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My daughter and I went ballooning on Friday evening at the Mosel Balloon Festival in Fohren, Germany. It was perfect weather and we had a ball. It was my daughter's first ride and I think she is hooked!
All shots with my a700 and Sigma 24-70 HSM.
Comments and critque always welcome.

A look at part of the start area (about 80 balloons started)



Burn, baby, burn!



Getting ready



Waiting for start clearance



Shortly after the start



More shots in Part 2

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

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just floating along over the Mosel valley



colorful Rizzi balloon



everywhere balloons



anyone thristy?



our pilot, Leo (a real expert)



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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

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Hey, this is fun!



approaching the landing area



touch down!



Prost!



Chaser for CC! (my daughter)



A real fun evening!

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
Thanks - I really enjoyed these, as I've taken balloon shots before but always wished I could do it from an airborne pov; these are great - nice composition and vantage point, and very believable colors. Thanks for sharing them.

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Rich

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A great colourful series Gary.

I agree with Ralf, that shot is also my pick of your series.

What a unforgettably great way to share a morning with your daughter.

Prost Steve - Sorry, but you will just have to imagine the Champagne :)
 
thanks very much! I actually did not take all that many shots this time as we were chatting a lot and just enjoying the ride. I hope to take the wife and daughter both before too long and to start in a meadow nearby.

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
I highly recommend going for a ride as it is a real kick in the pants! (and that comes from an old fighter pilot).
Thanks very much for commenting!

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
your father had darn good taste!
Try it, you'll love it.
Thanks for looking!

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
Thanks so much for looking and commenting!

Yes, the daughter and I had a wonderful evening together and a great ride in perfect weather conditions.

As an old fighter pilot, I have always wanted to give my daughter a feel for the fun of flying. Gave her an unforgettable chopper ride some years ago and now this. Wish I could put her in the backseat of a fighter. ;-)

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
What a lovely day for you both. I enjoyed this whole series. The wide shot with all the balloons getting ready to land was awesome.
 
thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comments!

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
Yes, it was really great to be in the air with my daugther and we had a grand time! Thanks very, very much for stopping to comment!

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
thanks very much! I appreciate you looking!

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
Gary,

Glad that you and your daughter had a "blast"..I really like the expression on the pilot's face while he's drinking a "weissbeer"after the ride...Beautiful colors..
Bill

P.S. Maybe your wife had more fun watching vs riding? By now, you should know she's going to do what she desires..LOL
 
Our pilot, Leo, is a really great guy as well as being a number 1 pilot. He made the trip a wonderful experience for my daughter. I think the wife is starting to warm to the idea of going for a ride. We'll see ....
Thanks for commenting; very much appreciated as always!

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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

http://www.pbase.com/busch
 
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