Balloon 2 Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This is the second of a small series of photos taken during a hot air balloon trip last year. Because of atmospheric conditions in Australia balloon rides here are done at dawn because the air is most stable.
I took this photo not long after take off using a high ISO as we floated above layers of fog. Just one ridge showed above the fog as the light started to come into the sky.
The photo did have a fair bit of noise so I ran it through a noise filter to ease it back a bit and only sharpened it a little.

jhm, Charo has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

bema (9112) 2009-09-23 2:12

Good evening Ian,

wow, what a nice take, gives a great feeling of depth..
like those colors at the sky and also the visible look down to ths landscape which is still not covered by fog..

have a nice evening, we still have to work here..

Greetings Bernd

jhm (83378) 2009-09-24 3:34

Hello Ian,

What a very nice sight out of the hot air balloon.
Very soft and pleasant for look at through the little bit misty background makes this image great impression. TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

Budapestman (42876) 2009-09-24 4:10

Hi Ian,
beautiful endless landscape with picturesque colours and spectacular composition, the mysterious lights adds a lot to the mood. Beautiful view, indeed. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

Charo (31851) 2009-09-24 15:15

Hello Ian,
A balloon trip should be a real delight.
Also in your country the vastness of the landscape is superb.
Excellent atmosphere and great perspective, although much fog obscures the view.
Best wishes,
Charo