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Air flow

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 14 February 2023 in Sport & Recreation and Portfolio.

Using fans to create a flow of air to inflate the envelope of a hot air ballon before turning on the burners heat up the air. Taken a couple of years ago when thanks to my daughters who brought a hot air ballon ride for my birthday, this was taken as we prepared the ballon

Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/125 second F/9.0 ISO 400 76 mm

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Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

Comments (16)

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

It must have been a wonderful experience. Hot air balloon flights are also popular gifts in Finland.

14 Feb 2023 5:23am

Gérard from Chateau-Gombert, Marseille, France

Oh yes, it's a real head turner... !!!! :-) Good ST

14 Feb 2023 7:05am

ursulakatariina from Turku, Finland

Ooh, I would love to go for a hot air balloon ride!
Great shot, very interesting to see what happens on the ground before the balloon lifts up!

14 Feb 2023 7:33am

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Chaud devant !!!!

14 Feb 2023 9:31am

Ron from Fraser Valley, Canada

Interesting shot. Nice colors.

14 Feb 2023 11:27am

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

Great capture of this balloon! It's amazing how big the balloon is when on the ground. It's emphasized when you see the man inside and there is still room to roam. A great choice for the prompt.

14 Feb 2023 2:26pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

What a great image of inflating the balloon. How was the ride?

14 Feb 2023 2:48pm

@Ruthiebear: Thank you Ruthie, the flight was an amazing experience something I had wanted to do for a long time , so I was so pleased my girls had treated me to such a wonderful thing.

Devi from Chennai, India

A nice image with good info. Hope you had a great time !!!

14 Feb 2023 3:36pm

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

Another creative take on flow and good valentines red inside the balloon.

14 Feb 2023 4:32pm

Claudiel from belgium, Belgium

A balloon flight is very pleasant
Nice shot

14 Feb 2023 4:39pm

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Superb photo , great for the theme .

14 Feb 2023 5:20pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

A well exposed image, they can't get me in there !!

14 Feb 2023 6:11pm

Brian from Christchurch, New Zealand

Excellent capture I like the colour with the balloon wrapped around the people.

14 Feb 2023 7:15pm

Ralf Kesper from Fröndenberg, Germany

Bolloon driving is a great experience I think. Nice capture.

14 Feb 2023 10:57pm

Harry from Apex, NC, United States

I understand the air flow, but doesn't it have to be hot to produce lift?

15 Feb 2023 12:47am

@Harry: They have to inflate the envelope of the balloon first before the turn on the burners so they use powerful fans to blow it up. The when there's no risk of catching the material alight they begin the burners.

Elaine Hancock from Olney, United States

A spectacular scene being inside the balloon! I love the color and the definite feeling of the wind blowing. A perfect image for the Flow prompt! 5*

15 Feb 2023 2:50am

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II
1/125 second
F/9.0
ISO 400
76 mm

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