As half the country is getting snow, it's a good time just to sit by the fire and read a book.  So tonight I tell you about my fire photos.
I contradict myself.  I am pirophobic, and fascinated by fire.  I guess that means I play with fire as safely as I can.
One day while camping I sat by the fire and played with my camera taking pictures of the fire. These two are the results.
The second photo you can see a flame in the center of the shot by its self.  I isolated that flame and used it on a book mark.  That way if you don't have a fire place you can put the book mark next to you and pretend your sitting by the fire reading your book.
I have since built a fire pit in my back yard and have taken many fire photos working on blurring the flames.  A hint for any one trying this, use a tripod and afterwards spray Fabreeze on a cloth and wipe your camera.  The first time I did it, my camera smelled of smoke for days until I thought of it.