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3B Great balls of fire


3B Great balls of fire
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3213 W: 954 N: 11537] (49183)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-25
Categories: Transportation, Event, Decisive Moment, Mood
Camera: Nikon D70s, SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8-4, Hitachi4GBMicrodrive, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/6 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday theme 2007/12/21 "3B" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-21 1:39
Viewed: 559
Points: 82
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3B Great balls of fire

Here my five cents (or two what ever you wish) to the “3B Balls theme” introduced by our own TL-Smurfie Helkoryo. Christmas is not my cup of tea though. Many bad memories which hurts too much. I’m always glad when this “party” is over. So no Christmas 3B balls, but the glowing balls of the balloon fiesta in Barneveld last summer. You also can see so effects of the laser show.

Enjoy and for all of you merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Regarding the PP-work; not much only a rotation of 2 degreed CW of the original, removed an annoying car with the clone tool, resized and sharpened, add frame and text.

N.B. It is a different picture than the one I posted in August this year. Just an other angle and an other scene.

Janice, Royaldevon, milas, WMcK, shelbeesmom, Dpbours, Silke, mesquens1, Hendrika, Marylou, MLINES, Jacqueline, nainnain, norenastramus, harpya, machinelove, Fortuna, Juliet has marked this note useful
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Wooow Hans wat een prachtige bijdrage aan het thema De bilichitng is echt fantastisch het loopt mooi weg in de balonnen. Heel Mooi.
Fijne dagen en om in de stijl van de foto te blijven "Je bent een rund als je met vuurwerk stunt";-)
Grtz Pim

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7772] (33174)
  • [2007-12-21 1:51]

WOW! Yes, they are 'Great Balls of Fire'!! That's an OLD song I knew last century...
Great shot Hans - the colours at night sure light up the scene
Janice

Hi Hans

Nice shots on this hot air ballons and this is suit the the theme.... congrats onthe great nite detail shots...

Amri HMS

Prachtig Hans !
Als ik daar zou staan, dan mag er een jenever bij ... :-)

Ook voor jou nog prettige " warme " feestdagen.

Groetjes
Jan

Hey Hansie

what a superb shot, really great idea for the theme too, well thought out and oo i love that title:-)

nice warm colours and excellent framing

TFS kind regards Helen

Hallo Hans.
Tis weer 'Bal'. You know the joke of 3 balls ?
Check my file, haha
Beautiful view on this colourful picture.
Well done. You got balls, man.
Regards.
Jan

Hello Hans,

This is a perfect 'slant' on the theme!
Very well thought out composition, superb feeling of warmth with the glowing balloons against the dark night sky and very nicely presented.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2740 W: 412 N: 2987] (32933)
  • [2007-12-21 3:10]

Merhaba myfriend Dear Hans...
verynice shot...superb colors..bravo..
selamlar...

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 663 W: 11 N: 1718] (6837)
  • [2007-12-21 4:18]

Lovely colour and composition Mr. GB. Works well for the theme as well. I do like the little bits of the lasers showing. Great work as always.
Regards
Wanda
The best of the Holidays to you and yours and be safe

Excellent contribution my dear Hansie! Nice details, original thought!! I love it! Magnificent! The green smoke off the center one is nice!
B-)
Calamity!

Beautfiul shot! I love the darkness and the lit up baloons. fantastic frame
have a nice weekend,
Shelby

hello hans!
very nice photo, great view on this beautiful ballons.
tfs
zoran

een van je betere hoewel het eentje uit de oude doos is
knap belicht!

Hi Hans,

Ah, nice powerful colours in the darkness! Love it! But why oh why this type of framing?! That outside line hmmmm... Yeah, not my thing I guess ;-). Wonderful light and sharpness here.

Yeah, I know in a sense what you mean when it comes to Christmas. I'm mostly abroad, or my girlfriend is as is the situation right now. My grandfather died on Christmas and now my grandmother from the other side of the family is struggling to make it up to Christmas. Not the best memories.
I like the atmosphere, but I can't wait till it's over as well...

