Refinery disaster [some large images]

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

12/11/2005 07:36:22 PM · #1

I was close enough to Hemel for a flying visit this afternoon...

Ps. we really do need some more storage space.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

12/11/2005 07:38:02 PM · #2

The last shot is truly amazing. 2 stitched images?

12/11/2005 07:55:18 PM · #3

Thanks faidoi - 3 images actually. The incident was at odds with such an otherwise lovely winter day.

coley3

12/11/2005 07:57:48 PM · #4

The two panoramic shots are totally great! The colors and "emotion" are perfect.

~Nicole

kdkaboom

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

12/11/2005 08:00:19 PM · #5

holy crap!

wow...that is truly scary...but what an opportunity for you!

i hope you've sent these off in hopes of getting them published in the news! they're incredible photographs. wow.

Tranquil

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

12/11/2005 08:05:24 PM · #6

Wonderful interpretation of a tragic event, Jon.

I would seriously consider sending the last shot to MSNBC's Week in Pictures to get some exposure. This is a phenomenal shot that the world needs to witness.

Thanks for sharing,
Lee

kdkaboom

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

12/11/2005 08:10:02 PM · #7

Originally posted by Tranquil:

Yeah, and the BBC's week in pictures, too...and prolly a million others. These are just...wow. <-- how articulate of me.

Panasonic DMW-LTZ10 1.5x Teleconverter

12/11/2005 08:38:32 PM · #8

Thanks for the comments - and advice.

Here's one more - of the effect os the smoke plume...

KiwiShotz

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

12/11/2005 09:28:47 PM · #9

Originally posted by Imagineer:

Here's one more - of the effect os the smoke plume...

Good grief! Forget the others, that one really rocks. Put a copyright watermark layer right across so it can't be stolen, merge it and send it to every news magazine you can think of. You will get it sold.

[Critque Hat]The light and composition of this shot with the sun and the car lit and which includes people for perspective is just what pictures editors look for. It just happens that if you divide this exactly in two, that's where the binding gutter would be and it's a dead repeated part of the image. If it's a deep gutter and a few mm's are lost in that area for stapling it doesn't affect the image at all - just perfect for a double page spread.[/Critique Hat]

You will get this taken up by someone. I have no idea of cost but if anyone wants it exclusive make sure you ask plenty. I've no idea of the market but for a national glossy mag, it would have to be in the thousands.

Do it right now, there'll be hundreds of images submitted, press media works fast, tomorrow's news is useless. Just like in DPC the good ones like this stand out like dogs balls. This could be the biggest challenge of them all :)

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 21:35:03.

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

12/11/2005 09:35:10 PM · #10

Where are the pictures?

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

12/11/2005 09:36:32 PM · #11

Originally posted by KiwiPix:

...the good ones like this stand out like dogs balls.

I think that might be a new signature for someone! LOL

Impressive pics for sure...amazing. Hope you are able to cash in on them from somewhere! :)

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/11/2005 09:44:52 PM · #12

Great pictures Jon. The panoramics are fantastic, especially the most recent one. Go for it and make some money!

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

12/11/2005 09:47:35 PM · #13

Originally posted by dsmeth:

Where are the pictures?

How come I can't see the pictures?

amber

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

12/11/2005 09:50:56 PM · #14

I can't see them either, I miss alot of images on here:(

faidoi

Pentax K10D

12/11/2005 10:17:16 PM · #15

Originally posted by dsmeth:

Originally posted by dsmeth:
Where are the pictures?

How come I can't see the pictures?

Might be a Norton, cookie, etc issue?

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

12/11/2005 11:56:59 PM · #16

Fabulous images. Especially the last one is exceptional.

Early reports here say it's accidental. I hope that's true.

Take care.

Alice

12/12/2005 04:15:07 AM · #17

Thanks again - and for the reminder KiwiPix. Credits added and I'll send some of to news/photo agencies just in case.

Here's a link to the cphoto pool for those who can't see the embedded links:
Flickr pool

Cheers
Jon

Message edited by author 2005-12-12 04:16:45.

amber

Canon EOS-300D Rebel