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| Beth | profile | all galleries >> Photography Gallery >> Regatta Balloon Competition | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
A pace balloon takes off first. It selects an appropriate site for landing and drops a large 'X' on the ground which becomes the target for the other balloons. The balloonist who drops his beanbag closest to the 'X,' wins. Then the chase vehicles arrive to pack up and transport pilots and equipment home to fly again another day. Great fun!
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 Bridge overpass takes us to the park where the balloons await! (abstract) |
 Alas! No balloons--yet, but this sunrise. (Pittsburgh, bridge) |
 Ah! Now the balloons... (Pittsburgh, Regatta) |
 ...crowd together to belch their fire and take off. (balloon) |
 (balloon) |
 (balloon) |
 Hot preparations....(balloon) |
 ...then let go and we're airborne! (balloon) |
 Ready, Set, Go! (balloon) |
 Balloon Curtain (balloon) |
 Balloon in AM Sun (balloon) |
 Flight (balloon) |
 (balloon) |
 Skyline Balloon (balloon) |
 Too bad this doesn't capture the joy of being among so many bright monsters! |
 Ever wonder what one of those balloons looks like INSIDE? |
 Onlookers....young... |
 ....and old (only the truly enthusiastic get up early enough for this). |
 Red, White & Blue (balloon) |
 Leaving the park the overpass has changed. (light, reflection, night) |
 City Mist on another balloon day--It's a bit hazy for photographing balloon flight today, |
 Sunrise |
 but the pre-dawn skyline is pretty! (Pittsburgh, river) |
 Early morning is time to take some local shots...before the balloons take off. Towboat in early morning |
 Morning mist hangs over the rivers (Pittsburgh, river) |
 Overlooks sit precariously over the hillside full of people ready for the show. |
 Trib balloon sets pace...the infamous 'X' dropper! (Pittsburgh) |
 Fountain and balloons |
 84 touches down in the river doing tricks, showing off.... (balloon, Pittsburgh, Heinz Stadium) |
 before flying over the stadium. (Pittsburgh) |
 Balloons over the point (balloon, Pittsburgh, bridge, river) |
 Balloons rise at the point |
 City Balloons (Pittsburgh, smog) |
 City View (Pittsburgh, smog) |
 Fading over the city before they fly upriver.... (Pittsburgh, balloon) |
 where chase vehicles and teams communicate with the balloonists from the ground and prepare to pick them up at the landing site. |
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