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Canberra from 1000 feet (6 images DL warning)

Postby Willy wombat on Mon May 01, 2006 11:32 pm

Was awoken early on Sunday morning by lovely girlfriend to take me surprise hot air ballooning for my 28th birthday. Wow :shock: Luckily my camera was charged. Sadly it was a little foggy but still quite spectacular with the autumn colours.

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Hope you enjoyed.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Mon May 01, 2006 11:38 pm

Some lovely shots and an awesome birthday present! I'd be interested in some "Stubbsy Colour" (higher sat) to try to bring out the autumn colours a little more!
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Postby stubbsy on Mon May 01, 2006 11:38 pm

Steve,

That last shot (of the carillion?) is a cracker. Do you have a smidge more image on the left or is the whole image? it's just a titch cramped IMHO.
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Postby Willy wombat on Mon May 01, 2006 11:42 pm

Sadly not Peter. 8) I do have about 100 more shots however, so i might do a few more tomorrow?
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Postby Geoff on Mon May 01, 2006 11:50 pm

Firstly Happy Birthday Steve!

Secondly - you lucky man being taken up there by your girl - great present!

Thirdly - beautiful images - thank you for sharing :)
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Postby daniel_r on Mon May 01, 2006 11:59 pm

Steve, what a gift!

I think you've done well to capture these given the overcast conditions. The last 2 images are the standouts here.
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Postby Willy wombat on Tue May 02, 2006 10:38 am

Geoff wrote:Firstly Happy Birthday Steve!

Secondly - you lucky man being taken up there by your girl - great present!

Thirdly - beautiful images - thank you for sharing :)


Thanks Geoff - Today is my actual birthday and I was awoken by same girl this morning with large cup of coffee and a chocolate cake. Great way to start the day.

Glad you liked the images mate. A little dissapointed about the weather on the day but still "buzzing" from the experience.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue May 02, 2006 12:47 pm

I'm glad it was the same girl Steve :)

Happy Birthday Mate!
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Postby PiroStitch on Tue May 02, 2006 1:36 pm

Happy birthday Steve! Great photos given the conditions :)
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Postby whiz on Tue May 02, 2006 1:55 pm

Excellent work, but you missed my house..

I got a lovely present from my girlfriend for my birthday.

She wouldn't let me take any pictures though.
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Postby suzanneg on Tue May 02, 2006 8:46 pm

Hi Steve,
all great images but I particularly like the 3rd. Some lovely colours.
- Happy Birthday!

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Postby christiand on Tue May 02, 2006 9:11 pm

Also happy Birthday,

did you wear a hat or beanie ?
When these guys fire up the gas and burner it gets quite warm on the crown :o
Great shots and great flying path.
You did well with what you had.

Cheers,
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Postby Willy wombat on Wed May 03, 2006 7:57 pm

christiand wrote:Also happy Birthday,

did you wear a hat or beanie ?
When these guys fire up the gas and burner it gets quite warm on the crown :o
Great shots and great flying path.
You did well with what you had.

Cheers,
CD


Yes mate - I wore a beanie to shield my bald noggin from the considerable heat put off from the burners.

Thanks for the feeback on the shots everyone.
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