In Kim Klassen's Beyond Layers this week, the focus is on bravery. Although this can mean so many different things to so many people, the first image that comes to mind for me when I think of bravery is a firefighter. As the quote I used in this piece suggests, just the fact that someone chooses to become a firefighter is a phenomenal act of bravery.
This photo was taken last summer when I was out cycling and I came upon the tragic fire in the town of Magnetawan. Sadly, the general store and 'June's Restaurant' as it was known to locals, was lost to the fire.
Note: It was a really hot summer day. Add to that the heat from the fire and it must have been sweltering in that uniform!
I can't imagine anyone much braver than a firefighter - that job requires a special type of person. Your photo is powerful and says it all - thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherri.
DeleteAwesome shot ...very photojournalistic (is that even a word?!? guess it is now!)
ReplyDeleteI agree firefighters rock the free world.
Give generously to your local station folks!
Thank you Jen. I think that photojournalistic is a word, but if not, I certainly embrace your meaning!
DeleteYour texture usage here makes that scene feel all the more real.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cherie.
DeleteYour photo has great meaning to many of us. On 911, I was working with a gal whose son was a fireman and lost his life helping other people. So I add mothers of firefighters to that bravery list.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! And wives, children, fathers, etc. So many are impacted by the work that these brave men and women do and by the tragic loss when they are killed while trying to save others. Thanks for your comment Ruth Anne.
DeleteGreat shot and story behind it makes you really appreciate a firefighter's job!
ReplyDeletefrom the land of raging wildfires . . . I couldn't agree more.
ReplyDeletea very expressive capture.
Thank you Deborah.
DeleteA beautiful piece of work and a good reminder of how brave our public servants are.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl. I'm thrilled at the response this image has elicited.
DeleteHi Linda, There are two firefighter in my family. Beautiful shot, love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. And please thank them too!
DeleteVery powerful. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I enjoyed seeing your photos this week too!
DeleteGreat shot and processing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanne!
DeleteJust so realistic artwork. I like this, and poem too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Merike. I really love that quote too.
Deletegood to accknowledge the fireman. They are important.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I think so too.
DeleteWow this is powerful! - I'm so use to seeing the pretty photos of flowers and nature that this one really jumped out at me. You've caputred this tragic scene with a "gritty" feel that exemplifies the Bravery of Fireman. Great quote as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ida. I'm glad it caught your attention.
DeleteBeautiful shot of such a sad scene. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody.
DeleteGreat capture...love that quote. My husband is a retired fireman and some of the things he saw and did, well...he's my hero.
ReplyDeleteBright blessings,
Kathy
Thanks Kathy. And a big thank you to your husband for his bravery and service!
DeleteYes, there is bravery and honor in becoming a fireman and a law enforcement officer of any kind for both services. You did a lovely processing for this tribute and a terrific image to begin with. Love and hugs from Alaska. Visiting with PAF today. Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. Glad you came to visit.
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