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Rodney9 · Sep 6, 2009, 8:42 PM

Three hot air balloons went over us this morning...

Rodney9 · Sep 6, 2009, 8:44 PM

These 3 shots are the best of about a dozen I took fairly quickly, the balloons can move quite fast.

Rodney9 · Sep 6, 2009, 8:46 PM

All taken with my K20D and Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED hand held.

Trojansoc · Sep 6, 2009, 9:09 PM

Really nice shots. I always love shooting these guys. I like #1 the best because of the color contrasts and a beautiful sky.

Paul

Goldwinger · Sep 6, 2009, 10:00 PM

Excellent photos Rod.

Gumnut · Sep 6, 2009, 11:13 PM

great photos
i like the second one
a good perspective of the balloon

i recently went up in one, just outside Northam
and can agree that they move fast
my photos didnt come out to brilliant
the lighting was very flat
the landscape even flatter

and once you have seen one paddock you have seen them all
some things i did learn
you cant take bags on board, so stuff your pockets with lenses
ther eisnt much room to manouver in the basket
once you are in a position you stay there
fisheyes whilst different are not a great lens in a balloon
there are heaps of wires and ropes dangling in the way

if you want to have a look at results they are on my site
http://www.johndolphin.net/photos/ca....php?cat_id=94

Rodney9 · Sep 7, 2009, 2:16 AM

Thank You Paul, GW and John.

Rodney

Keltech · Sep 7, 2009, 7:44 AM

Terrific shots ,Rodney. I have to agree with Paul on liking #1 the best. I would like to take a ride in one someday.

Lou

mtngal · Sep 7, 2009, 5:19 PM

The lighting on the first one is outstanding! However, my favorite is the second one, it's such a great perspective. The third one is also excellent, a lovely series.

Rodney9 · Sep 7, 2009, 11:20 PM

Thank You Harriet and Lou.

Rodney

Sep 6, 2009, 8:44 PM	#2
Rodney9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bundaberg , Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,297	These 3 shots are the best of about a dozen I took fairly quickly, the balloons can move quite fast. Attached Images __________________

Sep 6, 2009, 8:46 PM	#3
Rodney9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bundaberg , Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,297	All taken with my K20D and Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED hand held. Attached Images __________________

Sep 6, 2009, 10:00 PM	#5
Goldwinger Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 6,515	Excellent photos Rod. Attached Images __________________ GW Life's a breeze on a Goldwing...

Sep 6, 2009, 11:13 PM	#6
Gumnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,259	great photos i like the second one a good perspective of the balloon i recently went up in one, just outside Northam and can agree that they move fast my photos didnt come out to brilliant the lighting was very flat the landscape even flatter and once you have seen one paddock you have seen them all some things i did learn you cant take bags on board, so stuff your pockets with lenses ther eisnt much room to manouver in the basket once you are in a position you stay there fisheyes whilst different are not a great lens in a balloon there are heaps of wires and ropes dangling in the way if you want to have a look at results they are on my site http://www.johndolphin.net/photos/ca....php?cat_id=94 __________________ www.johndolphin.net/photos

Sep 7, 2009, 2:16 AM	#7
Rodney9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bundaberg , Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,297	Thank You Paul, GW and John. Rodney __________________

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Sep 6, 2009, 8:42 PM	#1
Rodney9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bundaberg , Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,297	Hot Air Ballon Three hot air balloons went over us this morning... Attached Images __________________

Sep 6, 2009, 9:09 PM	#4
Trojansoc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, AR Posts: 3,650	Really nice shots. I always love shooting these guys. I like #1 the best because of the color contrasts and a beautiful sky. Paul

Sep 7, 2009, 7:44 AM	#8
Keltech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Andover, Massachusetts Posts: 2,177	Terrific shots ,Rodney. I have to agree with Paul on liking #1 the best. I would like to take a ride in one someday. Lou

Sep 7, 2009, 5:19 PM	#9
mtngal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Frazier Park, CA Posts: 14,963	The lighting on the first one is outstanding! However, my favorite is the second one, it's such a great perspective. The third one is also excellent, a lovely series.

Sep 7, 2009, 11:20 PM	#10
Rodney9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bundaberg , Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,297	Thank You Harriet and Lou. Rodney __________________

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