Tractor Fire

[camjam]

Is there any way to bring the flame's detail out in PP? The photos were shot in raw. I had to be quick to catch the flames as the driver shut the fuel source off and the Fireman stationed along the track were very quick to put the fire out. Before the fire, I was exposing for a poorly lighted track and had to shoot quickly before the fire was extinguished.

Before the flames were visible

Fire

After the fire was put out

 

[MLeeK]

Check to see if your flame is blown in LR/ACR. Hold down the alt key while moving the exposure slider. If it's white it's completely blown and you can't retrieve it. If it's a color then one or more channels is blown and you can bring back quite a bit of detail.

 

[camjam]

Thanks, MLeeK. To blown.... I was able to get more definition on the flames edges/outline, but no flame color. Made a couple adjustments and was able to get some more color in the smoke.