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City Daily Photo Theme Day: Big



Pyrocumulus cloud.

The combining of the "Big" theme and the wildfire raging out of control in the local mountains seemed unavoidable. I can't think of anything bigger, or more devastating, here at the moment than the Station fire and the accompanying smoke clouds.

That's Mt. Wilson in the lower left with the transmission towers.
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Hilda said…
This is absolutely stunning! But so sad too…
September 1, 2009 at 3:42 AM
Jane Hards Photography said…
I'm with Hilda simply stunning image.
September 1, 2009 at 6:35 AM
lizziviggi said…
What an incredible image. My heart goes out to all those in California affected by the wildfire.
September 1, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Lois said…
That is so dramatic and scary too!
September 1, 2009 at 7:09 AM
Jilly said…
Keith, what an utterly beautiful shot yet we know what made it. I hope the weather changes soon and those awful fires die down. Stay safe.
September 1, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Lisa..... said…
Great shot. Don't spend too much time outside. That air isn't good for us. And I hope people stay safe.
September 1, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Petrea Burchard said…
Keith, you captured the cloud! Fantastic.
September 1, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Lori Lynn said…
That is a great shot of the cloud we are looking at over here in San Pedro.
LL
September 1, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Cafe Pasadena said…
Ditto the above commenters.
Awesome.
Looks like a huge bomb fell in our backyard!
September 1, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Paty said…
that´s huge, really scary...
September 1, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Unknown said…
Truly amazing! Fantastic shot of a big tragedy!
September 1, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Mo said…
A stunning image. Such devastation. I hope everyone is safe.
September 1, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Marie-Noyale said…
If that cloud was not made of smoke from the ground fires I would say it's beautiful...
suits the theme unfortunately..
September 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Anonymous said…
Poor Mt Wilson looks so bullied and sad.
September 1, 2009 at 2:38 PM
slim said…
Striking . . . it looks like a big bomb going off.
September 1, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Antjas said…
We've been hearing so much about this fire, but as a one time resident of the area, we couldn't quite get the feel from TV where the fire really was. This amazing shot with Mt. Wilson in the foreground puts it all in all in perspective. How devastating.
September 2, 2009 at 3:27 AM
Keith said…
Thanks everyone for all the comments and kind words, I just wish it were under better circumstances. The latest is that the southeastern edge of the fire is headed this way. Stay tuned...
September 2, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Anonymous said…
I missed seeing this. Stuck on a deadline and unable to take the heat. I caught the tail end
September 2, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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