A very powerful image, Slip. I am struck by how the cold, hard blue ( such as the blue blood of veins ) against the heat of the photo. Within the zone, it seems that humanity is all but lost.
While this isn't a NaPo poem, I wanted to let you know how strongly I feel you've come out of the gate this year! Very proud of you and look forward to you crossing the finish line as solidly as you did last year!