How neat! I have always wanted a ride in one, but I am afraid of heights. I don't mind planes (because they are enclosed) but these scare me and fascinate me at the same time!
Ohhhhh, fabulous photograph. I've done two hot air balloon rides, over the Napa Valley vineyards and I just loved them! Afterwards, we landed among the grapes for a wonderful champagne breakfast!
The Temecula Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival is June 4-6! We have our tickets and I can't wait! I am also hoping we can go to Albuquerque, NM in early October. These colorful events just can't be missed! I love this green and yellow balloon!!!
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24 comments:
Up, up & away - great shot!!
Great colors of the balloon against the deep blue of the sky.
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What a happy green and yellow picture, stunning colors everywhere! Those must be some excited people! Have you been in one?
How neat! I have always wanted a ride in one, but I am afraid of heights. I don't mind planes (because they are enclosed) but these scare me and fascinate me at the same time!
I've made a half-dozen jumps from hot air balloons, so they have a different feeling for me: excitement and a little frisson of fear.
Gorgeous capture.
COOL!
It looks beautiful in the sky! Lol, I wanna be in it right now:)
Love it! Great capture and colours!
Hope you have a great week ahead!
B xx
it is beautiful as long as i am NOT in it. to high in the sky for me to ride but i do like looking at it
Up..Up .. you are up! Beuatiful one hope it lands good too.
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That's so beautiful and inspiring. I've always wanted to go up in a balloon.
Great Yellow Mellow Shot! Makes me wonder if they are Packers fans! LOL!
Ohhhhh, fabulous photograph. I've done two hot air balloon rides, over the Napa Valley vineyards and I just loved them! Afterwards, we landed among the grapes for a wonderful champagne breakfast!
Oh my this shot is awesome. So loving it. Happy Monday!
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Wow. That balloon is fabulous, but I don't think I would like it up there. My fear of heights would get the best of me.
Love that gorgeous stripes, Judy! Just fantastic, Judy!
The Temecula Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival is June 4-6! We have our tickets and I can't wait! I am also hoping we can go to Albuquerque, NM in early October. These colorful events just can't be missed! I love this green and yellow balloon!!!
Wonderful image!! I also posted a hot air balloon for one of my Mellow Yellow photos and before I saw yours! LOL
What a wonderful shot! I've never been in a hot air balloon, but it's on my bucket list. P.S You should get the hand-out soon. Mailed it last week.
Beautiful!!!
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Yoohoo, they are Australia's sporting colours. watch out for them in the world cup.
Gorgeous balloon, Judy... Love the colors. Perfect for Mellow Yellow!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
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