Floating on air

A while ago I had the privilege to go on the ultimate adventure hot air ballooning with Bill Harrop near Magaliesberg north of Johannesburg. I have posted two pics of it before (Hot Air Ballooning), but wanted to show of a couple more pics from the experience.


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  1. Marcelle

    Wow that must have been the most amazing experience, I am too scared, but think its so beautiful…well done and thanks for sharing those amazing photo's,

  2. Avril

    Wow !! Friends of ours have done it too – their photos were also breathtaking !!! Would love to do it!

  3. This is a great experience and one worth remembering. I was lucky enough to go over private games reserves on my trips and it is wonderful…. well maybe th landings could have been a bit better. LOL!!

  4. Helen

    That looks like fun! Lucky you. That is one of the prettiest hot air balloons I've seen – love the colours.

  5. Gaelyn

    Something I've always wanted to do and still on my list. What an awesome experience and view.

  6. Dot

    What a totally cool experience! Absolutely love the one where you're lookingf down on the other balloon…fantastic!

  7. Carolyn Ford

    I attended a hot air balloon festival just 2 weekends ago…but, I didn't have the courage to go UP! What an experience that must be to capture shots from way UP there! Beautiful…and, I love the shadow. Wow!

  8. Jane

    Lovely set of pictures, I love the one at the bottom of the shadow that's being cast by the balloon.

  9. Dindin MK

    Lucky you! taking picture over the hot air balloon..Wonderful shot!!

  10. Sylvia K

    Fantastic captures! I love hot air ballooning! The last time was over the wine country in northern California! I do love being eye level with the eagle! These are so colorful! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!Sylvia

  11. Dani

    wow! Im jealous, a hot air ballooning!! stunning shots. love the colorful balloon shot. Happy SW Friday!

  12. Anonymous

    excellent shots…congratshttp://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/06/fotografia-e-uma-artephotography-is-an-art/

  13. vincibene

    WOW! Fantastic pictures!

  14. BraCom (Bram)

    Beautiful SkyWatch photosHave a nice weekend

  15. Irene

    Great pictures! Lovely scenery. I would like to fly in a balloon, shoting pictures too …. lucky you!

  16. Carol

    Wow, great photos!! And I love the header shot!

  17. Laura

    interesting photos…I love the one of the shadow on the ground, very cool!

  18. Anonymous

    Always two hands full of air beneath you. Please have a wonderful Friday.daily athens

  19. Marka

    Neato! Looks like you had a blast!

  20. Elizabeth

    Gorgeous photos! I have always wanted to do this, but am not very good with heights 🙂

  21. Linnea W

    Awesome shots. What an experience that must have been!

  22. gwendolen

    Love the sunrise (or is it sunset?) in the first photo. Great experience.

  23. Lianne

    riding a hot air balloon is on my bucket list! i hope i get the chance to do this one day. beautiful pictures!leethroughthelens.blogspot.com

  24. fini

    I'm speechless! The photos are amazing! What a great adventure you must be having, huh! I should try one day 🙂

  25. Kaori

    Oh these photos are incredible! I've always wanted to ride on a hot,air balloon! Very jealous ;D

  26. indicaspecies

    Fabulous pictures of what surely must have been a fabulous experience!Reminded me of a hot air balloon experience I had in Luxor, Egypt, thank you.:)

  27. Lisa Wilson

    Amazing photos!! That must have been such a memorable experience.

  28. syel

    wow! breathtaking photos! it must have been a brilliant experience for you. 🙂 thanks for sharing them 🙂

  29. Tracy

    Wow, those are awesome. I have always wanted to go hot air ballooning. My daughter got to go from Monte Casino, but sadly I wasnt there!

  30. Max-e

    That is so cool. Brings back happy memories of our balloon trip in Turkey last year. Absolutely awesome.

  31. namaki

    gorgeous pictures … especially the first one !

  32. overtiredmum

    beautiful – lucky you!The local balloon company take off from a field at the back of our house, every time they go by I wish I could go up with them. Maybe one day – hope to get photos as good as yours!

  33. eileeninmd

    Wonderful photos from your balloon ride. What fun and great views you had!

  34. Ma.links

    Great shots of the balloons. Wish we had colorful balloons like that here in Sweden.

  35. Tami Weingartner

    All fantastic! But that last one…is very special. Definitely my favorite.

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