Sunday’s Hidden Treasure.
Awaiting The Launch.
Not long after sunrise, large groups of photographers gather for the morning launch of the hot air balloons at the 2010 Pittsfield, NH Hot Air Balloon Festival.
Canon EOS 1D Mk IIN
Canon EF 50mm f1.4
iso 100, 6 seconds @ f11
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This entry was posted on November 18, 2012 by Jeff Sinon. It was filed under Landscape, New Hampshire, Photography, Sunday's Hidden Treasure, Sunrise and was tagged with american flag, clouds, dramatic, hot air balloon festival, mist, new hampshire, people, photographer, Photography, pink, pittsfield, purple, reflection, Sunday, sunrise, treasure, trees, water.
Comments and thoughtful critiques are always welcome.
Oh, what a beautiful morning! I’m glad you were there.
November 18, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Thanks Gary! Fortunately the clouds and the mist made up got the fact that the wind was wrong. Usually the balloons will come over the water and a few pilots will be kind enough to bring their balloons down and dip the baskets in the water. The wind di finally change, but by then the light was gone.
November 19, 2012 at 7:10 am
Now that’s a sunrise! I would love to photograph a hot air ballon festival…all that color and interesting shapes to feast one’s eye on!
November 19, 2012 at 8:15 am
It sure made up for the fact that the wind was blowing the balloons the wrong way! My favorite part of the rally is the “night glow.” In the evening, after it gets dark, they inflate some of the balloons and by adjusting the mixture on the burner, get the entire balloon to glow. In a field with 8-10 balloons it’s beautiful. This is one of my favorites, http://www.jeffsinon.com/Cars/Art-Of-The-Car/i-pCg3FsM/1/M/hot-air-balloon-night-glow-1-M.jpg
November 19, 2012 at 9:09 pm
I wondered why I never see a sky like that, but then it dawn on me .. I am still sleeping
These fluffy pink clouds are just breathtaking..
November 19, 2012 at 8:20 am
That’ll do it. One thing all nature / landscape photographers need is a good alarm clock. And the willingness to use it!
November 19, 2012 at 9:10 pm
This header is fantastic … looks like capuccino foam
November 19, 2012 at 8:21 am
Thank you! Now I want one!
November 19, 2012 at 9:11 pm
November 20, 2012 at 2:38 am
Great shot Jeff. The thin layer of mist on the surface of the water really gives this the “wow” factor. Superb!
November 19, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Thanks a lot Jim. I love it when Mother Nature makes my job easier.
November 19, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Love the colors!
November 19, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Thanks Belen. Does this mean we can expect a new post from you soon? Lately it seems that right after you leave a comment on my blog, I get a notification of a new post from you
November 20, 2012 at 5:42 am
Actually, I was planning to get a new post up at the end of last week, but the weekend turned out to be insane. Now that I know someone’s expecting it, I’ll try to get it done asap
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November 20, 2012 at 6:37 am
I’m standing here tapping my foot impatiently waiting
November 20, 2012 at 7:15 am
Oooooooohh
November 19, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Well thank you!
November 20, 2012 at 5:43 am
Wow! This is incredible sky color. Also love mist just over the water of the lake. What time was this taken, 5-530am?
This is right up there with my favorites of your images!
Nate
November 20, 2012 at 8:05 am
Thanks Nate, and good guess. 5:38 to be exact.
November 20, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Wonderful photo. I was gonna ask for the f-stop and all those details, but then I used my eyes
November 26, 2012 at 2:42 pm
You must be getting old like me
November 26, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Yes, I’m definitely getting old. The other day I parked my bike for the winter because I didn’t feel safe bicycling in the darkness (I have no lights). That’s such an old man’s way of thinking…
They say that Inside every old man there’s a young boy wondering: “what happened?”.
November 27, 2012 at 12:32 am
Oh I definitely have that boy inside!
November 27, 2012 at 5:32 am