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Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby Geoff M on Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:32 pm

Following on from my other post Hot Air Balooning #1, here are a few more 'arty' images using lines and shadows.

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Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby chrisk on Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:31 pm

Geoff, these are all just superb. Really breathtaking stuff.
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby Matt. K on Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:49 pm

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You nailed them. They are technically spot on and the detail is stunning.
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby tigerhue on Fri Dec 28, 2012 5:22 pm

Wow, these are amazing. I especially love #1 and #4
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby tigerhue on Fri Dec 28, 2012 5:25 pm

Ahh! I've only just noticed that the cows spells out 'MILK' at the bottom :P
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby aim54x on Fri Dec 28, 2012 5:32 pm

I'm loving all of these! The last is magical...I would suggest we clone out some of those cows though...especially those pesky ones that have lined up to spell MILK
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Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby Geoff M on Fri Dec 28, 2012 5:36 pm

aim54x wrote:I'm loving all of these! The last is magical...I would suggest we clone out some of those cows though...especially those pesky ones that have lined up to spell MILK


Give the man a cigar.

Thanks guys for your comments, I really enjoy these type of shots.
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby surenj on Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:20 pm

Geoff, These shots alone may want to me to spend the $300 to get up there! :cheers:
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby Remorhaz on Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:55 pm

Nice work Geoff - If I was to pick a favourite it would be the first or last - and lolage at the cow :). So I guess #2 would be my least fav pick if that counts :)
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby gstark on Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:33 am

Who says cows can't spell?

Brilliant stuff, Geoff.
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby CraigVTR on Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:13 pm

Fantastic Shots.
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby !~DeViNe~DaRkNeSs~! on Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:27 am

1 & 3 for me, Awsum stuff HDR and frame them :D

the fourth makes me want to facepalm :roll:
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Re: Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby zafra52 on Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:32 am

Great photography! I like the 2nd and 3rd best.
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Hot Air Ballooning #2

Postby Geoff M on Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:52 pm

Thanks again folks for the positive feedback. The vantage point from a balloon obviously gives a very different viewpoint and perspective of simple everyday things which gives them a fresh look.
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