Black & White the Aftermath

the Aftermath · 10:22 AM

one of the over 500 homes destroyed in the firestorm that burned through Black Forest, Colorado.

**Sailor** · 07-15-2013, 11:39 AM

What an awful shame, captured by a very poignant photo, Bob.

Jer

slowpez · 07-15-2013, 11:55 AM

Devastating Bob. I can't image what those people went through during that time and to lose everything to boot.

normhead · 07-15-2013, 04:28 PM

It looks like the trees did OK, just the house got burned.... two trees next to the house look blackened. And how small was that house? Interesting but... puzzling.

**eaglem** · 07-15-2013, 04:35 PM

Good photo...........Grim reminder!

**Mallee Boy** · 07-15-2013, 04:43 PM

Excellent work Bob, both technically and emotionally.
One can only imagine the fear, panic and eventual sense of despair as the only option is to leave.
I sincerely hope those who lived here got away with their lives and can re build.

**Bob Harris** · 07-15-2013, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by normhead

It looks like the trees did OK, just the house got burned.... two trees next to the house look blackened. And how small was that house? Interesting but... puzzling.

All the trees are lost, not sure about the house size there are many 2 and 3 story homes up that way, but I am sure a lot was lost in personal possessions and memories. Here is a color pic of the pines and the remains of another home, everything up that way is black.

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**Bob Harris** · 07-15-2013, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

What an awful shame, captured by a very poignant photo, Bob.

Jer

It really is Jer, I was reading that so many of the people were underinsured or no insurance at all, thanks for looking my friend.

**Bob Harris** · 07-16-2013, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Devastating Bob. I can't image what those people went through during that time and to lose everything to boot.

I can't either Susan, I hear you just have to start over, but at a certain age it is hard to start over. Especially if you didn't have insurance to help you out.

**Bob Harris** · 07-16-2013, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Good photo...........Grim reminder!

thanks EM, it was quite sad to view in person.

leptim · 07-16-2013, 05:27 AM

Heart breaking for so many folks.

**dcmsox2004** · 07-16-2013, 11:33 AM

gut wrenching, heart breaking scene... captured superbly bob...

**crewl1** · 07-16-2013, 12:26 PM

That is tough to see.
We saw similar scenes when we helped with cleanup at sites after a big fire in our mountain resorts (Arrowhead/Big Bear) near here a few years ago.
Just charred trees, foundations and chimneys were left standing.
We helped the homeowners sift through the ashes for anything that could be saved, but not much was left.

**Bob Harris** · 07-17-2013, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

Excellent work Bob, both technically and emotionally.
One can only imagine the fear, panic and eventual sense of despair as the only option is to leave.
I sincerely hope those who lived here got away with their lives and can re build.

thanks for looking Grant and great comment. Two lost their lives trying to escape the inferno, they waited too long to leave their home.

**Bob Harris** · 07-17-2013, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by leptim

Heart breaking for so many folks.

It really is Tim, I just hope the rains don't cause flooding there like it is in the Waldo burn scar. The pics were taken just past the town of Black Forest.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	What an awful shame, captured by a very poignant photo, Bob. Jer

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	It looks like the trees did OK, just the house got burned.... two trees next to the house look blackened. And how small was that house? Interesting but... puzzling.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor What an awful shame, captured by a very poignant photo, Bob. Jer It really is Jer, I was reading that so many of the people were underinsured or no insurance at all, thanks for looking my friend.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Devastating Bob. I can't image what those people went through during that time and to lose everything to boot. I can't either Susan, I hear you just have to start over, but at a certain age it is hard to start over. Especially if you didn't have insurance to help you out.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Good photo...........Grim reminder! thanks EM, it was quite sad to view in person.

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	That is tough to see. We saw similar scenes when we helped with cleanup at sites after a big fire in our mountain resorts (Arrowhead/Big Bear) near here a few years ago. Just charred trees, foundations and chimneys were left standing. We helped the homeowners sift through the ashes for anything that could be saved, but not much was left.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mallee Boy Excellent work Bob, both technically and emotionally. One can only imagine the fear, panic and eventual sense of despair as the only option is to leave. I sincerely hope those who lived here got away with their lives and can re build. thanks for looking Grant and great comment. Two lost their lives trying to escape the inferno, they waited too long to leave their home.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by leptim Heart breaking for so many folks. It really is Tim, I just hope the rains don't cause flooding there like it is in the Waldo burn scar. The pics were taken just past the town of Black Forest.