Great balloon shots, Dan!
Saw this earlier today and thought you might enjoy it:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10216656/Up-up-and-away-Hundreds-of-hot-air-balloons-break-world-record-in-mass-take-off.html
Shorty URL: http://goo.gl/gbWGe3
-- Walt
On 7/31/2013 8:42
Thanks, Walt, and thanks for the link, That mass ascension was
impressive indeed. I note that they were all standard balloons, with
none of the special shapes that are popular in our festival.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM, Walt
They certainly go to a lot of trouble with custom made balloons over there.
Very appealing. Over here, I've only seen some in the shape of beer soft
drink bottles. Now I'm waiting for some of your on-board shots!
Alan C
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From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Wednesday,
Dan,
What a wonderful thing to be at, a balloon festival!
I'm enjoying your shots.
I wish the Fireman was a bit more separated from the one behind it.
Regards, Bob S.
On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:42 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
From the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning.
A
That one pops off the screen. I can't help but wonder about the cost of
these custom balloons. There may be more expensive hobbies than
photography after all.
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Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:42:56 -0400
From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com
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Thanks, Alan!
Yes, they do go all out to make interesting and attractive balloons.
There are new ones every year. Last year there was a man in a space
suit, and a huge green dragon, although the dragon never got more than
100 feet off the ground, and remained tethered, as it was difficult to
Thanks, Bob!
Fortunately, the festival is at a small airport just a couple of miles
from our home. That way, I could make the 6:00 AM mass inflation and
6:30 AM mass ascension, rather than fighting the traffic to get to the
ones at 6:00 -- 6:30 PM.
Yes, the other balloon behind his head is a
Thanks for looking and commenting, Don!
It is indeed an expensive endeavor. Many of the balloons are owned or
sponsored by corporations, and they travel all over the country at
various festivals and fairs. When he was still alive, Malcom Forbes
had his own balloon, advertising Forbes magazine,
Most impressive balloon. Brilliant colours.
Love it!
cheers,
frank
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From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com
Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13
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Subject: PESO: The Fireman
From the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning.
A tribute to
Thanks, Frank. This is a brand new balloon and the colors are bright
and dense, compared to the normal balloons.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:10 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com
knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Most impressive balloon.
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