Thank you Firemen

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written 6/21/08 12:24 PM, published 6/21/08 12:26 PM

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Our area was one of the many spots in the worlds that have had events change the way you think about everyday things. From tornadoes, floods, earth quakes, fires and the list goes on, the list of horrible events that change peoples lives. We were very lucky....do to the many brave men and women who fight fires. Only 74 homes lost and one life. It could have been so much worse. Here are only a few of of shots taken yesterday and at the start of the fire.Humblot fire

Thanks to all you brave firefighters...

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smalltown05
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6/21/08 1:37 PM

Nice job of documentation Chef. Some very well done shots there. But sad to see--I always think of bunnies and other little animals all toasted and without homes too.

- blow.....hard

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VegasStan
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6/21/08 3:20 PM

Beautiful job of documenting a terrible disaster!! ... It's hard to comprehend the severity of something like this by the 30 second news reports we see and hear ... thank you for sharing your first hand account!! … I hope all is well with you and your family??
- Out of Focus!!

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ShadesofBlueArt
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6/21/08 4:05 PM

most excellent job of photodocumentary best i've seen in quite awhile.

- Art is what Art is!

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msjudi
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6/21/08 4:12 PM

Wonderful job, Chef.. my heart goes out to all that have suffered through such a terrible disaster... blessings to all that lend a hand to help them recover... i also hope you and family are all ok...
- Smile ; )

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pcwilson
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6/21/08 5:01 PM

Your link wouldn't open for me, so I went to your dashboard. Excellent coverage. I could almost smell the stench.
--Pat

- PC Wilson

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Bogus Exception
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6/21/08 7:40 PM

Speaking of the quality of the shots isn't the whole story when you are documenting something. You are doing more than just exercising style; you are trying to be honest about what you are witnessing. Not everyone can do it, especially if you are close to the action, as you are.
Being objective, yet creative, and still packing as much impact into each image is what makes you a great documentarian.
I'd try to do what you did, but I'm guessing I wouldn't do as well.

- You smell funny!

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Buccaneer Bruce
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6/22/08 9:24 AM

Excellent documentary Chef, and I echo was Bogus Exception said. I don't think I could have handled this as well as you did. I also agree that firefighters are this nations unsung heroes.

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Penny
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6/22/08 12:19 PM

Chef you did a great job documenting. All of the shots told a story. Thank you for sharing.

- Smile

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MRQUACKERS
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6/22/08 4:02 PM

Yep, what they say.

- A quack with an camera

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Ashton
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6/22/08 8:37 PM

Excellant Photojournalism Chef!!

- Say...CHEESE

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RobinG
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6/23/08 11:21 AM

Glad you are safe. Those fires are so scary. I have been through several myself. Great shots, like everyone has said above. I will keep your town and the people in my thoughts and prayers. :o)

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