That´s me in the real world ;-) my appearance at Extraschicht 2015 A few days ago, I posted a fire-themed image in the gallery. The inspiration for it didn’t simply come from the DAZ fire tools or from other flame-filled artworks, it came from a deeply personal experience. As a bit of background, I’m attaching a personal photo of myself from 2015. It was taken during one of my larger public performances at an event called "Extraschicht," a cultural festival in the Ruhr region of Germany. By that time, I had already been working with fire fans for about three years. Still, every performance, especially the bigger ones, was exciting and meaningful in its own way. The feeling of playing with fire, seeing it, hearing it, smelling it, and experiencing it with all your senses has left a deep impression on me. As a fire performer, you never truly “control” fire. Instead, you enter into a respectful dialogue with it, follow its rules carefully, and in return, it grants you unforgettable moments. This may sound a little dramatic to some, but that was my path into the world of fire. Even though I no longer perform, the experience remains a part of me. And who knows, my hair may no longer be fiery red but peacefully gray, yet I might still pick up my fire tools again one day. Until then, I’ll keep exploring ways to capture that special feeling through DAZ and bring it to life creatively whenever I can. Samara Blue #fire #firedance #samarablue #dreamtime #firedfighter #dowhatyoulove #artist #fireartist #myself #ashestopower #bornoffire #reborn #invictus #burning