Crescent Head Photography – Big Hill Trail Bush Fire

In December we saw some of the worst bush fires ever in Crescent Head.  Over 3 weeks I photographed the fires that reached the edge of our property as helicopters, fire trucks and even planes fought to keep the houses and people in our community safe.

 

I’ve lived here for 3 years, after living and working as a photographer in Sydney, Melbourne and overseas.  I knew the day would eventually come when bushfires would be here.  The clock had been ticking.

 

The firefighters and RFS did an amazing job and we are extremely grateful for their hard work and skill.  Below are a few of the photos from the 2017 Big Hill Bush Fires in Crescent Head.

 

Big Hill Trail Bushfire Crescent Head 2017
Back burning before the wind changed

 

Big Hill Trail Bushfire Crescent Head 2017
The end of our street

 

Big Hill Trail Bushfire Crescent Head 2017
Helicopters flew overhead for days at a time

 

Big Hill Trail Bushfire Crescent Head 2017
A midnight reflection in my car bonnet of the glowing sky, looking south over Limeburners National Park towards Port Macquarie

 

Big Hill Trail Bushfire Crescent Head 2017
A shot from our home as the smoke billowed out nearby

 

Big Hill Trail Bushfire Crescent Head 2017
Fires in the trees beyond our clothesline

 

Big Hill Trail Bushfire Crescent Head 2017
The helicopters lined up to scoop out of our neighbour’s dam for 3 days straight

 

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