A UFO in the sky Photo

Photographer’s Note

I took this picture during the Hot Air Baloon Festival In Carpineti, near Reggio Emilia.

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sevy (13296) 2008-02-19 0:50

Hello Stefano,

Very nice picture, I like it a lot. The composition put in opposition using the diagonal the man in black silhouette and the balloon in pastel colors through the fog.
The colors of the balloon are really a focus point in the picture has the fog washed out pretty all the other colors in the photo.

Yves.

besnard (30510) 2008-02-19 1:00

Bonjour Stefano
Joli cliché de ce paysage brumeux avec le ballon coloré et la présence, en contre-jour, du personnage qui donne de l'animation à l'image.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

Paolo (40694) 2008-02-19 1:12

Ciao Stefano, perfettamente bilanciata questa immagine, con la mongolfiera colorata ma sbiadita d aun lato e la sagoma scura dell'uomo dall'altra parte!
ottimo il POV. ottima la bella luce fredda e nebbiosa e belli i colori a tinte pastello.
ciao

vinicio (22356) 2008-02-19 1:30

Una vera apparizione colorata, un sogno quasi, bello il contrasto dei piani della foto con il forte controluce e la mongolfiera che vola nella foschia mantenendo il colore, bella foto, Complimenti Stefano.
Ciao
Vinicio

danos (32228) 2008-02-19 2:22

Ciao Stefano,
i was browsing and came across your fine image taken at the most perfect time of the day.The light fog,in combination with the superb placement of the hot air baloon and the figure of the man make the shot great.I don't think you could better the quality or the sharpness, they are just outstanding. It's a superb capture,an excellent job.Well done Stefano.

Regards,Danos

kri54 (1515) 2008-02-19 2:22

quelle belle lumière tout en transparence, elle rend les couleurs très douces

PixelTerror (86038) 2008-02-19 2:24

Ciao Stefano,
Filtered light was a bit difficult in the upper left corner but the composition is very good because so well balanced between the two elements, I like such compositions.
Have a nice day JY

marknunnerley (2768) 2008-02-19 2:27

Again mist is playing a big part in the photos on te here today Stefano. You can just make out the hills in the distance giving a sense of calm with the balloon slowly rising into the sky. Hope it was warmer than in Paris!
best regards,
Mark

johnfreeman (2220) 2008-02-19 3:34

Hi Stefano,
I like the way both the dark silhouette of the man and the brightly coloured balloon stand out well against the highkey misty background.
The two strong focal points in opposing corners create a powerful diagonal movement. I can almost imagine a line running between the two, as if the man were controlling the balloon like a kite!
John

sebinho342 (18736) 2008-02-19 5:22

Hi Stefano, another excellent picture in your gallery, you add them into it like pearls on a bead :)
The placement very near to frame of your main elements works here very well, and for sure the UFO is the key of the success of this shot, a clash of colors, a break on the monotony of the site, and the inclusion of this soul in foreground is very nicely done.
I really do love your pictures

lestans (15448) 2008-02-19 5:42

Ciao Stefano!
atmosfera stranissima, soggeto da sogno ! Il personaggio e la mongolfiera nella nebbiolina: forse per il tragitto in mongolfiera non sarà stato il tempo migliore, ma la foto è davvero deliziosa.
Ciao!

Livia

ilvao (2248) 2008-02-19 6:58

Ciao Stephano,

Que bella ! J'adore ta composition avec les 2 sujets principaux aux extrémités et la bonne lumière.
LES COULEURS DU BALLON RESORTE TRES BIEN SUR LA BRUME.
Bravo. Bonna journata

jonathan_hart (22570) 2008-02-19 7:34

man ! the composition is so great, excellent POV and moment captured, perfect light and wonderful foggy athmosphere, the silhouette balances with the colored balloon, great :))
regards
jo

Faros (12) 2008-02-19 9:14

Hi Stefano,
Very nice shot against the light.
The black silhouette is perfectly placed,

Phil.

