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Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 14 August 2008 in Transportation.
Balloon launch at the Warren County Farmers' Fair.
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
The light is really special in this one, Betty.
14 Aug 2008 5:32am
@Stephen Phillips: Thank you, Stephen. It was a very rare, not humid, evening for our area!
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
You were fortunate to be this close to the action - another great shot!
14 Aug 2008 10:38am
@Judy: Thank you, Judy.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Lovely color and wonderful composition here, Betty.
14 Aug 2008 11:09am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Got a quick moment to drop in. I like this photo; had no idea there was so much scurrying around to get these things up in the air. Once up, they look so serene floating in the atmosphere.
14 Aug 2008 11:26am
@Viewfinder: I wasn't aware of the work involved until I was part of a launch and got to help! Once you are up there, it's like floating on a cloud. I just love it!
@MJ: Thanks, MJ.
Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States
Great candid capture of the balloonists! I'd love to go up in one for a photo shoot, but I'm terrified of heights!
14 Aug 2008 11:51am
@Eric Fry: The interesting thing about a balloon flight... you have no feeling of height! Last year we were fortunate enough to go up, and the pilot announced that we were one mile high! But as you look out, you are in such awe of the scenery that you have no sensation of being that high. Other people that have gone up and are afraid of heights reported the same feeling.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Draqging colours, it's gorgeous, beautiful mix of people and action shot ;)
14 Aug 2008 12:20pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine!
@Gary: Thanks, Gary!
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
A wonderful shot of the action that takes place after the show. It must be quite a job to put them away.
14 Aug 2008 6:17pm
@Marion: This action was preparing to launch. Actually, I was amazed at how quickly they are put away after a flight, it takes only a few minutes to wrap it all up!
@Alun Lambert: Thanks.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Nice colors and well framed. Like the action in this one.
14 Aug 2008 9:18pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Thank you, Evelyne.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
It looks like hard work all in the name of enjoyment.
15 Aug 2008 4:45am
@Michael Rawluk: It is hard work, and add to that the heat of the evening... but once it's in the air, you forget all that!
@Sandrine: Thank you.
@Earnest: Thanks!
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/90 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
90 mm (35mm equiv.)