The Country Side of New Jersey
Big Balloons, Little Balloons
Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 13 August 2008 in Transportation.
@Dimitrios: Thank you, Dimitrios!
@saeed: Thank you.
@Amir: Thank you.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Wonderful contrasts. We'll miss that elephant, Betty.
13 Aug 2008 10:47am
@Michael Skorulski: It's at the Fair every year... maybe next year! :-) Thanks, Michael.
@MJ: Thanks, MJ.
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine!
@Judy: Thanks, Judy!
Tracey from White Hall, United States
I think the men in the background pulling on the balloon make the shot! The colors are beautiful too!
13 Aug 2008 1:04pm
@Tracey: They do make the shot! That was very interesting to watch! Thanks, Tracey.
@Earnest: Thanks, Earnest!
@Ron: Thanks, Ron!
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, Canada
A great finish to the flight series.
Write a story about Horton Hits the Heights.
13 Aug 2008 4:08pm
@Michael Rawluk: THAT'S what I should have titled yesterday's photo!!! :-) Thanks, Michael!
@saman: Thanks, Saman!
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
You can tell in this colorful photo that the sun is starting its ascent and it's time to wrap up for the day. This has been such a fun series Betty and I have really enjoyed it. We will miss the elephant, he was so cute.
13 Aug 2008 7:45pm
@Marion: Thanks, Marion! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I have seen the elephant balloon before, but never up close like this. MJ and I had great fun that evening photographing the balloons at the fair!
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
It certainly looks a big gathering for the event, and you have all the colors bright and clear.
13 Aug 2008 8:05pm
@Observing: It was a huge gathering... the balloons launch almost every night of Fair (weather permitting), and people come from all over to watch!
@Alun Lambert: Actually, they are getting ready to go up! Thanks, Alun.
@Helma: Thanks.
Gary from Cochise County, United States
During your balloon series I have noticed you have used the light to your advantage in every shot. Good job!
14 Aug 2008 2:10am
@Gary: Thank you very much, Gary!
@Michael: Thanks!
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
What a fun image this is! The red just 'pops' here...great!
15 Aug 2008 2:01pm
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/350 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
75 mm (35mm equiv.)