Mark Thiessen is a
photographer for National Geographic. He has worked internationally
to produce pictures of wildfires as well as portraits of wildfire firefighters.
He considers this a “lifelong personal project” and even went to through training
to become certified to capture these
wildfires.
In regards to getting a
good photograph during a chaotic and dangerous time, Theissen says that one
must be “prepared and patient” until the right combination of elements form the
“perfect portrait”. He lists elements
that must be taken into consideration when taking photographs in the middle of
a fire. The wind is important to pay attention to because
it determines where the smoke goes, which will block the shot. In
this environment, the light source becomes the flames.
I find it fascinating
how completely different these elements are compared to the normal circumstances. It is even more incredible that Theissen can create something
so remarkable under these dangerous conditions. I think what this guy does is
so crazy yet amazing. I cannot imagine going into huge fires. I’m sure most
people feel this way, so in a way I am grateful Theissen provides the viewer
with the opportunity to see something so dangerous yet rare and powerful.
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