"SMOKE"

I shot this in April of 1992, during the L.A. Riots. I was working as an EMT and stationed in one of the worst parts of L.A. This shot was taken outside of a shoe store near Century Blvd and Hawthorne Blvd that was completely engulfed in flames. I had recently taken up photography and took a class in Photojournalism, so my job allowed me closer access to scenes than most other people were able to.

Shot with a Nikon N6006 and a Nikon 50mm f2.8 D lens on T-Max 400 black & white film, then later scanned on an Epson negative scanner. I don't remember what my settings were, unfortunately.

I made a print for the fire station. It's still hanging there today.