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Greetings Card : Australia-Fires-Sunset-2
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Australia-Fires-Sunset-2
A blood-red sun coloured by bushfires west of the city sets over Sydney, 03 January 2002. In the tenth consecutive day of regional bushfires that have caused up to 70 million USD of damage, Sydney had a small reprieve with lower temperatures and higher humidity lowering the spread of fire. AFP PHOTO/David HANCOCK / AFP PHOTO / DAVID HANCOCK
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Afp Photo Publication Port Skyscraper Sunset Forest Fire
Greetings Card (A5)
Bring comfort and support during challenging times with our poignant selection from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards. This heartfelt design features "Australia-Fires-Sunset-2" by DAVID HANCOCK from Agence France-Presse (AFP). Witness the breathtaking yet sobering sight of a blood-red sun setting over Sydney, a symbol of the devastating bushfires that ravaged the region for ten consecutive days, causing up to 70 million USD of damage. Share a message of hope and resilience with this evocative card.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print captured by David Hancock, the devastating impact of bushfires in Australia is vividly portrayed. The blood-red sun, tainted by the fires raging west of Sydney, sets over the city in a haunting display of nature's fury. Taken on January 3rd, 2002, during the tenth consecutive day of regional bushfires that had already caused immense damage amounting to approximately 70 million USD. Despite the destruction and chaos brought upon by these relentless fires, there was a glimmer of hope for Sydney on that particular day. Lower temperatures and increased humidity provided a small reprieve from the flames' relentless spread. This momentary relief allowed residents to witness this breathtaking sunset as an emblematic reminder of both resilience and fragility. The image showcases not only the natural beauty surrounding Sydney but also highlights its vulnerability to such catastrophic events. Against a backdrop dominated by skyscrapers and urban infrastructure lies an ominous sky filled with smoke from forest fires—a stark contrast between man-made structures and untamed forces. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to both human perseverance and our planet's capacity for devastation. It stands as a somber reminder that we must continue striving towards sustainable practices while cherishing every precious moment when nature grants us respite from its wrathful grasp.
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