Friendly Fire

The annual "tree burning" event hosted by friend and musician, Greg Lovell, happened over the weekend. Each year everyone saves their Christmas tree to donate for this event. Have you ever seen a pine tree burn in a fire in Southern Florida? Well let's just say that no gasoline is needed to instantly create a dramatic ball of flame! It's quite a sight and I thought I'd share a couple images. It was especially fun as I finally got to meet two of the three babies from the Invisible Music triple maternity shoot. Hope to meet the third soon, as he and his family have been at the top of my well-wishes.


Penelope with mom, Tiffany.


Frankie slept soundly the whole party. I think she took comfort in knowing she had Bob and Buddah by her side.


1. The grand finale! Luckily no shed siding was melted, unlike during last year's event.
2. Most appropirately, the AC/DC "Bonfire" poster hangs in Greg's shed.
3. Trees waiting for their turn. Light trails create a burn effect by a slow shutter speed, and pan of the camera.
4. The Jezek family inside. A safe distance from the fire. :)


Liam poses next to the fire. Ben (at distance)

This may be the last of this event as Greg plans to sell this property soon. Although, there were talks of hosting this event next year. Hopefully the new owners agree, as it could be seen as a hostile action to have 40 random people show up in your backyard to make a 20 foot fire, eat pizza, and watch The Big Lebowski, quoting the movie dude for dude.