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Photographer’s Note

I was at last year's Albuquerque Balloon Festival in New Mexico and took this photo of a ballooner inside of the hot air ballon as it was being filled. It's a very big process...the gas burners are set sideways and roar to life like a jet engine, filling the empty nylon shell with hot air. It is huge inside, like a building. This particular day was gloomy outside...no bright blue skies. So this shot ended up being one of my better ones I think

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partha (13657) 2009-04-10 7:21

HI,
A beautiful shot. U have chosen the ballon to spead over the frame and thats a nice idea. The inclusion of the person gives nice dynamism and the gives the essence of the big baloon.
Regards.
Partha

Fransx (1453) 2009-04-10 7:34

Hello Ted,

Love this colourful picture! The composition is very good. The man in the left hand sides fits well with the circular shape on the right.
Excellent exposure and sharpness.
Well done. Regards.

Francis Xavier

giorgimer (20964) 2009-04-10 8:49

Hi ted,

I like a lot hot air baloons shots, I just had one opportunity to take some:
http://www.trekearth.com/members/giorgimer/photos/Europe/Italy/Lombardia/Lodi/Castiraga_Vidardo/
Colors are stunning, human presence is a very good idea.

TFS

Gio

pauloog (6354) 2009-04-10 9:26

Hello Ted,
An original view well executed. Wonderful colours and patterns radiating from a central point and the presence of the man gives scale.
Regards,
Paul

LamCam (3603) 2009-04-10 13:03

Hello Ted,
Very well balanced composition using these vivid colours to great effect. The figure is positioned perfectly.
Best wishes....Maggie

jonathan_hart (22570) 2009-04-10 13:31

i like this kind of picture inside the balloons, this one had beautiful patterns
jc

zoomer (487) 2009-04-10 18:00 [Comment]

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jean11-3 (2799) 2009-04-11 4:54

Excellent composition Ted, with the circular opening balanced by the man walking into the frame.
No-one would know that the day was dull with these vibrant colours,they are really eye catching.
Tfs, regards Jean.