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Comment by Loki:
Oh, Ok. I see the smoke. I like the tree and the sun flare..

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Comment by Nuzzer:
Too much glare from the sun

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Comment by Acts7:
unfortunately there is no fire -
smoke usually means fire but not always

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Comment by cryingdragon:
I know where there's smoke, there's fire, but I'd like to see some of it in this challenge

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Comment by pacpinto:
No fire, just smoke. I know, I know. Where there's smoke, there's fire. But, call me a fundamentalist, I expect to see flames in this challenge. Other than that, the pic is really nice, with the tree providing a natural framing that could almost stand on its own without any other subject.
Note: didn't vote you down for DNMC... I guess it half meets the challenge, so...

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Comment by posthumous:
love the subtlety. I for one appreciate a break from all the big bright flames. 7

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Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
I'd like see some actual fire and not just smoke. the scene is wonderful though. beautifully composed too.

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Comment by ralfw:
I really like this composition! Very nice! More fire would be better, but still - a really good photo!

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Comment by Rebecca:
the suggestion of fire is there, but some smoke in the distance just doesn't go far enough to meeting the challenge description. The lens flare above the tree takes center stage. The smoke is an afterthought.

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Comment by mycelium:
heh, I saw a fire under similar circumstances, but I didn't have a cool tree t frame it with. Any chance this was taken around Reno?