Adirondack Balloon Festival Sep 08'

[JC4]

Hadn't been to this festival in over 20 years. Very large event!

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[Flashstan]

Very nice, I like #1 and the night shot.

[amckenzie4]

Numbers two and three for me. Two, because the lighting is incredible: I love the reflections on the water, especially.

Three, because I've never been able to successfully capture flame, and I'm always impressed when people can. 8-) (Also, the expression on the guy on the left is great...)

[BottomBracket]

Very nice and colorful. Balloons make great subjects.

[philmar]

great shots....the balloon being filled looks very similar to the one I rode recently at the Gatineau Balloon Festival. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=563501)

Did you have the oportunity to go up in one?

Thanks for sharing.

[JC4]

Thanks all, for looking and the comments.



great shots....the balloon being filled looks very similar to the one I rode recently at the...

Did you have the oportunity to go up in one?


I had a chance, the balloon on the ground in #1 & #3, but passed. After seeing your thread, I probably should have gone for a ride :). But, at 5am I'm too groggy to make a decision like that, so no thanks, was the easy answer :)

[zerovision]

Super nice pics. I like #1, very cool, but my fav is definitely #2. Great pictures.

[KillerBlackbird]

I almost went to this on Sunday but the weather was looking crappy. Very nice shots!

[SAS_TDS]

I have always wanted to shoot one of these.

great shots

[philmar]

I had a chance, the balloon on the ground in #1 & #3, but passed. After seeing your thread, I probably should have gone for a ride :). But, at 5am I'm too groggy to make a decision like that, so no thanks, was the easy answer :)

Too bad. An early morning balloon ride would clear the grogginess. Being suspended like that in what feels like a flimsy rattan basket certainly awakens the brain!