This forest preserve's prairie burn occurs in the Spring and Fall each year. The wind speed, wind direction and the humidity are the deciding factors as to which site to burn. The fire cleans the prairie of weeds and allows for more growth of the native plants. It is the most efficient and economical way of managing the landscape. The burns are done by well-trained forest preserve staff and volunteers.
This challenge has opened my eyes to so many things that have always been there and I never noticed them. This is another one to add to the list!!
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Great shot and use of this theme. I hope they contain the fire OK.
ReplyDeleteWent past a burn off yesterday but couldn't stop without having the opportunity to photograph an horrendous prang - so didn't stop. Love the openness of the plains the photo is most descriptive.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of control burns is not a new concept. The Native Indians did it centuries ago. Some seeds will not sprout without the fire. Ponderosa Pines are one of them, but there are others as well. Farmers use it (especially in the growing of plants for seed) to keep out unwanted plants. I'm glad they practice it there. You did a swell job in showing the burn. I like the contrasts of the terrain. trees, plants and the colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a "HOT" image - funny how we ignore the things we see often, and more than often, those are the things that make the most interesting images! Nice job on this!
ReplyDeleteNice shot and thanks for explaining it! I'm glad you didn't get too close!
ReplyDeleteA very nice shot for this theme - it really makes you think.
ReplyDeleteI, too, was favor of control burn until I found out (two years ago) they were burning in the valley of Yosemite just when I wanted to visit and get some great shots....of SMOKE!!??@#$%^!!
ReplyDeleteFortunately, by the time I got there the smoke was gone....and I did get some great shots.
Terrific shot! I like how the vehicles in the background are blurred by the smoke...
ReplyDeleteGreat shot for the theme - I hope they contain the fire ok!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your husbands surgery went well! :)
Anna
Great shot of the burn.
ReplyDeleteControlled burns are essential to help control invasive species. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteNice interpretation of the theme and well captured.
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