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            Since I needed to get my annual state park passes (a great Christmas gift), I drove up to Deam Lake State Park last week. It was a beautiful day and the first time in a long time that I have been out with my camera to take photos.

Just after entering the park, I noticed a large pile of pine logs that were being set ablaze as part of the park’s annual maintenance. I went on and purchased my passes and rode around a bit, but it was late morning and everything was well fed and not moving around much. I decided to back and check out the fire, stopping on the side of the road as not to be in the way.

I love jacking up the shutter speed and photographing fire. I am always amazed by the shapes offered in these shots. Far too often, human faces are easily imagined…creepy at best!

In this shot I was able to capture the pine sap explosion, that 10th of a second pop that campfire enthusiasts learn to hate as glowing ambers are dispersed, normally in one’s lap! Taken at 1/4000s.

I have no idea why this shot came out looking so 3D…

Taken on 07 December 2023.

Taken on: December 11, 2023

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