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Ignition

Match igniting

A very literal translation of the theme. Bigger version here.

Nikon D5000 w. Tamron 70-300 at 135mm, f8, 1/640, ISO 200

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    \$\begingroup\$ Nice capture. The one thing I'd try to change is to add some fill light so we see the details of the match head. \$\endgroup\$
    – ysap
    Commented Apr 3, 2012 at 18:51
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    \$\begingroup\$ Thanks - tricky to add fill light in such a small area with such a fast shutter speed. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 3, 2012 at 19:05
  • \$\begingroup\$ Fill with a poorly focused laser? \$\endgroup\$
    – rfusca
    Commented Apr 4, 2012 at 13:52
  • \$\begingroup\$ I'm all out of lasers as it happens. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 4, 2012 at 13:59
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Vigilante Justice

Vigilante Justice

Larger version on Flickr. Probably a little busy for this size, but what the heck, I like the image. :)

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    \$\begingroup\$ +1 There are no words for how much I like this \$\endgroup\$
    – rfusca
    Commented Apr 3, 2012 at 5:14
  • \$\begingroup\$ @rfusca - Thank you! :) \$\endgroup\$
    – Joanne C
    Commented Apr 3, 2012 at 10:36
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    \$\begingroup\$ Burn! Burn! MUHUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!1 ...Yeah. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 4, 2012 at 1:34
  • \$\begingroup\$ "If you strike me down now I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine" \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 4, 2012 at 10:57
  • \$\begingroup\$ Wow... this definitely gets my vote. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 6, 2012 at 0:36
  • \$\begingroup\$ This town ain't big enough for the two of us. +1 \$\endgroup\$
    – J. Walker
    Commented Apr 7, 2012 at 23:52
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The Dragon

The Dragon

This photo was taken using Canon PowerShot. I was playing with long exposure and trying to draw something using the fire that we set for warming on the lake, I guess I was lucky to get this dragon.

Larger version can be found here

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  • \$\begingroup\$ voted for you, even though I have myself posted a pic here. :) \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 6, 2012 at 14:14
  • \$\begingroup\$ @AnishaKaul Thank you so much :) \$\endgroup\$
    – K''
    Commented Apr 6, 2012 at 14:22
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Abstract Flames

enter image description here

Very late submission, an upside down photo of rooibos tea. Larger Version

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Very nice! Great colours. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Apr 5, 2012 at 14:48
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Jakub thanks :) \$\endgroup\$
    – fluf
    Commented Apr 5, 2012 at 17:56
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Birth and Death

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Agni - God of fire

Fire

According to Hindu culture, Agni is the god of fire.

Larger version at Flickr

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The forge

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