Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by philcozz:
That's a cool shot. Remnants of a wildfire? I like the ashen look... Well done.

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by kevrobertson:
FANTASTIC

Could be a winner
good luck

Kev

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by rhipster:
dramatic picture. love it . 9

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by EllenC:
powerful memories - I've been there

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by papa:
Well, I just wrote you the worlds best comments on this stunning photo...but then lost it by not voting first and hitting the favorites button, so I will try to duplicate some of the comments now,

This is a masterpiece! The color/lighting is exquisite and sets the mood. The vignetting caused by the smoke (and maybe PS) is perfect and frames the shot nicely. It keeps your eyes wandering around the shot, oogling every little detail. My eye continually shoots up to the people wondering what their story is. Why are they wandering around in this wasteland? Where are they going? I wonder why that shrub was the only thing spared. The border does not detract anything from this shot and I like it. Please let us know more about the story behind this shot after voting is done. I'm sure you will want to anyway as it assuredly will win a ribbon. Either way, this is a portfolio piece for sure. Great job. You have inspired me beyond words.

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by elsapo:
I think this will probably ribbon because the lighting is awasome!... I am also going to take a guess saying this is most definetly a Heida photo! ...good luck :)

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by caba:
Awesome image, love it.

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by love:
this is awesome!! 10 (winnerwinnerwinner)

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by dragonlady:
Great shot! Looks like a lava field. The people are nicely silhouetted against the light color of the smoke; I like the b&w used and the softness of the lighting on the smoking ground and sky. It is a fascinating shot...9

Through the Ashes
by heida

Comment by DeniseBernadette:
I like this. It has a very spooky feeling to it.