Mountain Fire

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Mike

We took the RV camping for a few days and cruised some of Rocky Mountain National Park today and when we turned a corner, this is what we saw. Seems a lightening strike started a fire yesterday and high winds have blown it up today. Our campground has an eerie light and the air is heavy with burning wood. I hope no one loses property.

48 thoughts on “Mountain Fire”

catherinebowman on June 12, 2013 at 8:03 am said:

Oh wow! That’s astonishing. And beautiful.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 8:08 am said:
  
  Hi Cat. I was astonished for sure.
  
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  - catherinebowman on June 12, 2013 at 9:37 am said:
    
    I bet. Way to capture the scene though.
    
    And Hi, nice to see you again.
    
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seekraz on June 12, 2013 at 8:09 am said:

Crazy awesome.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 8:11 am said:
  
  Oh ‘ello Scott (that’s British for hi)
  
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  - seekraz on June 12, 2013 at 6:36 pm said:
    
    ‘Ello mate…. 🙂
    
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natuurfreak on June 12, 2013 at 8:37 am said:

Awesome colours in the smoke and I may hope that people dont have lose property

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 10:42 am said:
  
  Yes Marylou, I am with you there.
  
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Littlesundog on June 12, 2013 at 8:37 am said:

Fire and smoke can be such a beautiful element in photography. Nice shot Mike… nature provided an interesting source of entertainment for you!

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 10:43 am said:
  
  Yes, I guess it qualifies as entertainment. Glad I am seldom without photo gear. And hi Lori.
  
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anisja rossi on June 12, 2013 at 8:47 am said:

Great photo . During summer down in Croatia I have witnessed lot of fires . Unfortunately not by lightning or any other natural cause , but only by mans hand . Sometimes peasants are burning grass on their fields even if it is forbidden in summer time , because of dry grass and wind . But oft there are some speculative business bad ideas of ” burned land ” for easy constructions ( I am spending my summer on Dalmatian Coast very touristic region ).

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 10:44 am said:
  
  I would very much like to visit Croatia. Even more so than Italy.
  
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  - anisja rossi on June 12, 2013 at 11:30 am said:
    
    Well, this is nice to hear . Thank you Mike. When you decide to do this just make me know . You and your family are most welcome.
    
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Vincent Choong on June 12, 2013 at 8:51 am said:

The awesome power of nature. Great shot, Mike. I hope no one got hurt or lost any property too.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 10:46 am said:
  
  So far no report of property damage or injury. There is another wild fire South of here that has destroyed many homes yesterday and is still raging.
  
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annetbell on June 12, 2013 at 9:15 am said:

Beautiful picture. Interesting to see there is no black smoke. Namaste. . .. Anne

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 10:38 am said:
  
  Thanks. Beautiful in a disturbing kind of way.
  
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apronheadlilly on June 12, 2013 at 9:39 am said:

Actually, don’t LIKE. Bummer.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 10:38 am said:
  
  Bummer for sure.
  
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Chillbrook on June 12, 2013 at 10:12 am said:

It’s a terrifying thing..

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 10:38 am said:
  
  Aye.
  
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LB on June 12, 2013 at 10:22 am said:

Former USFS firefighter that I am, I can still feel the adrenaline rush of getting called out on a fire. Yes, there are many downsides to fire … but those who work in that field are often addicted to the rush.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 10:40 am said:
  
  I can’t imagine working that hard, wearing equipment and it being so hot. Thanks for doing that. You are a tough human.
  
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  - LB on June 12, 2013 at 4:21 pm said:
    
    It’s that adrenaline and while I’m not as big a junky as others, I definitely like excitement (firefigher, ER Nurse, biker) 🙂 After a few days on the line, you’re ready to rest your back and get the soot out of nose, toes, ears and other places. But then … you’re ready to go again!
    
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  - Mike on June 12, 2013 at 4:25 pm said:
    
    I think I love you…
    
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  - LB on June 12, 2013 at 4:35 pm said:
    
    Made my day!! 🙂
    
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LuAnn on June 12, 2013 at 11:03 am said:

It is always amazing to me how something so destructive as fire can make for such striking images.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 11:45 am said:
  
  There is also something compelling about fire. Glad I had my camera.
  
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LensScaper on June 12, 2013 at 1:58 pm said:

What a sight! Thankfully not a volcano, but an impressive cloud.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 2:07 pm said:
  
  It was shocking. I have never seen anything quite like that, and it just appeared in a moment.
  
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Regina (Gina) Arnold on June 12, 2013 at 3:33 pm said:

Great shot, Mike. Fire is so ominous and yet so beautiful. Hope all is well and they’re getting it under control.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gina. There is less smoke today and that is a good sign.
  
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Angeline M on June 12, 2013 at 6:03 pm said:

I just saw some online news clips, looks like it’s getting worse.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 6:12 pm said:
  
  Well the one in Black Forest (west of Colorado Springs) is for sure. This one up here I have not heard about today. Less smoke today, that much I know.
  
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readingwithrhythm on June 12, 2013 at 8:47 pm said:

Beautiful but scary.

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- Mike on June 12, 2013 at 9:25 pm said:
  
  Both, yes. We walked around town with our sweet Golden, Pumpkin, today. She is such a honey and so full of love for everyone.
  
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  - readingwithrhythm on June 12, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:
    
    that’s a Golden for you! I have some great Golden buddies!
    
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John on June 12, 2013 at 11:16 pm said:

I’m thinking that we are going to have a rough summer … seven blazing so far?

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- Mike on June 13, 2013 at 7:54 am said:
  
  3 in this state that I know about. Yes, hot and burning.
  
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ShimonZ on June 13, 2013 at 12:13 am said:

It’s a scary sight.

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- Mike on June 13, 2013 at 7:55 am said:
  
  Hi Shimon. Yes it is.
  
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Pat on June 13, 2013 at 10:14 am said:

Amazing capture.

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- Mike on June 13, 2013 at 9:17 pm said:
  
  I turned a corner and there it was. It was a hard to miss, but thank you.
  
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vastlycurious.com on June 13, 2013 at 7:20 pm said:

I hope not to but what an amazing glow!

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- Mike on June 13, 2013 at 9:18 pm said:
  
  That’s what I thought when I saw it. It was a WTF moment.
  
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  - vastlycurious.com on June 13, 2013 at 9:22 pm said:
    
    But a great one indeed!
    
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jakewadephot on June 19, 2013 at 12:44 am said:

Reminds me of my month in Montana! Aug 2000

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- Mike on June 19, 2013 at 2:11 pm said:
  
  That must have been scary, eh.
  
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