'The Fire Within'
In old Croatian tales, the little house spirits were coming to the fireplace and dancing in the fire. They were called "domaći" or "homies", in full direct translation. :D They would often do unintentional damage but sometimes they did a lot of good. Cool, eh? In the old days, the entire human race was bind to the fireplace which was replaced by a TV set in the mid 20th century. Today we watch TV shows, relax watching them just as people would stare at the fireplace and listen to the stories before falling to sleep. By the way, I'm not sure if playing video games relates to this. In video games, one is an active participant, not a passive one as in listening to stories or watching a tv show.
When I recall how difficult it used to be filming a burning object and still keeping the detail in both ends of the tonality curve, I am so grateful for the technology we have at our disposal today. In 20-25 years digital age changed so much. Unfortunately, human mind and overall kindness didn't feel like following that path... :D
Notice the daylight reflection on top of the fireplace. They are the second source of light and reveal that this photograph was taken during the daytime. These become an extension of the fire and open the top of the composition in an unexpected manner, adding another level of interest. The fire is, as it should be, set in an aggressive colour scheme.
I wonder what happens by the end of this century. Will we relax in some storytelling virtual reality before we fall asleep? Until then we can still enjoy the magic that the little dancing spirits bestow upon our thoughts!
Do you see a red burning heart in there? :D
Enjoy! :)
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Great photography,,i like it,,how to learning it.
Fire always fascinates!
Hi, @velimir. Hope your day is great.
Its cold here right now and seeing that fire alone just makes me feel warm already. I can imagine the crackling perfect sound coming from the picture :)
Sitting by an open fire when it's cold and wet outside is my idea of a perfect winter evening.
I remember those days when we will sit infront of a fire and have good moments, but all that has changed, because television arrived, it has changed the way that people socialize and has caused them to become aloof. There have been significant shifts in the way that this generation interacts with the general public. People lack the desire to engage in conversation with their peers. Individuals have lost sight of how much can be learned from the members of their community. As more technology is being developed, human connections continue to deteriorate worldwide. I am not saying technology or even all these things we watch is bad, but there is a con that has affected us immensely and that is the interaction part with natural things. There is so much motivation and inspiration that comes while sitting and watching that fire burn. Its a movie on its own, you get to choose how it ends :)
Thanks for warming up my night
whether it's good or bad, but many video games are recognized as a sport, so saying that such a sport has a relaxing effect like a fireplace or TV is not appropriate. Video games are more likely to have a toning effect.
As I wrote yesterday that water and fire have a relaxing effect on the human psyche. I would not refuse to sit by the fireplace and just relax. Some people often work on a laptop and "on the background" turn on the TV. It creates the feeling that you are not alone and takes up your thoughts. Personally, I would not refuse to work for a laptop and that aside I had a burning fireplace. There is nothing better than to get distracted by the fire and relax :)
By itself, the color created by fire is not exciting, but is soothing. Why do you think people transfer the warm color of old incandescent bulbs better than new daylight bulbs? It's all about our genes. People have been warming themselves by the fire for centuries and spending a lot of time at the fire. Fire was for people a means of heat and light. It is poetmou deep in our minds there is "love" in the warm yellowish-red light of the fire.
Good evening:)
Well, I hate the new greenish colour of lights and am die hard to replace the old tungsten ones. So...as long as I have my stash, no greenish ugly light for Velimir :)
This is beautiful and inspiring. Excellent post @velimir
Beautifull and inspirational! Im going to go make a bonfire and stare at the flames with my kid today. Get away from the TV and play outside in the snow.
thumbs up!
Nice! Thank you for that one man :)
A great post, velimir. I particularly enjoyed the thoughts you shared about looking into the fire and how our world has evolved in forms of entertainment. Are we to keep up with our sense of self. Ironically taking time to do something like stare into a fire may be the way:)
Thank you! It is entrancing, pretty much ;)
No fireplace where I live. I make do with a candle and some incense:)
Fire is as deadly as it is beautiful. Civilization is taking over everything that once served as a significant piece for us. Even at this current rate, TV is getting toppled by internet mobile phones. Social media is a hard thing to resist.
Beautiful burning heart bro
yep... thats where we re going... wish i can see whats next :D
When we are near the fire our bodies feel warm because there is a heat transfer from the campfire to our body. While around us there is air that can transfer heat by convection, air penghulu is a poor heat conductor (isolator). If between a fireplace with us is placed a booster or a curtain, it turns out the warm fire we can not feel again. This means there is no heat coming to our body, because it is blocked by the seal.
from tonight when I look at the fireplace I"m dreaming of the little spirits of a dancer ...
hahaha ok buddy ;)
Interesting in Los Angeles where I come from. 'homies' are fellow gang member who refer to one another as 'homie.' It means something like: "Hello fellow brother". By the way, I can see the face of an angry demon in the flames. Am I wrong?
