The colours of the rainbow... Photo

Photographer’s Note

The other early morning I went for a walk to catch the autumn colours. As a nice surprise, I also caught this balloon being blown up and ready for the off....
The person was holding the tether as the balloon was being filled with air.
I was struck by the lovely colours of the rainbow. These balloons are so colourful. It is a treat to live in New Mexico and be able to watch them in the sky on a regular basis.
PP work
original, resize , sharpen, frame.

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batalay (20810) 2008-10-26 22:09

Hello Joni,

This image is a testament both to technology and to the artistic eye of the photographer. It is a sensational and original composition with vivid colors and obsidian-sharp imagery. Bravo! Please, don't worry about critiquing it, but here is a hot air balloon from an entirely different vantage point,Hot Air Over Luxor. (I've written a short history of hot air balloon flight.)

Warm regards,

Bulent

pablominto (40402) 2008-10-27 0:58

Hello Joni,

A colourful frame, a dynamic capture!
You manage to make well use of the lines in composition, good texture in the fabric...
A colourful and artistic image!

Greetings,
Pablo -

lrw1966 (1630) 2008-10-27 8:09

Joni, my Frined, Hi:

Marvelous colors with excellent clarity and texture of the materials.

Congratulations, very nicely done. my friend
Larry
USA-tfs

stego (22350) 2008-10-28 12:48

Hi Joni,
It's a striking image, not only for the vibrant colors, but also for the use of graphics in the compo.
The only thing that I wonder if it could make it better is the cropped circle. As a matter of fact, the crop doesn't disturb me, but I wonder if the image wouldn't be even more appealing if it was complete.
Regards, José.

Sistercosmo (2569) 2008-10-28 12:53

Hi Joni,
wonderful shot! I really like the way you position the balloon in the frame. The colors are beautiful and the entire compostion is sharp and artistic. Excellent work!
Thanks and take care,
Linda

trekks (14262) 2008-10-29 7:21

hi Joni

After seeing your shot of the balloons rising in the air, this close up view is another great abstract version to see the colors. Presented in such rich saturation, it is really impressive to see the lines and texture of the fabric.

You left a top left corner nicely to show the sky and that enhances the composition much better.

tfs, bill

Royaldevon (5890) 2008-11-03 15:15

Hello Joni,

I am amazed at the variety of shots that you have captured from this ballooning day!
This is just wonderful!
The colours, the details, the fine composition, simply ooze out of this shot!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)