Hot Air Balloon 8-28-2017
Catching an evening balloon launch right at twilight gives you great light balance between the sky and the burner fire. I tracked this balloon as the operator opened the fuel valve to gain altitude. The sudden burst of flame illuminated the fabric from within, turning the envelope into a flying lantern.
The frame centers on the buoyant balloon bearing a distinctive green panel accented by an intricate Celtic knot emblem. Golden light from the burner blast erupts beneath the skirt, radiating through the lower checkered squares. The subtle blue-gray twilight background highlights the glowing orange core and detailed basket below.
