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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Lake Dipping

If the wind is right, the more adventurous balloon pilots try to dip in Memorial Lake shortly after take-off. This first one is very daring - the pilot was strapped in a simple seat hanging below the balloon.
The huge boot succeeded - his basket was dripping water after he dipped. That's some impressive piloting!

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21 comments:

  1. Sylvia KSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Oh, how fun!! And what great captures, Al!! I got to take a balloon ride a number of years ago and loved it, but I didn't try hanging outside of the balloon!!! Hope you've had good week and have an even better weekend!! Enjoy!!

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  2. Linda W.September 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    I love the balloon in your first photo. Great reflections too!

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  3. Fun60September 10, 2015 at 1:38 AM

    That must take so much skill. The boot one is still my favourite. Great reflections.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Wow - how daring! Such gorgeous shots.

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  5. sonia a. mascaroSeptember 10, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Wow! Just amazing photos and event!
    I never take a balloon rider before... I think I don't have the enough courage! Lol!

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 10, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Wow... I'm impressed by balloon pilots anyway ... Hope I get to take a ride in one someday.

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 10, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Bill wondered how the boot pilot can see where he's going ( I knew he would enjoy these two posts and he did! )

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  8. eileeninmdSeptember 10, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Awesome reflections and beautiful hot air balloons. Great captures. Have a happy weekend ahead!

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  9. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 10, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Amazing scenes and captures!

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  10. Maiah HarrisonSeptember 10, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Those are really cool photos! That boot balloon is really something, eh? Haven't seen that before :-)
    Maya from Pretty Nails and Tea

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  11. Photo CacheSeptember 10, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    So much fun for the observers. I must be a nervous wreck if I'm in one of these.

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  12. KarenSeptember 10, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Cool reflections!

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  13. IndraniSeptember 10, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Whoa! That is some adventure! And what fantastic photos.

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  14. Spare Parts and PicsSeptember 10, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Wow, wonderful shots!! I really like the composition and the way you captured the full reflection.

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  15. DrillerAASeptember 10, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    That looks like a great thrill ride. Very nice images.

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  16. LeaSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Very interesting!

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  17. JoyfulSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    Hi Al, awesome reflections!

    Have a great weekend.

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  18. RajeshSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    That is awesome reflections in water.

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  19. carol l mckennaSeptember 11, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful photography and what fun those balloons must be!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  20. fredamansSeptember 11, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    WOW!!!!!!

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  21. Refleksjon på livsvegenSeptember 12, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    So nice and funny!

    Happy Weekend :-)

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