The Night Watches

September 11, 2022 10:41am CST
The red sunset was the result of smoke due to the bush fires going on throughout the state of Victoria. I didn't use any filters on this one. It was one of the most frightening times of our lives. We were packed up ready to evacuate our home. But thank God we never did have to run. (Photo: February 13, 2009 Bush Fires in Victoria, Australia)
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Sep 22
Oh my how stunning. I love the super full moons. This is another incredible photo. I am always in awe of the photos. So sorry this was during such a scary times in your lives. In the end you remained. What a great story.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7376)
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11 Sep 22
Thank you, @CarolDM Our friends (family of 9 children) lost their home . The fire engulfed their house and property and the surrounding district.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7376)
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11 Sep 22
@CarolDM Many charity organizations and individuals all over Australia helped generously Black Friday victims and families got back on their feet and lives. Another mutual friends offered their family empty house to live in while their burnt house got rebuilt.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Sep 22
@everwonderwhy Oh my what devastation. So much can never be replaced. I hope they are rebuilding their lives now.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (138349)
• United States
11 Sep 22
We see skies like that when California starts burning, too. The smoke travels across the entire US to give us in Missouri skies like that... and causes my allergies to kick in really bad, too. I'm glad the fires missed your home and you didn't have to evacuate.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7376)
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11 Sep 22
@DaddyEvil The smoke triggers your allergies. So sorry about that. Thank you, DE.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (138349)
• United States
11 Sep 22
@everwonderwhy Thanks. Pretty and I are both having more allergic reactions lately. I was just told there are fires along the West Coast again. You're very welcome.
Stacey
@xstitcher (32875)
• Petaluma, California
15 Sep 22
We've had a red sun 'cause of fires.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (90615)
• Arvada, Colorado
11 Sep 22
My goodness how terrifying my dear!! Beautiful at once and terrifying.
Dena Miller
@Dena91 (16734)
• United States
13 Sep 22
That is an amazing photo. I am thankful you and your family were safe through the fires in 2009.
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (56484)
• Philippines
24 Sep 22
Bush fires are very dangerous. What caused fires in your place? How long dud the bush fires under control?
Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
11 Sep 22
Wow...the picture is beautiful. This is good that you didn't have to evacuate.