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08-OCT-2005

Oct 8. Going up

Went for my first ride in a balloon. It was both exciting and disappointing.
Although foggy on the ground, it looked as if it was clearing.
Once we were aloft however, it just got worse and worse.
Nothing to see up there but a sea of white, eventually.
These 2 are commercial flight balloons, the one on the right holds 20 passengers.
We were in a private balloon,3 man basket, very difficult to take photos.
As we rose we had a good view of the paddocks full of Pattersons Curse

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/60s f/5.0 at 18.0mm iso400 with Flash full exif

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Tommy Junger15-Oct-2005 12:37
Great variety and superb colors! Well done!
steve mcsweeny10-Oct-2005 21:05
Great shot,Sheila.I would love to do somthing like that:)
shatterbug10-Oct-2005 20:32
Well, at least you got a good PaD out of it. Nice comp. Sorry about the lack of view from up high.
Al Chesworth10-Oct-2005 16:42
Nice picture, sorry it was a dissapointing ride.
Guest 10-Oct-2005 16:18
It happens... You made the best in the situation. I like this fallen balloon on the left. It depicts the atmosphere ;-)
Guest 10-Oct-2005 08:12
Colorful balloons! I have fear of hights though I always dream to experience the airballoon.. :o)
beverley harrison10-Oct-2005 07:17
beautiful colours, shame the fog did'nt clear for you though!
Brian McAllister10-Oct-2005 02:03
Nicely composed and colorful shot.
Karen Leaf10-Oct-2005 01:59
Sorry you didn't have clear skies Sheila but I'm sure it was very exciting. The on the dround is amazing. Great double balloon shot.
Gra Tomlin10-Oct-2005 01:51
very nice picture