my volunteer job by Christopher Ewing
last night (or tonite? havent been to bed yet) wednesday night!
our volunteer fire dept got a call about a old restaurant here in townsend (old landmark) had smoke coming out of it, the restaurant had been closed for years, and even tho a tubing company had taken it over (which has been closed for two years now), the locals still refer to it as the old restaurant
just as we got there, we could see the fire, and of course started doing our thing…putting it out
within 3-5 minutes the house was completely engulfed in flames, my first mission (believe it or not) was to put fire out, and of course thinking the whole time..man i need to get shots of this!! (yes, im addicted to photography), but as we had some backup come in, and it was my time to take a break…straight for the camera i went
and grabbed over a 100shots, going around the building
we were there getting this completely out to where it was safe to leave until 1am.
talk about a total rush, meanwhile feeling a sadness as a townsend landmark is now rubble
this shot was published in the Knox News Sentinal on Jan. 25,2008 :) , Knoxville Tn’s largest newspaper.
This shot was also published in the 9-1-1 magazine for the August, September and October 2009 issue.
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Comments
So sorry about the fire. I’m glad no one was hurt. It is a fantastic photo though.
thanks helen i think its my fav out of all i shot..something about it..i just like :)
– Christopher Ewing
I hope no one was hurt Chris but what a capture.
thanks linda, nope no one was hurt, came close for us tho when the building started coming down, but we all were A ok, the place was closed, no one living there,,thank goodness, it is questionable tho about the fire, this was the 4th time this place has caught fire
– Christopher Ewing
Well done mate..You fella’s amaze me..I know first hand what it’s like to go thru fires and have seen first hand what fire fighters are all about…….Great photo …great job….Have a good rest…best wishes Jayne and family
thanks jane..im wired.and tired..ready to go to bed, and this reply thing is going to confuse the hell outta me til i get used to it! lol thanks again :)
– Christopher Ewing
Oh, that’s brilliant. The other is stunning, but this is action. This is really what, in my opinion, photo journalism is all about. Really like that – if I was editor it would be front page.
thanks so much anne.and im hoping that they do want this shot..funny, one of the local TV stations didnt take it seriously, until they saw it on another station! lol by the time the guy got there.we had it out, so being the nice guy i am >evil grin< i let him know i had some still shots…so he told me..send to TV station as soon as i could, i did ..so i guess ill know later..thanks
– Christopher Ewing
ok..try this again..lol one of the local tv stations did post one of my shots, i tried to “link” it, but to no avail
so here is the link the old fashioned way
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?story...
– Christopher Ewing
Way to go Chris. You must be getting a real buzz from that.
You’re famous! LOL.
But seriously, the photos are awesome. It’s not surprising they wanted to use them.
– Christopher Ewing
anne just to let ya know, this shot is going to be in our local newspaper here, i officially signed the papers, they are going to probably run it tomorrow :) at least that is the plan, if they do, ill post the link for on the web, if not..ill scan that sucker and post it! LOL
– Christopher Ewing
Great news about the Job Chris. Make sure you only sell first publishing rights!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
– Christopher Ewing
Great shot – I have tremendous respect for firefighters – thanks for all that you do
Amazing shot. the lighting that the fire produces is superb.
wow!bless you guys.
amazing capture,,,, and what a wonderful job firefighters do,,,, well done on both counts,,,
First, I’m glad that is not someones home, second that is a great capture. Great action and heroism, and like Anne said this would make a nice front page newspaper photo. Hey, I think I just came up with an idea for your new job. Newspaper photog!
lol tony i have Tried to get on as a newspaper photog!! they keep saying they have plenty!! grrr! lol maybe one day?
– Christopher Ewing
Captured brilliantly Christopher . . . shame the town has lost this landmark . . .