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Uploaded by: gilg72 — Friday May 25, 2012 — Taos, NM (Current Weather Conditions)

Account of smoke from SW Corner of NM 82,000 Acre fire, Now the largest fire burning in the country at this time. so they tell us. Some Smoke from Ariz Fires too

Categories: fire, natural disasters, astronomy, clouds, sunrise sunset, Spring, from the sky, sky Camera Type: NIKON D5000
 
Manufacturer: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D5000
Orientation: top - left
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y-Resolution: 0.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery 6.0.6001.18000
YCbCr Positioning: co-sited
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.
FNumber: f/5.6
Exposure Program: Not defined
ISO Speed Ratings: 400
Exif Version: Exif Version 2.21
Components Configuration: Y Cb Cr -
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 4.00
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 5.00 EV (f/5.7)
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: 9
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode.
Focal Length: 240.0 mm
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FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
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Sensing Method: One-chip color area sensor
File Source: DSC
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Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Auto exposure
White Balance: Manual white balance
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1.00
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 360
Scene Capture Type: Landscape
Gain Control: Low gain up
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
Image Unique ID: 8A08653282004B2C8A010B52ED2FA00A
GPS tag version: 0x02, 0x02, 0x00, 0x00
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1. Marlis 8:36 AM GMT on May 26, 2012    
wow, about the only good thing from forestfires are the sunset. This one is spectacular. Sorry to hear about the fires- and so early in the year too....
Thanks for your visit and comment.
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2. line 12:18 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
incredible! the whole series!
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3. newenglandlight 12:35 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Gorgeous shot Gil!
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4. Madermade 12:39 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
In every tragic devastation, there is something good and beautiful....and you found it Gil! Outstanding!
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5. RenoSoHill 2:05 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Wow, I think I can hear you coughing away out here!
Update: Congratulations Gil
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6. backwardguy 2:11 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Amazing photo, Gil! I hope the firefighters are making headway.
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7. catilac 3:08 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Congratulations Gil! So sad that so much acreage has burned :(
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8. Wanda1948 3:09 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Wonderful shot! Congratulations Gil!
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9. TucsonDoug 4:36 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
The rays and the golden edges are just marvelous. Congratulations on your AC.
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10. mcgino 4:39 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Wonderful capture!
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11. katy99780 4:53 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Woah woah woah this is GORGEOUS! These are all exceptionally beautiful!

Congratulations Gil!
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12. gilg72 5:22 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Wow! A Blue Border, and a VIP on this one! Surprise!
Thank you much Marlis, Diti, NewEngland, Trudy, Duane, Steve, Donna, Wanda, Doug, Colleen, and Katy for your great comments.

Thanks Much Approvers for the Blue & the VIP. Much appreciation to you all.
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13. Doesiedoats 5:45 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Awesome series, Gil.

Like everyone else, I loathe the fires,
but they do make gorgeous photos of sunset
and moon.

Congratulations on your AC.
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14. beanhead 6:06 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Holy cow!
What a scene!
Congrats!
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15. Bluesmaster 6:16 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Terrific scene and despite the fires Gil, AC congrats!
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16. trailhiker44 6:25 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Fantastic sunset shot, Gil !
The color of the sky and the cloud layers are stunning !
The backlighting of the high altitiude cloud is simply gorgeous !
Sorry about the fires so early in the year !
CONGRATULATIONS on this fabulous AC !!!
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17. Biskitten 6:49 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Fantastic sunset - AC and VIP Congrats, Gil!
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18. gilg72 6:55 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Thank you much Dosiedoats, Eileen, Randall, Heidrun, and Elaine for your great comments.
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19. tomekandjola 7:10 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Awesome! AC congratulations!
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20. Okiemom 7:56 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
Great sunset, Gil! Congrats!
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21. chelina 8:04 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
This is a WOW sunset, Congrats on the A/C!
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22. BEME 10:04 PM GMT on May 26, 2012    
OH GOODNESS GIL! That sure made for a very dynamic sunset and sky!!!! We just had sultry clouds around last nite for the sunset. Look at all those wonderful photos on the sidebar!! I've been missing out for sure!!!:) CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND! VERY BEAUTIFUL COMPOSITION!!:)
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23. gilg72 2:35 AM GMT on May 27, 2012    
Thank you much Jola, Sheila, Chelina, and Mindi for your great comments.
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24. ColoradoKat 6:31 AM GMT on May 27, 2012    
Oh, boy, Gil, this is fantastic. I'm sorry fires
are the cause, but it sure is beautiful! I see
you not only got a Blue, but a VIP for this one!
Congratulations X 2! The whole series is fantatic!
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25. gilg72 2:58 PM GMT on May 27, 2012    
Thank you very much Kat for all your great comments.
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26. CameraDiva 5:02 AM GMT on May 28, 2012    
Oh no..it seems too early for fires. Everything is so dry this year. Beautiful sunsets Gil!
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27. gilg72 6:03 AM GMT on May 28, 2012    
Thank you very much Summer. Actually we do get some very large fires in May most years. Just happens.
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28. dixiedaughter 5:22 PM GMT on May 28, 2012    
Gorgeous Gil, congratulations on a fantastic series!
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29. swampteach 9:35 PM GMT on May 28, 2012    
Wow! Spectacular! Hope those fires are contained as quickly as possible. Congrats on the AC and VIP.
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30. gilg72 3:27 AM GMT on May 29, 2012    
Thank you very much Leslie and Swampteach for your great comments.
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31. snek 8:20 AM GMT on May 29, 2012    
This is amazing, Gil!!! Great series, congratulations on the AC and VIP selection!
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32. Sharrose 1:04 PM GMT on May 29, 2012    
Awesome sky...the fires always do bring some neat sky shots.
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33. gilg72 3:38 PM GMT on May 29, 2012    
Thank you very much Snek, and Sharon, for your great comments.
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34. nanapoo 11:57 AM GMT on June 01, 2012    
WOW great series! Glad the fire is contained. You got some beautiful shots out of it though!
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35. gilg72 2:56 PM GMT on June 01, 2012    
Thank you very much Sharon. Glad we got rid of most of the smoke, now just hazy on the Horizons.
thanks for your comments.
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36. WurzelDave 4:59 PM GMT on June 01, 2012    
Wow, that is red! Wonderful capture & AC.
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37. Luckystar 1:17 AM GMT on June 02, 2012    
Very beautiful, smoky capture, Gil! I am so sorry for all those acres burning and the wildlife. Hope they start getting some great moisture. 10!

Congratulations on this amazing AC!!
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38. gilg72 8:40 PM GMT on June 03, 2012    
Thank you very much Dave & Linda.
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