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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!

21 comments:

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

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

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  4. Wow - how daring! Such gorgeous shots.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  14. Hi Al, awesome reflections!

    Have a great weekend.

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  15. That is awesome reflections in water.

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  16. Beautiful photography and what fun those balloons must be!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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