I mentioned in the about page here that I’m a Fire Fighter. I have been a member of Kenmore Fire Department for two years now. I love helping my community and being part of something bigger then myself
I also need to worry about the privacy of those whom we serve. As a private person I’m free to take just about any photograph in public I wish. When I’m acting as a member for the fire department I need to consider things a bit.
Not to mention I also need to worry about water and my cameras 🙂
There is more then meets the eye in that photo. The Fire Fighter on the hose was demonstrating what not to do to a new member, Holding the nozzle in instead of holding it out. But the viewer does not know that and anyone with Fire Fighting experience notices right away that technique is incorrect.
I was more concerned when I took it with the photographic technical details instead of firematic.
Its easier taking landscapes and portraits photo’s that are of other subjects. I feel less of an obligation to get things right even when I strive to get the most out of my photography.
Getting star detail without blowing out the fire required perfect exposure settings and some Photoshop magic.
I hope that as I progress as a Fire Fighter that I will have more chances to document the work that we do. It, like everything in life, is a balancing act. Documenting things is not my main role there. I have a job to do that is more important then documenting.
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