The Stuff Of Tragedy by gardenfolk

The Stuff Of Tragedy

As long as no one is standing in its way
a wildfire is a natural event.
Put people or animals in front of it
and it becomes the stuff of tragedy.
...John Maclean

We have several large wildfires currently raging in California. They have resulted in loss of property and homes and loss of life. Very very sad. The skies have been cast with a peach glow and this was the sun yesterday evening. It looked beautiful but I also knew the meaning behind the hazy glow. Nice on Black.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-wildfires-thousands-ordered-to-evacuate-as-mendocino-complex-of-ranch-fire-river-fire-rage/

https://apple.news/AX2-pFEndRr2Jl8rbCe2iYQ

https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/fires/article215888045.html
Such a stunning sky, however It brings me a heavy heart for all the loss that comes with such beauty., - Great photo
August 1st, 2018  
A tragic outcome but a beautiful image
August 1st, 2018  
The fires have made our news over here, hoping everyong now stays safe
August 1st, 2018  
A beautiful image that represents such tragedy. I keep praying for rain for California.
August 1st, 2018  
your image with its sharp jagged edges on the leaves and the fiery glow around the sun tells of both beauty and danger. So tragic that such havoc is being wreaked by the fires just now.
May the rains come.
August 1st, 2018  
Wow... instant fav!
August 1st, 2018  
A beautiful image but such sad and scary events! We are seeing this on the news over here and it must be so frightening to be living anywhere near any of the fires. Stay safe!
August 1st, 2018  
So beautiful...so sad - praying for those in the path.
August 2nd, 2018  
Very beautiful, but also very frustrating. We also have lots of wildfires here in Ontario.
August 2nd, 2018  
Praying they get it under control.
August 2nd, 2018  
The fires take no prisoners, I praying for those brave fire fighters and those affected.
August 2nd, 2018  
It is so sad to see those fires! I hope they become contained soon! This is a beautiful photo and I love your framing! Sending good thoughts and prayers your way!
August 2nd, 2018  
A pity such a tragedy and sad event turns the sky into a stunning colour. A magical image and composition. Hope the fires are contained soon and praying for the safety of man an animal.
August 2nd, 2018  
Thinking of everyone in California. We understand the devastation of bushfires here in Oz.
August 2nd, 2018  
So sorry for all the fires I am seeing on the news now, what a tough year for wildfires it is in many places. A beautiful image. I remember when I lived in Australia, they told me the bush fires were the way of everything spreading and germinating again that lay beneath the ground. It got rid of the scrub and gave the wildlife a chance to flourish. A natural event, as you say.
August 2nd, 2018  
Beautiful and scary.
August 2nd, 2018  
beautiful shot … I heard a man on TV say the fires are like a tornado. I think the fires are much worse because they completely destroy thousands and thousands of acres, and a tornado's path is very small in comparison, and a tornado doesn't rage on and on for weeks!
August 2nd, 2018  
Great effect...Fav
August 2nd, 2018  
Hope the fires are extinguished soon.
August 2nd, 2018  
Beautiful shot
August 2nd, 2018  
Oh, I’m so sorry about your lovely state’s fires. They are terrible and heartbreaking.
August 3rd, 2018  
Such a sad background for such a beautiful photo. Did you add a filter? it's so powerful.
August 10th, 2018  
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