Just after 5am. There is much debate over whether the farmers should burn the sugar cane before harvesting or not. They are very hot but very fast fires. Thank you for the lovely comments on my photos, all appreciated greatly.
Yes, when we lived in Cairns (we left in 1980) they were talking about it even then. I believe some began experimenting with non-burning but it seems that method hasn't caught on. They still burn down here where I live now. I like the way you've caught this fire. It looks hot and savage.
What a stunning capture of the fire , the mist / smoke shrouded surround , the silhouettes and the beautiful colour tones of the morning sky - Such a beautiful image and is wonderful to view on black ! Big fav :)
@jacqbb good question - while occasionally one does get out of control and burn a neighbouring cane field, they are very well planned and all sides are lit at once so they burn in to the centre of the square.
@vignouse no it's not an idiot question at all, it's a very good one - It helps make it easier to process the cane by removing things like the stalks and leaves, and gets all the animals out (like toads and rats and snakes). So it gives them a 'clean' harvest.
It is a huge point of contention with many reasons on the con sides, and that one reason on the pro side.
@vignouse I have often wondered this myself - but I guess the canes are tough and the fire burns so fast. It is a sight to behold as it races through a field literally in just minutes and is out.
October 12th, 2018
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Makes for a cool image, though
It is a huge point of contention with many reasons on the con sides, and that one reason on the pro side.