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02-JUN-2006 jypsee

fire at daybreak

on the rez

... on the day of my ma's burial our firekeepers prepared to make a fire
using flint; this fire burns all day while the people come to pay their respects
and the coals are used throughout the day for ceremonies
pictures are forbidden once the fire is lit ...


Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
1/50s f/3.2 at 35.0mm iso1600 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time02-Jun-2006 04:47:35
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length35 mm
Exposure Time1/50 sec
Aperturef/3.2
ISO Equivalent1600
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Karen Stuebing06-Jun-2006 12:34
Fantastic photo of part of this ancient ceremony. I will get to the gallery later when I have time.
Bill Miller05-Jun-2006 19:46
My thoughts are with you Mary. Touching picture...
Guest 05-Jun-2006 19:35
My condolences, Mary. I hope you are all healing.
Cliff05-Jun-2006 16:08
Wonderful and loving.