Fire is a very powerful element. Fire in its physical form can do for you what the sun itself does for our planet. The time fire was discovered, it changed human life forever. Just think about the times you sat facing a bonfire or fireplace. There’s something enchanting about the way the blaze sizzle and pop. Then suddenly, you started staring. That’s how hypnotic it is.
Below are some cool or should we say hot collection of captivating fire photography shots. Fire dancing is a performance art form which combines equipment on fire into a spectacular dance. Many ethnicities have practiced fire dancing in a variety of forms, and fire dancing performance are growing very popular in the West, where many people are fascinated to the mixture of beauty and danger. When done properly, fire dancing is an impressive thing to gaze at, and is usually performed at night so that spectators can see fine distinctions of the presentation. Let’s view now some of this stunning photography shots of skillful fire dance performers.
Playing with Fire | Fahsi
Fire-Knife Dance | Danormansin Korea
This authentic ritual dance is performed with the pulsing rhythm of congo drums by artists weaving their baton-like fire knives around their entire body, from the feet to the palms to the mouth, in a seductively dangerous dance.
Fire Masamune | MattTheSamurai
Nickname MattTheSamurai, Mathieu shared some of the most stunning fire dancing photography we’ve ever seen in deviantart. If you are looking for more of their work, do visit Firedusk.
Fire Genie | Playpoi
Burning Flower | Mike ICoN
For the past 5 years Mike has traveled the country as both a performer and a teacher, sharing his passion and love for this fiery artform.
Fire Wings | larslarsen77
Burning Rings of Fire | Aadezyn
Grandma Tries it | Sam Bassett
Further References
- Fire Dusk – Association of fire art, juggling and fights, offering pyrotechnic shows for any kind of event.
- Bali Fire – Photos by Jean-Manuel Nadeua, fire dancing performance by Mia Watson & Jean-Manuel.
- Fire Drums Fall 2006 – Small, occasionally rainy, and very fun gathering of fire dancers.
- Fire poi dancing.
- Nocturnal Sunshine – Santa Cruz-based fire troupe dancing on a warm summer evening.
- Thailand Fire – Some special photo shoots from Pai and Koh Phangan, Thailand.
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Posted by hongkiat in Inspiration , at 01.27.10
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Comments
Michael -Make Paper Easy January 28th, 2010
Amazing photography. Capturing fire and it’s full force in photography is never easy. These artists did an amazing job at capturing the essence of it.
ReplyCSSDOSE January 28th, 2010
Amazing and very Creative Photos. I like all of them.
Replyradz January 28th, 2010
These pics are gorgeous.
ReplyMatthias January 28th, 2010
Nice photos! Your article inspired me to put some photos of friends of me I’ve took last year on my blog. The blog is written in german, but don’t worry – the photos are what matters.
cheers
ReplyJim Jones January 28th, 2010
I love the grandma photo.. Something about the constrast of fire and power and the frailty associated with old age. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyPsd-tutorial.com January 28th, 2010
hey, great article! The fire alphabet is very creative. I’ve never thought about that. When i saw Summoning the sun, it really similar with Son GoKu when he want to shoot KameHameHa :D
ReplyLee | UseGet January 28th, 2010
Wonderful sharing. I love the Fire Genie photo. How one person can perform the fire dancing like that? Is there someone behind him who do the fire trick?
ReplyJohnny Watts January 28th, 2010
Wow, this is some really cool stuff I like it.
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Cumming real estate January 28th, 2010
These pictures are great! I need to use some on my real estate site!
ReplyMin Thu January 28th, 2010
Hongkiat is burning hot now! :)
Replyhongkiat January 28th, 2010
Sorry I think the content “repeated twice”, it is now fixed :)
ReplySoft Skills January 28th, 2010
All the fire was beautiful like rage of phoenix.
ReplyPinkmatic January 28th, 2010
Amazing and very Creative Photos.
ReplyNagobonar January 28th, 2010
i like genie fire…how do i vote it?
ReplyParketi January 28th, 2010
stunning photos… truely amazing. these guys are real professionals…
ReplyBlack Sand January 29th, 2010
that is very amazing pictures, thanks for sharing
ReplyBestofStumbleupon January 29th, 2010
Wow, these are amazing! :)
Replyken January 29th, 2010
in the morning I got to see some beautiful pictures with ice sculptures and now I finish my day with astonished pictures with fire. Good day though :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyAnthony ase X Proulx January 29th, 2010
Awesome Collection of Fire Spinning Pictures! Thank you for sharing all these! The grandma one is crazy!
ReplyFire Toys January 29th, 2010
Bomb Collection of Fire Dancing Pictures, I like the ones where the person is more clear then any of the others.
Thanks for sharing :) :)
FLAME ON!
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Love the images, truly inspiring.
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high good photos
Replycomvision January 30th, 2010
Amazing Photos! I love all of them
Replystevefree January 31st, 2010
Love the photos! Which wordpress plugin are you using for the “Drag to share” function? That’s awesome!
ReplyWilliams January 31st, 2010
The Photos are Really Amazing, Thanx for the Share.
Replylosajaches January 31st, 2010
see [http://www.losajaches.com/photos/p/116](http://www.losajaches.com/photos/p/116)
Replylosajaches January 31st, 2010
sorry, retype link
Replyhttp://www.losajaches.com/photos/p/116
Erotik Sohbet, Erotik Şov February 2nd, 2010
this is
Replyyour web professyonel site
thank you.. :)
Lars Larsen February 2nd, 2010
I don’t appreciate the fact that you’re using my photo at the top of the page without credit AND you cropped it without permission. At least the other two are linked to flickr and unmodified.
ReplySammpras February 3rd, 2010
WOWWWW!!!! Amazing!!!
ReplyClark February 3rd, 2010
These photos are hot! ;)
ReplyPoonit Patel February 3rd, 2010
Wow….creative fire….Nice collection
Replynippy vibes February 5th, 2010
I love grandma’s fire… :-)
ReplyEduardo February 7th, 2010
Simply amazing, i like it.
ReplyDuvvar Design February 9th, 2010
bu çocuklar çok fena.. :)
Replythis is thank you.. :)
Wisatakaltim February 10th, 2010
All the fire was beautiful like rage of phoenix.
Replydownwardspiral March 2nd, 2010
Reminds me of Kratos’ blades in the God of War games.
ReplyDavid Hardwick Photography March 6th, 2010
These pictures are great. I tried this with a fire eater in Oxford not so long back. Some of the results above are much better than what I managed.
ReplyAlogos March 6th, 2010
Good photo, i liked.
ReplySeyri Dizi, Dizi İzle, Seyret March 6th, 2010
alev alev…
ReplyDigital Picture Zone March 18th, 2010
WOW!!! i am so blown away with these pictures they are amazing ! i have never seen such wonderful photographs.Thanks for sharing..
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