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Jul 18, 2010 21:25 |  #1

This weekend was a balloon festival near my home. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate so there wasn't as much flying as I was hoping for. I thought I'd share some of my photos from this weekend.

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1. Morning flight

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2. Target Competition - you can somewhat see the yellow streamer from the lowest balloon that was dropped in an attempt to hit a target.
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5. The glow was the most interesting part to photograph since they didn't fly much.
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6. But I also like the silhouette of the balloons against the sunset.
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8. Then there were the fireworks at the end.
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Jul 18, 2010 21:35 |  #2

I really enjoyed the fireworks, especially 52,54,and 55! I'll give it a try next time we have some down here in St. Louis. May I ask what your settings were? Thanks


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Jul 18, 2010 21:39 |  #3

Thanks. I used BULB setting and set aperature between f/8 & f/11 or more. If it's a really bright, vibrant point in the display, I changed it to f/11 or so. That would help to prevent blowing out too much of the colors. I would let the exposure go anywhere from 2 to 10 seconds using a wireless remote.



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Jul 18, 2010 21:40 |  #4

Oh, and my Aunt that lives down around StL was telling me today that there's a balloon festival there in September, I believe.



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Jul 19, 2010 09:23 |  #5

Thanks, I looked it up, it is The Great Forest Park Balloon Race and it is September 17-19 in Forest Park. I'll see if I'm off work and try to go.


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Jul 19, 2010 10:27 |  #6

Good series.


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Jul 19, 2010 10:45 |  #7

PhotosGuy wrote in post #10563846 (external link)
Good series.

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