Huge Baloon !!! Photo

Photographer’s Note

Ballooning in Capadocia is a must!

Unfortunately, it’s also very expensive and I didn’t have enough money to try it. But every one I talked who had done it said it was an unforgettable experience. However I did enjoy the sight of the balloons plunging into the valleys and Goreme streets, or just hovering above the town, every day very early in the morning, while taking breakfast in my hotel’s terrace.

I like this photo because it gives a real sense of scale of the balloon size: When we see them up in the sky, we never picture their hugeness!
ABOUT THE LIGHT: I could give more contrast to the photo, making the image sharper. But that would loose some of the misty atmosphere, that I think it’s a plus. What do you think? All critics are welcome.

gaby, ChrisJ, jafadabret, Tue, berek, paura has marked this note useful

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gaby (19793) 2005-10-10 3:48

Hi Ricardo - fantastic shot - I like the similarity between the rocks and the balloon - I think it'a good idea to let this shot with low contrast because the coca red will be too strong -
Have a nice week
Thanks
Gaby

ChrisJ (70443) 2005-10-10 3:56

Ola Ricardo

I would reduce brightness, & increase contrast. I may try a ws later. Obrigado & parabens!

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recepyuksel (17786) 2005-10-10 4:38

Very nice compo. I agree with gaby s chritique..
Regatds...

msuess (615) 2005-10-13 2:41

Hi Ricardo
great shot! i just wanted to do a workshop when i saw that there is already one :) the composition and the landscape is very nice.
regards,
Martin

pitai (3925) 2005-10-15 21:18

Ola Ricardo,
I saw your picture, my first reaction was to make a WS out of it. I do undestand that you want to keep the original version. However, I think you can keep the mood of the picture increasing the saturation. Otherwise it looks kind of wash out. About the composition, I love it. Those pointy rocks. Are quite something. I wasn´t going to make you a WS, but I change my mind. Let me know what you thing.
Kind regards,
Gabriel

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jafadabret (40323) 2005-10-31 4:58

Salut Ricardo, si la note ne précisait pas ta préférence pour l'original on voterait pour le premier WS qui n'est pas si mal réalisé mais le deuxième garde l'atmosphère embrumée de l'original. J'ai ajouté ce cliché au thème "Montgolfiers".

fayeulle (26547) 2005-11-01 16:48

Hi Ricardo
This shot is fantastic. However the contrast is low and the shot can be highly improved/
Have a nice evening
JP

Tue (25608) 2006-02-21 17:21

Hej Ricardo,
Wonderful to see this big balloon in the middle of those amazing rocks. Very nice capture and you composed the photo well. The colours are a bit faded, but as you self say, this gives also this nice misty atmosphere.
Good work, thanks for sharing!
Hilsner,
Lars

berek (29019) 2006-03-25 7:45

Hi Ricardo,
this picture is last one which I don't rate on your gallery . good panoramic view. mystic and interesting picture my friend . have a nice Saturday.
TFS.
B.Erek
Meaning ( Sense ) 8,Framing:9,Idea :10

giorgimer (21478) 2008-11-03 7:17

Hi Ric,

we can clearly say "Always Coca Cola!". Impressive presence with its huge size. The myst adds effect.

TFS

Gio

paura (39258) 2009-02-16 16:03

Ricardo,
Deve ser realmente uma experiencia impar e render também lindas fotografias. Aqui, ainda em terra, propicia também interessante contraste.

Abraço

Paulo