Thanks :-)
They are all matches… every shot…. there is a lighter just below the match head out of shot that is used to ignite the match. the flame from the lighter does not actually touch the match, you hold it underneath the match and count how long it takes for the heat to build up and ignite the match.. then when you have your time… you try get the shot.
VERTIGO, i use a nikon D300 and i borrowed a 105mm macro lens from a friend ( sigma lens i think )
then i just followed a tutorial i found Astrum fire starter tutorials on his flickr site, the link is below if you would like to try. http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianpaller/3073286491/