Take Off!

A view of the pilot heating up the air in his balloon as he lifts off. For today's Great Balloon Race, Forest Park, St. Louis.

[Danette Thompson]

Nice composition.

[Taffy]

Fantastic purple color! Wow. That must have been so much fun!

[Sue Wilde]

Amazing colour

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent shot, love that little bit of flame ;)

[Rebecca]

Love the matching top to the balloon colour. Brilliant shot.

[Margaret Obey]

I love the POV

[Ilona]

Great shot, great pov :)

[Elizabeth]

Fantastic capture!

[Dianne]

Cool shot - love the way the balloon, driver's jacket and weight all are similar tones.

[Rachel]

Lovely shot!

[Joan Robillard]

Really wonderful shot. That is a really purple balloon.

[Kate]

Love the fire against the purple. Very cool!

[Rosie Kerr]

@graemestevens I actually was thinking you would enjoy that... One of the reasons I picked this shot. Consider it a present. :)

[Tom]

Wonderful close up action shot

[Graeme Stevens]

@rosiekerr LOL, thanks very much

[vstap]

Great purple. Love your cropping.