Silent Inferno: The Chirpine Blaze

Silent Inferno: The Chirpine Blaze
[BEWARE OF VIOLENCE]

A wildfire has erupted in the Chirpine forest. Amid the scorching summer heat, this blaze adds to the turmoil. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but the flames are fierce, and the trees seem to feel the heat. Their silent suffering speaks volumes.

This photograph captures the heart of the inferno, with flames rising high and smoke billowing across the sky. The dried leaves and branches, parched from the intense heat, fuel the fire, turning the forest into a fiery landscape.

The image starkly illustrates the destructive power of human negligence and the vulnerability of nature. It serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve the environment.

As an astrophotographer, I typically battle against light pollution, a dimension showing power/energy wastage and its effects. However, my focus shifted to a more impactful pollution: the direct burning of living things, deforestation, and other effects on our green Earth.

I usually shoot astrophotographs whenever I have time. Yesterday, however, I couldn’t capture the stars properly due to the continuous forest fire over the last three days. So, I shifted my target from the northwest to the south to photograph the core of the Milky Way. After the moon rose, I realized that while the sun naturally heats the Earth, the planet is also burning from its own ailments. I took this powerful picture as a news report from the perspective of the green living things on this Earth.

Save Trees, Save Earth.

Nikon Z6 ii + Samyang 135mm f/2 + Benro Tripod (Bat Series)

Stack of 30s X 4 Sub @ISO 250 at f/4 in Photoshop.