The hills are burning

@Sriram: Thanks Sriram, it was a frightening day - the south west of our city was burned in bushfires in 2003, with people losing their lives, so we're all more wary now. We know the burning hills mean the flames can arrive faster than we thought!
This picture was taken much more recently - I spent 2 hours near the lake and it was beyond amazing. This is straight from the camera.

@badala: You're very kind! thanks for your visit and comment badala! cheers

@Inés: Thank you for your encouragement Inés!!

@Soodabeh: Thanks for your kind comments - thanks for visiting Soodabeh!

@ColNed Pictures: I was particularly pleased with them - thanks for noticing ColNEd!

@Faramarz: Very kind of you Faramarz. Thanks :)

@tyan: Thanks so much Tyan. I really enjoy seeing your family blog pictures - brings back memories of my lovely boys as babies!

@Viewfinder: Thanks Viewfinder. It was a day which overwelmed our senses and aroused deep anxiety! Luckily the wind changed! Thanks for your visit..

@Walt: Hi Walt I appreciate your comment. Cheers!

@Shahab: Thanks Shahab! I'm so pleased you dropped in to have a look. It's very encouraging.

@mat: thanks for visiting Mat!

@Julio Pulido: agradece a Julio. Tus retratos son excelentes :)

@Markus: I looked up Aton and found "depicted as the solar disk emitting rays terminating in human hands" Thanks for expanding my knowledge Markus! An imposing comparison. Thanks for visiting.

@tengtan: I appreciate your comment tengtan - sun and smoke is an amazing combination!

@p.j.koenig: Thanks pj. Images of the forces of nature are often the most intriguing to me.

@oot skoot: Thanks oot skoot - very kind of you! Cheers..

@alla: Cool alla! That's the first 2 thumbs award I've ever got!! :))

@Katie: I'm glad you discovered and liked it Katie Thanks heaps! Bron :)