The Country Side of New Jersey
Elephant Balloon Heading Over the Mountain
Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 12 August 2008 in Transportation.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Nice to see the elephant has joined all of his friends
12 Aug 2008 10:38am
@Peter Miller: That evening there were balloons everywhere!
Chris from South Jersey, United States
It stands out even at a distance - it is a striking balloon, and you have captured it wonderfully......
12 Aug 2008 11:10am
@Chris: Thanks, Chris!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
lol you made me chuckle it looks so endearing among the more 'normal' balloons, love it ;)
12 Aug 2008 12:12pm
@Lorraine: Glad it made you chuckle! It's a beautiful balloon!
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
The 'character' balloons always capture people's interest. This was a wonderful series, Betty.
12 Aug 2008 12:16pm
@Judy: Thanks, Judy!
MJ from Delaware, United States
great shot betty... I still can't get over how blue the sky was that evening....great series
12 Aug 2008 12:28pm
@MJ: For the hot, humid week we were having... that evening was just beautiful! Thanks!
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, Canada
That guy looks even better up in the blue sky. Lovely balanced shot.
12 Aug 2008 3:42pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks, Michael.
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
And still the Elephant stands out, good one
12 Aug 2008 4:20pm
@Alun Lambert: It certainly does stand out!
@Ina: Thanks, Ina.
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Everyday I go to your post, I smile when I see this balloon.
12 Aug 2008 5:12pm
@Gary: Thanks, Gary... I'm glad it makes you smile!
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Bye, bye Mr. Elephant. Such a great picture Betty.
12 Aug 2008 6:32pm
@Marion: Thanks, Marion!
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Very nice image of all those balloons, very luminous and clean. Can we choose? I prefer the one with the funny face.
Thanks for your comment
12 Aug 2008 7:19pm
@Paco Díaz: You are welcome, Paco. And, thank you!
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
I'll admit that this photo makes me smile.... must have been great fun.
12 Aug 2008 8:09pm
@Earnest: Glad that it made you smile, Earnest... it was great fun. It was a rare, clear evening for taking photos.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
There they go... the elephant really stands out against the rest. Lovely crisp image.
12 Aug 2008 9:40pm
@Observing: Thank you.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
There is something really joyful about seeing a sky full of balloons ... thanks for that, Betty ... you have no idea how much I needed a little joy at this moment.
13 Aug 2008 2:21am
@Ron: I'm glad that I could help!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
The elephant balloon amidst the crowd. This is an exciting image, Betty.
13 Aug 2008 2:35am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks, Michael!
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/250 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
75 mm (35mm equiv.)