Clementi (43713) 2008-02-19 12:56

Ciao Stefano ,
ma che bella atmosfera tranquilla che trasmette questa foto , molto bello il gioco della foschia che esalta i colori della mongolfiera , la persona da quel giusto senso di vita .
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

abanibi (747) 2008-02-19 13:39

Ciao Stefano! Excellent and very different from the usual baloon images. The mist, the muted colours and the tilted land make it a winner, but the man is a necessary element for composition and warmth.
Very well done!
Best regards,
Inés

devimeuxbe (55853) 2008-02-19 13:42

Hi Stefano
What a beautifull picture !
the touch of color in the cloudy atmosphere is beautifull. The composition is very nice with the human shade
Bertrand

Guenther (6813) 2008-02-19 13:44

Ciao Stefano,
un'altra bellissima composizione, la persona contrapposta alla mongolfiera colorata, bella luce... ottimo lavoro!
ciao
Günther

testmaniac (12060) 2008-02-19 22:04

Hi Stefano, great landscape! Excellent composition and lights! I like it!!!

TFS and regards,
Philip

Nicou (44553) 2008-02-20 0:54

Hello,

Ce blalon de couleur mangigique donne une très belle touche à l'image, j'ador comme il ressort dans ce décor bruments, mangigique.

Bravo et amitiés
Nicou

marietom (31800) 2008-02-20 2:31

Hello Stefano,

Superbement composée, cette image, avec les couleurs du ballon qui contrastent avec le presque contre jour de ton personnage. Bien vu !
Marie

meyerd (1498) 2008-02-20 2:54

Hi Stefano,
what a great picture, this. I have many hot-air balloons in my region but I never succeeded to take such a poetic shot. The composition is just perfect.
Best regards
Dietrich

avene (10942) 2008-02-20 3:53

this is such a great shot, Stefano, I like a lot the contrast between the gray fog and mist in the distance and bright colours of the air ballon. the way you have composed it creates a strong diagonal line between the silhouette of the man and the baloon, and I find the diagonals are the best way to create a dynamism in the photo. excellent work, I like it a lot.
best,
Kristine

mirarer (4320) 2008-02-20 14:00

Ciao Stefano,
Me gusta la nota de color del globo, como se perfilan los árboles y la silueta en contrate con la niebla. Y todo ello muy bien compuesto.
Auguri,
Mirari

cam (8880) 2008-02-21 18:59

Hello Stefano
Peaceful and quiet under the magic light you had at this moment.
the man balances the photo and the misty trees unites both worlds.
Well done, the light is magic.
Charles

brandstaetter (14026) 2008-02-23 3:27

Ciao Stefano,
molto bella, i soggetti negli angoli, ma la cosa piu´ bella per me e´ che nel "cielo" si trova un altro paessaggio con alberi e un piccolo villaggio.
Complimenti, Christian

ayansadhu (1497) 2008-02-23 5:42

Excellent canvas worth gazing for quite a long time...
this is an absolute masterpiece
the balance, the composition, the colors & the colorlessness, the rim light effect, all makes it so perfect...

Angshu (33561) 2008-02-25 20:11

Ciao Stefano
A striking image, as we have come to expect from you. Except the green patch in the bottom (& of course the balloon), this looked like a monochrome image. The mist creates a very good BG against which the colours of the balloon stands out. Love the light which falls from the left on the man, creating a slight halo. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

grantlp (2104) 2008-03-09 21:20

Hi Stefano,
This is truly superb. The soft tones in the background work so well against the foreground hill-top, and the balloon hidden amongst the valley's mist provides the interest and focal point in the shot. The man also provides a great element in the composition and he is nicely silhouetted against the misty background. This is a phot full of atmosphere and charm. Wonderful!
Cheers Grant

dilane (10228) 2008-03-12 10:29

Bonjour Stefano
Déjà sans le ballon et le personnage, la photo était magnifique...tu te t'es pas contenté d'un ballon de couleur, tu as réussi à avoir un personnage, deux éléments que tu as ajouté à ce paysage en trouvant le moyen de les mettre à chaque bout d'une diagonale, je ne peux que te dire BRAVO - c'est vraiment très beau
amicalement
daniel

Fellini (4958) 2008-08-01 3:43

Oggi sei in pole position in Home Page !!!
complimenti per questo scatto...è una meraviglia..lo metto subito tra i preferiti...
ciao
Buon fine settimana.
Ale

giorgimer (21000) 2008-11-12 0:27

Ciao Stefano,

la trovo una foto eccezionale! Sembra costruita a tavolino. Ottima l'idea di includere la figura umana con la silhouette in controluce. Splendido come la mongolfiera multicolore emerge dalla nebbia.

Bravissimo!

Gio