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Uploaded by: benywopa — Friday September 14, 2012 — Sisters, OR (Current Weather Conditions)

Twilight shot of the Pole Creek Fire, last I heard it is 6000 acres and growing and is approx. 6 miles outside the town of Sisters, Oregon. Update: Just found out that the fire broke through fire lines and grew to over 12,000 acres. Caused it's own thunder storm last night. It was impressive to watch as the storm rolled through Central Oregon, not sure if any more fires were started.

Categories: clouds, fire, sky, Summer, sunrise sunset, trees Camera Type: CANON Eos REBEL XTi
 
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
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y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Picasa
Artist: Picasa
YCbCr Positioning: co-sited
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 30 sec.
FNumber: f/7.1
Exposure Program: Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings: 800
Exif Version: Exif Version 2.21
Components Configuration: Y Cb Cr -
Shutter speed: -4.91 EV (APEX: 0, 29 sec.)
Aperture: 5.66 EV (f/7.1)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 18.0 mm
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FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
Color Space: sRGB
PixelXDimension: 3888
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Focal Plane x-Resolution: 4433.30
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Focal Plane Resolution Unit: Inch
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Auto exposure
White Balance: Manual white balance
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Image Unique ID: 813267adb099dc11c938b5b439befdc4
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RelatedImageWidth: 3888
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1. minnesotamom 7:08 PM GMT on September 15, 2012    
SOOOO ironic that such tragedy can be so beautiful. Thanks for letting us know what's happening. Stay safe.
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2. Wanda1948 7:40 PM GMT on September 15, 2012    
Very beautiful shot! Congratulations!
I hope you're safe!
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3. benywopa 7:46 PM GMT on September 15, 2012    
Thanks Kathy & Wanda. I'm safe but the wind seems to be pushing the fire towards several sub-divisions.
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4. WigglesMom 8:09 PM GMT on September 15, 2012    
This is everything a prizewinning photo should be: It tells a story with clarity, compelling drama and it is instantly branded in the brain as "the power of fire." Thank you so much for taking this great photo! Julie in Ohio
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5. ColoradoKat 8:15 PM GMT on September 15, 2012    
I was hoping "fire season" would be over by now,
but I see from this beautiful shot that it rages
on! This really is a incredible, beautiful
shot, Ben! Congratulations on your Blue
and VIP!
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6. mcleodglen 8:30 PM GMT on September 15, 2012    
I hope the fire settled down to a steady burn.
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7. tulo2011 9:53 PM GMT on September 15, 2012    
Beautiful picture. We can feel your pain, as the Waldo Canyon Fire was only 8 miles from where we live. Sad to see it is heading towards subdivisions.
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8. benywopa 11:17 PM GMT on September 15, 2012    
Thanks everyone, we are headed back into Sisters for more pictures tonight.
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9. Biskitten 12:01 AM GMT on September 16, 2012    
Totally awesome shot - AC Congrats!
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10. gilg72 2:01 AM GMT on September 16, 2012    
Wow! Such a beautiful photo. Sorry it has to be of such a terrible disaster. Hope there is not many homes on it's path. Hope you and others in the area stay safe.
Congratulations on the AC & the VIP.
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11. tomc73 2:46 AM GMT on September 16, 2012    
Outstanding shot!
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12. mrwing13 4:21 AM GMT on September 16, 2012    
Congrats on a very dramatic and beautiful, VIP and AC combo!
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13. line 12:45 PM GMT on September 16, 2012    
gorgeous shot!!
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14. Doesiedoats 1:36 AM GMT on September 17, 2012    
Awesome coverage in more than one way.

Very well captured, Ben!

Congratulations on your VIP and AC.
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15. BEME 2:53 PM GMT on September 18, 2012    
HI! Excellent footage,,I hope it's been contained by now?? A beautiful shot none the less....Congratulations!!-Mindi
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16. saltydawgg 3:09 PM GMT on September 18, 2012    
We passed through Sisters Oregon on our way home from Gold beach. benywop what a truly outstanding capture. Congrats on the VIP and Ac. Well Done.
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17. nanapoo 9:22 PM GMT on September 18, 2012    
a fantastic shot! congrats on the ac and vip!
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18. benywopa 6:48 PM GMT on September 19, 2012    
Thank you so much, it's been fun taking the pictures but knowing what is happening is not. Thanks again.
Ben
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About benywopa
benywopa I can't think of anything clever to add to my bio, but I do live in Central Oregon and am currently working in Papua New Guinea. Once in a while pictures from PNG will invade my series. I really enjoy looking at & posting pictures on WU.Happy picture taking.Ben
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