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Thought I'd try uploading a video. This one I did at a bonfire evening. I can't get over the fact that people stood under the fire-fairies. There must have been a lot of burnt clothes the following day.
The wind was from the south so it was a good chance to burn the rubbish. I know it's not carbon-friendly - but there's something so exhilarating about a bonfire!
The bonfire and torchlit procession has been a tradition in the village of Corpusty, about five miles from Hindol, since the 19th Century. It has a reputation for being slightly sinister.
Thousands of local people turn out for it.
Eight of us traveled to Suntaley Khola in Dooars, North Bengal and had a wonderful evening at the riverside camp. The photo was of the bonfire we lit there.
Traditionally bonfires are lit on the 11th July night across Northern Ireland. For some reason this year it seems that its been brought forward to the 9th July night. I suspect its due to 11th July falling on Sunday this year - i'm not dead sure.
I was in Portadown this evening and spotted that some bonfires had been lit. I can't remember the last time I was at a bonfire. Although it was raining I thought this might be a good opportunity to get a few good shots. This was the bonfire on the Corcrain road in Portadown.
The heat from the fire was immense. I just could not manage to get any closer. The Northern Ireland Fire Service arrived a short time before the bonfire was lit. They hosed down nearby houses and the local church to prevent the buildings getting too hot.
University of Maryland students put Charles Darwin's theory to the test as the express their frustration after losing to Duke in the semi-finals of the NCAA men's basketball tourney. The fraternity row bonfire was fueled by rage and anything that would burn.