#90 – Restless Night

This intense closeup of a forest fire is meant to invoke a sense of consolation for those who have experienced their fierce tenacity. Although fires can be ultimately devastating, historically they provide an opportunity for rebirth or innovation. Forest fires may be caused naturally, or by human negligence, and we should be sure to tread lightly where our actions may cause them. This piece communicates the intense heat and overwhelming presence of fire. The silhouettes of trees are barely discernible from the flickering intensity of the cadmium orange and pyrrole red flames.