Prior to the arrival of a small dose of rain and snow, noted in my last post, we had not accumulated any moisture in southern Utah for at least two months. The woods were dry, and it was an opportunity to try a little burning. We spent a couple of days working at it last week, with mixed results.
One thing about mid-November burning is that the daily window is short. The sun is never very high in the sky and, if you are working on an east facing slope, it sets by 3p. While these low light conditions may not be great for burners, they are a boon for picture makers. The slanting rays of the sun and the surreal—almost eerie—effect of smoke rising from the shadows provides for some interesting results. (Please note, however, that this doesn't mean I'm not working: drip torch in one hand, camera in the other.)
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