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Posted on 28/03/12 11:44:30 AM |
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Deborah Morley
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Balloon ride
I couldn't have picked a better day for a balloon ride if I had tried. The balloon in the distance is flying over Bath, I was over Bristol. Definitely worth getting up at 5.30 for that!  |
Posted on 28/03/12 12:38:12 PM |
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Nick Curtain
Model Master Posts: 1768 Reply  |
Re: Balloon ride
Beautiful Deborah. Also, I admire you bravery! Nick |
Posted on 28/03/12 2:51:50 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Balloon ride
Glorious. And there was me reaching for the Spot Healing Brush to get rid of that irksome spot. |
Posted on 28/03/12 3:09:00 PM |
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Jota120
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Re: Balloon ride
Great aerial image Deborah. I still want to try it, but your timing looks perfect. > that irksome spot Funny Steve 
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Posted on 28/03/12 7:17:31 PM |
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Sophie
Political Parodist Posts: 595 Reply  |
Re: Balloon ride
Fantastic Deborah! Was the balloon steady? You obviously were. Sophie |
Posted on 29/03/12 01:16:27 AM |
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joeysala
Perfect Palmist Posts: 604 Reply  |
Re: Balloon ride
Wowee, Deborah! At first glance I thought it was an ocean scene......then saw the houses, etc. The midground, though..is that ocean waves, or mountain ranges? Looks like Tsunami waves! I love the almost monochromatic color....very soothing! Oh, and I, too, thought the other balloon was a spot on my screen! Joey _________________ "Art is a blade of grass ... and in a moment I will eat it." |
Posted on 29/03/12 7:01:03 PM |
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Deborah Morley
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Re: Balloon ride
Thanks Nick - not brave at all, maybe if I had gone caving! The balloon shows up a lot better at higher resolution! Sophie, the balloon was so steady and the air so still you didn't know you were moving, all that and a glass of champagne. Joey, you are right it does look like waves on the ocean, but it was a range of low hills with very low mist. And yes it was a very peaceful scene. Thanks all. |
Posted on 29/03/12 9:11:38 PM |
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Deb Raskin
Bodywork Boss Posts: 63 Reply  |
Re: Balloon ride
Absolutely beautiful. I live in New Mexico, home to the International Balloon Fiesta in October and have taken two rides myself. Usually images involving balloons offer the viewer the brightly colored, "happy day" perspective on things. It is so nice to see a quiet and serene image with lovely tones. |
Posted on 31/03/12 2:11:05 PM |
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GKB
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Re: Balloon ride
Very nice Deborah. It's a lovely way to fly, especially on a morning like that. _________________ My neighbour knocked on my door at 2:30am this morning, can you believe that 2:30am?! Luckily for him I was still up playing my Bagpipes. |
Posted on 02/04/12 09:38:26 AM |
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munchonu
Horror Master Posts: 277 Reply  |
Re: Balloon ride
Excellent Deborah, got to love early mornings and mist filled valleys. What a view! Well taken. Doug |
Posted on 05/04/12 5:28:26 PM |
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Deborah Morley
Makeover Magician Posts: 1319 Reply |
Re: Balloon ride
Thanks Deb, Bristol hosts the International Balloon Fiesta in August, and yes normally very vibrant colours. Thanks Gordon, may have to go up again one day. Thanks Doug, not a patch on your photography. |
Posted on 08/04/12 06:11:04 AM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2884 Reply  |
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Very peaceful Deb. Looks like the surf rolling in towards the shore. Beautiful  _________________ Dorothy: Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore |