Dailies
Colorado Balloon Classic - We went to this event very early this foggy morning. The balloon launch was delayed several times, but eventually, around 8:30, the balloons starting launching. There was apparently almost no wind aloft, so, after they launched, the balloons just hung around in the air over us for a long time. This shot was early in the first wave of launches. The shot was taken with my fisheye lens. I still have many, many shots of this event to process, but if you'd like to see a few of the others, they can be found here in my "Colorado Balloon Classic" gallery, which is in the "Other" category: http://fotoeffects.smugmug.com/Other/Colorado-Balloon-Classic/9540120_hQhxe#641316963_fagpa. I actually entered a different shot from the balloon festival in the Dgrin Challenge "A Different Perspective." I have not had any success in the challenges so far, but it is such a good learning experience that I keep trying. My train shots were done with the thought that I might use them in the challenge. With regard to the train shots, I actually took pics of two different trains. The first was not moving too fast and I got pretty cocky that I was completely safe so close to the tracks. The second train came through much faster, and, although I seemed to be fine, I must admit it was a bit more unnerving. However, I'll probably do it again, as I really did not get the shot I was hoping for.
Thanks for the great response to my train shot. A lot of you also looked at some of the other shots in my "Trains, Trains, Trains" gallery, under the "Other" category. Thanks for all the comments. I sure appreciate them.
Have a great Monday --- if that is possible?
Terry Allen
on June 12, 2018Great shot of the action, both ballon and spectator!
Donna McCommon
on June 12, 2018Wonderful colors.
Bruno Suignard
on June 12, 2018superb balloon scene!!
RarOiseau Y'APAS
on June 12, 2018A beautiful picture of this event.
arctangent
on July 19, 2016Clearly this is one of your more popular shots from the past, and one I hadn't yet seen, so I'm glad John Chapman brought it back to public view with his comment. It's worth seeing, over and over, I'd say. It captures the spirit of the event fantastically well.
johnchapmanphotographer
on July 19, 2016Hi, this is GREAT.
j-men
on April 27, 2013Marvelous captured; fantastic colors & detail.
(Jimmy Sr.)
K-man
on December 1, 2011love everything about this shot...
PAULBELLINGERSR
on October 18, 2011Real nice shot!
fireflystudio
on October 18, 2011Very cool.