Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A sad image.
A horrible aftermath.....
A sorrowful rendition. Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive setting & textures.
Better if there's really a burning flame for more impact...and votes!
Still an endearing image with natural concern...

Best of luck in the contest!
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020

Thanks Dick - fortunately the Emergency Services People do not allow people into fire areas until completely safe - people may stay to try and save their own homes putting not only themselves but the firefighters at risk. The fires are currently out but more hot weather on way with risk high to extreme.

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 29-Jan-2020

Yes, I understand...still an eye opener!

Comment from nikman
Looks like and sounds like you are having a hard time over there recently! Your fine image, strangely, reminds me of winter over here in the U.K.! Hope things settle down there before too long. Exposure and sharpness are good, well done!

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2020

Thanks Nikman - more hot weather on way this week hopefully no flareups or new fires.

Comment from ArtistCarl
Stark and sad but rather beautiful in a way. This photograph has a good balance between the darks of the trees and the lights of the ground. It also brings back the smell memory of the acid sting in the nose caused by burnt wood. Reasons for my five star vote.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2020

Thanks Carl :)

reply by ArtistCarl on 25-Jan-2020

You are welcome.

Comment from Brendaartwork18
Sad times, so many fires world wide, destruction and animals are to the fore. This lookslike a winter shot in sepia. No leaves. But we know it's not. You have caught the starkness, the loss of nature's colours, it is interesting. The angle of the road attracts you in. Well taken shot. And in a few months the miracle of regrowth will start and a different scene this will be.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2020

Thanks Brenda

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A very atmospheric picture of the aftermath of the Bushfires in your beautiful country showing the complete devastation of the trees & bushes not to forget the unseen animals & birds that also burnt to death. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2020

Thanks Susan :)

Comment from Darth Chelios
This is an interesting composition. I like it!
It's unfortunate that this part of the forest was scorched. It provides a cautionary tale of "only you can prevent forest fires" ... Only you can photograph the aftermath of a natural disasters that is captivating. This is a bitter sweet scene. Well done!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2020

Thanks :)

Comment from alaskapat
This is a well captured scene showing the charred trees that still stand lining this path. It's terribly sad to see the aftermath of the fire . Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is correct, the colors and tones are natural. Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2020

Thanks Pat

Comment from Sean T Phelan
That's a very interesting picture,my friend!
A burned out area seen from a 'post fire' vantage point!
I can't say that it's a 'Good Show' as it most certainly doesn't depict one,but it's definitely impressive and it's something I'm glad that you've shared with us!
~Sean

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2020

Thanks Sean :)

reply by Sean T Phelan on 26-Jan-2020

You're welcome,my friend!