Too Close for Comfort
Chino Hills State Park, CA56 total reviews
Comment from maltaone
I find this to be a very beautiful landscape, despite the destructive story it's telling. The mixture of the different elements (land, smoke, fire, sky) work well together. The work has a great balance, as well. Good luck to you, and stay safe.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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I find this to be a very beautiful landscape, despite the destructive story it's telling. The mixture of the different elements (land, smoke, fire, sky) work well together. The work has a great balance, as well. Good luck to you, and stay safe.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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The fire is now out in our area. It did get within 8 blocks of us, but then the wind shifted the other direction. I want to thank you for the great review and fantastic rating on this, MO!!
Comment from howdy5
Impressive capture of the fury of the fires. Especially interesting how you show the smoke rising from the ground with the colors of the flames at a distance. Colors really blend in well for the appeal.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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Impressive capture of the fury of the fires. Especially interesting how you show the smoke rising from the ground with the colors of the flames at a distance. Colors really blend in well for the appeal.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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Thanks a million for the excellent review, Howdy!!
Comment from ADCPHOTO
This is a wonderful portrayal of the fires that are buring and have burned in the southern California areas in the past.
It is hard for some to realize that when there is a blaze down south that they can be blown out of control very quickly and become very dangerous in an instant.
You have captured the true essence of the fire, the furocious buring of everything in its path, the heat and power of the blaze and the remnents it leaves, the black smoldering ash of what once was, plants, houses and wild life.
Though fires are very distructive they can produce very interesting and nice scenes to look at, the cloud of smoke is beautiful but the realization of the smoke is horrible, that things have been burned and destroyed because of it.
I was attending school in southern California a few years ago when the huge fire I beileve in San Bernardino was out of control and a State of emergency had to be ordered because it was so bad. You have really captured the feel of the blazes in this area and thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2008
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This is a wonderful portrayal of the fires that are buring and have burned in the southern California areas in the past.
It is hard for some to realize that when there is a blaze down south that they can be blown out of control very quickly and become very dangerous in an instant.
You have captured the true essence of the fire, the furocious buring of everything in its path, the heat and power of the blaze and the remnents it leaves, the black smoldering ash of what once was, plants, houses and wild life.
Though fires are very distructive they can produce very interesting and nice scenes to look at, the cloud of smoke is beautiful but the realization of the smoke is horrible, that things have been burned and destroyed because of it.
I was attending school in southern California a few years ago when the huge fire I beileve in San Bernardino was out of control and a State of emergency had to be ordered because it was so bad. You have really captured the feel of the blazes in this area and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much, ADC!!
Comment from EAPhoto
This is a wonderfully compelling and dramatic work of art. I am originally from Southern California and can definitely appreciate how precarious this type of situation can be. I feel for you and hope that you were spared and that you are out of danger.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2008
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This is a wonderfully compelling and dramatic work of art. I am originally from Southern California and can definitely appreciate how precarious this type of situation can be. I feel for you and hope that you were spared and that you are out of danger.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2008
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We are OK, EA. Thank you for the very thoughtful review!!
Comment from xennia
Wonderful creation, if only this was only in your mind and not for real, I saw the news, terrifying. I love your work, details in the foreground are so clear but, unfortunately the smoke is overtaking everything. Excellent expressive art, thank you for sharing, hope the fire will end soon.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2008
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Wonderful creation, if only this was only in your mind and not for real, I saw the news, terrifying. I love your work, details in the foreground are so clear but, unfortunately the smoke is overtaking everything. Excellent expressive art, thank you for sharing, hope the fire will end soon.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2008
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It is out in our area, but I don't think they have it completely out everywhere. It is a huge fire, and covered many miles. Thank you so much for the generous review on this, Xennia!!
