no one was harmed.

Well done

laurent (336) 2004-12-31 6:23

Very hot picture. The color of the fire is amazing.
Welldone but take care of you.
Happy new year
Laurent

Zanni (6108) 2004-12-31 13:11

I gave the tips to Fireman, Scott, but it seems to me that you could write a manual about this kind of photos. IMpressive picture. Good colors and sharpness. Good training also for you.

sq10095 (107) 2005-07-22 19:53