I know the meaning of 'homies' :D
Maybe you do! I see a heart!
A heart with a Demonic face? @velimir?
Obviously, I don't like red or fire or something today?
I don't see the demonic face...show me where it is?
I see it in the upper center part of the work, the darker orange hue.
I too saw them dancing the fire, but in the movies not in real, They can hurt you as well as they can be benificial for you, on one hand they can hurt you but on other side they can be your friend. My aunt have played with them when she was a kid, she used to see an old man with long beard, they used to talk with each other.
Fire is a good servant but a really bad master, as folks say often. Burning fire in hearts of different types keeps the life running positively.
I appreciate your concern for humanity in the past, present and future as well. In my opinion as long as steemit fire is burning, future will see much interaction between human beings, as I am replying to you. Thank you for enlightened piece of writing.
Story telling around the bone fire was one of the greatest things I have enjoyed in my childhood specially in winters. but looks like it's getting extinct, ya perhaps future will be of virtual reality only but I think VR can't gives the feel of the surroundings.
Your photo looks like red, black,yellowy camouflage.
omg, you actually lived that... we already didn't have any fires when I was a kid... but my dad was a great storyteller
people are not aware that technology has mastered our lives, depending on how we respond, sometimes people are wrong to act in technology, many people use technology for good, it becomes information for us all to be more careful in using technology, greetings from me just play steemit
Beautiful photo as always. I noticed the heart, but I did not realize the light on the top was daylight, I originally considered it a reflection. I had to go back and look.
If I'm camping for camping sake I try to have a small fire every night. It is so much better than TV...
Thank you for the work and dedication to this series.
Nice post!
The picutre looks amazing!
Of course. I agree with you
Wao, thanks for the good job. Keep it up sir
You are welcome
This photo is good! The title really made me smile when I read and see the photo. It's literally the "fire within" =D
Hello sir @velimir.
Thanks for updates a nice story about #fire with in. Its very sensitive to use and get advantage of fire. When it put on then no to stop at early movement. Whereas its silent working.
Appreciate for the subjects that you have done so well and this is a great opportunity for the steemian to progress.
All the best and keep it up
Steem on
Thank you
You could also show different colors of fire. The fire within is also considered "The Everlasting Light".
Wow, cool photo and a good write-up. I'm better with words than photos and if it wasn't for your explanation, I wouldn't have noticed the things you've mentioned.
I've never been a fan of TV although I'm guilty of spending my teenage years in front of video games. I'd be happy to replace my TV with a fireplace these days. It's off 95% of the time anyway ;-).
that is really worth reading, keep writing.
wow great art post.
Amazing!Keep up the good work!
Bravo good jop
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Your pictures are good and interesting. and his articles are also good. best is for you
Keep up the good work man.
That's an amazing art.
In my language domaci is called sholay.and sometimes it do alot of damage☺
You dope for that, good job !!!!
Nice Post!
A burning fire and very flushed, what can burn things up in an instant
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good story good in reading I'm happy with the story
Wow, this is really wonderful. Keep up the good work.
fire..beautiful :)
For me fire is a very comforting thing at times!! And on the other hand it is a way of destruction that cause pain inside me!!!!
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Burn me Red because I got Red blood With Red heart ;)
sky above me.... Earth below me ............ Fire within me
Nice post i liked it so much u can read it several times without feel bored great job @velimir
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Your hand of photography are really good.
In one word amazing!
Resteemit and Upvoted done
wow.....nice photography man
really nice job
The most tangible of all visible mysteries - fire.
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The elemental nature of fire makes it endlessly fascinating.... water is the same I find. I do see your red heart blazing yes.
The eons will pass and we will develop new technologies, indirect and superimposed ways to communicate and entertain ourselves before going to sleep, but the magic and peace transmitted by a fiery batch of fire will never disappear from our psyche and our wild pleasure for life. And to other magical beings that surround it either.
Very interesting story. What the story has been made of the movie, if anyone can help me what the title. I love that story. I agree with you about the technological developments of this century.
Our experience while relaxing at the cafe with friends. All on busy with a smartphone or android everything. Sometimes rarely talk though together. So there is the idea of collecting all smartphones in a basket. Who took the smartphone while still meeting, then he paid.
I also feel myself when I was with my family. Sometimes we are busy alone with smartphones. Really the world is different