Comment from Lynseey
This really is a work of art, well done. You've really captured the emergency conditions of your area. I have been watching the news. I live in BC but my sister lives in CA and i always worry about them. Great job on the landscape and the flames and smoke.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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This really is a work of art, well done. You've really captured the emergency conditions of your area. I have been watching the news. I live in BC but my sister lives in CA and i always worry about them. Great job on the landscape and the flames and smoke.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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Thank you, Lynseey! I hope your sister is not in the fire this area right now. I haven't watched the news yet today, but I think they have most of it out now. It did get within 8 blocks of us and then the wind shifted the other direction.
Comment from mtngal
I've been wondering if we'd see any closeup photos of the fires, and at first I thought this was one. Absolutely amazing the detail and clarity you've captured here. The colors are so realistic, I don't know what else to say but Wow! Great job!
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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I've been wondering if we'd see any closeup photos of the fires, and at first I thought this was one. Absolutely amazing the detail and clarity you've captured here. The colors are so realistic, I don't know what else to say but Wow! Great job!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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Thank you, MG, for the very thoughtful review and fabulous rating!! I really appreciate it. I am definitely glad I am able to answer this review :) The fire got within 8 blocks of us and the wind shifted the other direction.
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That IS too close for comfort! So glad to hear you & your home were spared!
Comment from mikesblender
I have to say, this is a very original work! Not sure I ever would have thought of making a forest fire into art, but now that I've seen yours, I'm asking myself 'why didn't I think of this?'
Anyway beautifully done, especially the smoke. I suppose there really isn't anything beautiful about a forest fire, especially when you're watching your house get destroyed... But seen from the safety of a canvas or computer I can appreciate it a lot more! thanks!
Hope you manage to avoid any damage yourself!
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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I have to say, this is a very original work! Not sure I ever would have thought of making a forest fire into art, but now that I've seen yours, I'm asking myself 'why didn't I think of this?'
Anyway beautifully done, especially the smoke. I suppose there really isn't anything beautiful about a forest fire, especially when you're watching your house get destroyed... But seen from the safety of a canvas or computer I can appreciate it a lot more! thanks!
Hope you manage to avoid any damage yourself!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2008
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Thank you, Mike, for your thoughtful review. The fire is out here now, but it came within 8 blocks.
Comment from sandysartstudio
Yes way too close for comfort. I have been watching the fires on the Australian T.V. It certainly is in full swing. The fires can move so fast within a blink of an eye. Hope all is improving but what a wonderful photo of something so destructive. keep safe
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2008
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Yes way too close for comfort. I have been watching the fires on the Australian T.V. It certainly is in full swing. The fires can move so fast within a blink of an eye. Hope all is improving but what a wonderful photo of something so destructive. keep safe
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much, Sandy, for the very thoughtful review. It is out in our area now. They finally were able to get the helicopters and bombers in here after daylight.
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Thank goodness for that. The trouble with fires is that can be in the distance and on your doorstep with in mins. Over the years we had had them in Australia like that too.........Sandy
Comment from Nelia
Moonwillow, gee the fires are making headlines here in Australia as well, we always wtch the fires in California closely as here, we too have the same problem, thank God we have had rain recently because that has delayed any flare ups.Will pray that you and your loved ones remain safe and your home is not affected. You make this so real and I wish I had another star available to give you for this. Please keep safe and will be looking out for an update from you to ensure you are safe!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2008
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Moonwillow, gee the fires are making headlines here in Australia as well, we always wtch the fires in California closely as here, we too have the same problem, thank God we have had rain recently because that has delayed any flare ups.Will pray that you and your loved ones remain safe and your home is not affected. You make this so real and I wish I had another star available to give you for this. Please keep safe and will be looking out for an update from you to ensure you are safe!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2008
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We are OK now. Thank you so much for the very thoughtful review, Nelia!! It did get within about 8 blocks from us til the wind shifted.
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Good to hear that all is ok with you guys- that is a relief, been watching CNN with more of a closer interest thinking of you packing up and preparing to leave if need be, it certainly makes it all so much more real and closer to home. Whew!