Bonfire

It's habit here in Italy to burn a bonfire at Epiphany; on top there is an old woman that symbolizes the old year. The originality of this bonfire though is that it is built on a barge in the middle of the river and is ignited by divers who swim 100metres and set it on fire. I shot this from the window of my house and captured the silhouettes of some viewers against the raging fire.

Thank you for any comment.

Afire with life. Interesting write up too.

That is one big fire and thank you for the input. Nice shot the people add to the shot. Regards Bob

That's no bonfire...that's a raging inferno! It's a great shot, and it is the people that makes it fabulous!! Great shot!

Superior imagen, dramatica y a la vez intensa, un cordial saludo Paula.

The people are making it. Thanks for the explanation Paula.

look like a fire dancer to me,able to light,

to heat and

to heal.

 

 

Thank you so much. yes, for a moment it seemed hell had opened up in the darkness.

Julio, you are too generous. Thank you.

 

Pnina, yes, I had some others without the people, but people to make a difference. Thanks.

 

Spencer, I see your optimistic side in your comment. Agree with you. Thanks.

Beautiful capture of all-consuming fire. The people helps to measure the size and intensity of the leaping flames. Thanks for the write-up.

Paula, thrillingly moment you caught! perfect foreground with silhouette of the people & against a fire, and low visual angle makes great effect of perspective, very well done!!! best regards.

Perfect composition as if you controled fire, smoke and people.

A stirring shot, it depends what you see here... Thanks for the story behind, soothes my fancy a bit ;-)

Nice story even for an Italian, and a great picture. The power of fire is presented at best.

 

Ciaoo

Nice and quite interesting image, Paula.

A different one, Paula.

 

Regards...

A fine bonfire shot, I can feel the heat from here! The movement of the flames is very good.

It's a very dynamic hot shot, Paula.

Well captured!

Impressive shot of a traditional fire (interesting intro). I like how the silhouettes of the people stand out against the high blazed up fire. I can almost feel the heat and smell the arome of it. Moody picture, Paula. Greetings, Ada:~)

Paula. I am with the people in the dark,fascinated from the powerful flames.

Amal, glad you liked it. agree on the importance of the people. Thanks.

 

Daily: Flashing thanks.

 

Richard, I suppose I am lucky my house is located where it is with that visual below. Thanks.

 

Hiroya: thank you so much.

 

David, glad you enjoyed. Thank you.

 

Carsten, yes, we can see different things; fire is like that, inspiring. Thanks.

 

Fabio, come here to see it next year:-) Thanks.

 

Pulok,I want to try all elements. Thanks.

 

Colin, it really broke the blanket of cold. Thank you so much.

 

Wim, thanks for coming to this.

 

Ada, uit was indeed a mesmerizing scene. Thank you so much.

 

Alix, I went downstairs, but the people were too many; the view was far n better from my window. Thanks you so much.

Must be having a great time.

A hot time, Chips:-) Thanks.