here's a couple more from the Balloon Regatta

[mike_c]

OK, four more. We went on Friday and Saturday morning. Friday was a bit overcast, especially in the early morning.

Inflating the canopy and checking the lines. I want to composite an electric guitar into this guy's hands! ↓



A few balloons shortly after takeoff. More neck cracking. ↓



A neat transportation juxtaposition. ↓



Fire it up! Fire it up! ↓

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Wow, these are phenomenal, my dear mike_c! Love 'em all!

Love the contrail on the third one, between the two balloons. Great juxtaposition!

Thanks so much for sharing these!

[mike_c]

2. it was great fun!

Pretty sure I'm going back next year.

[George McGovern]

3. SO COLOURFUL!! Pretty blue sky. When you going up in one mike_c? You'd get great photos?

[mike_c]

4. We asked about rides

At least one balloon pilot took up a Navajo mom and her two kids, but in general they were not offering rides. The gondolas were pretty small and could only hold four max, including the pilot. I'd love to fly in one!

edit: Oh, there was also a guy there with a one man balloon rig without a traditional gondola. That was super cool!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

5. Great shots!

I love the compositions and the color saturation.

Taking a ride in a hot air balloon is something that I am definitely NOT doing!