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Balloon at Sunrise 2007 (Original Post)
valleyrogue
May 26
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Interesting shot! It looks like a bird. Is it a balloon? The sunrise is eye-catching! n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
May 26
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CaliforniaPeggy
(154,478 posts)1. Interesting shot! It looks like a bird. Is it a balloon? The sunrise is eye-catching! n/t
valleyrogue
(2,206 posts)2. It is an American Eagle balloon.
This was at the beginning of the Hare and the Hound Race, and I believe this balloon served as the hare. It was many years ago, so I am not positive.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,478 posts)4. Thanks for explaining! I was puzzled. n/t
magicarpet
(18,455 posts)3. A hot air balloon that goes airborne with propane gas ?
Where is the basket you stand in
valleyrogue
(2,206 posts)5. It's photographed from the rear so the basket is on the other side. n/t
magicarpet
(18,455 posts)6. Oh,... thanks for the clarification.
That would make me nervous not to have 360° visibility in all directions.
George McGovern
(8,019 posts)7. Nice image valleyrogue!