Greetings!
Dennis

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  • eosnut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 588 W: 165 N: 1406] (10179)
  • [2007-12-21 11:05]

Hello Hans,
Stunning colours, beautiful composition. I'm a Jerry Lee Lewis fan too.
Have a nice time through the festive season,
Pete.

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5948] (23590)
  • [2007-12-21 11:07]

NOw that is really awesome!
wonderful light handling, superb composition and perfect contribution to the theme
TFS
silke

Hi dear Hans,
What a great shot.Coloursi sharpnes, lighting and frame are superb.TFS.
Regards.
Merry christmas to you too.
hAyAti

Hi Hans, splendid nocturne composition with fascinating light and wonderful colors, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

Brilhante foto, Hans
Não tem importãncia que a festa de Natal n~~ao seja uma chícara de cá para você, mas lhe deu motivo para uma grande foto.
Belas cores, nitidez e composição.
Obrigado
raimundo

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  • Hendrika Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1807 W: 665 N: 4483] (19218)
  • [2007-12-21 13:41]

Hi Hans,

Ontzettend mooi!

TFS
Els
:)follow

Hi Hans, An ideal title for this nocturnal image. The tight crop around the action looks good. Your frame is a first it seems, very eye-catching. TFS. Murray.

Hai Hans,
Dit is echt schitterend,
mooi die kleuren,
Fijne feestdagen,
Gr, Jacqueline

Hi Hansie :)

Very good idea and well composed ! Lots of colours .. a pleasure for me :o) Excellent capture by night, not an easy job, bravo mon ami ;o)
Bisous
Marylou

:) later

bonjour
voici une image de superbe qualité, bon focus pour ces mongolfières, belles couleurs bien nettes
bravo et merci a toi du partage
edith

i have on track with your travel photography Hans, a beautiful nightshot of these air balloon. amazing warm colors,and sharpness.good capture.Merry Christmas too.
regrads from Dubai.......andres

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1412 W: 130 N: 3837] (15946)
  • [2007-12-22 6:34]

Hello Hans,
Very nice addition.. I like the way you think.... wonderful title...
I wish you a peaceful Christmas my friend..


Tricia

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1565 W: 126 N: 2218] (20369)
  • [2007-12-22 7:37]

Hello Hans ! Great night shot of those Montgolfières ! Great light and perfectly exposed night shot. Thanks !

Mario

hi hans, wonderful light captured along with a great composition makes for an awesome pic here, seasons greeting, thanks scott

Magnificent color and light and color in this image Hans!
Great entry to the theme yes, but also a fine image in it's own right.
Great work - Vincent

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (12003)
  • [2007-12-22 10:58]

Mooie nachtopname Hans. Mooi van kleur en comp.
Gr Jos
Fijne feestdagen.
Gr Jos

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
  • [2007-12-22 22:18]

Hi Hans,
Such vibrant colours! Superb photo.
Sunil

Prachtige kleuren en compo Hans
De lijst vind ik wat minder
Ruud

Hallo Hans,
Very beautiful 3 B composition and great night shot.Very nice colours and details.well done my friend.TFS.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Greetings.
H.Ayhan

what a wonderful night-glowing! :-) they have this around here too sometimes and i always miss it, such a great photo
opportunity. terrific lighting and great colors creating the special mysterious atmosphere.

...guess i am not the only one who is not so fond of x-mas.
hope you have a pleasant time anyway, thor.

Hello Hans,

Beautiful night look of these balloons!
I like the details and illumination of the balloons.
Great capture and excellent compo!
Congratulations Hans!



Merry Christmas for you and family, and an excellent one 2008!!



Sérgio
>((((((º>

Hello Hans..>
What a beautiful night shot here..lovely composition and sharpened detail...fit to the theme and good framing too..>Excellent!!..

Best Regards,
Anan

tomorrow

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 370 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2007-12-23 9:40]

Mooi van kleur & compo, Hans; de branders verlichten de ballons heel mooi, en dat maakt het plaatje af voor mij. Die lasershow, nou ja, hoeft niet echt ;o)). Bij hoge uitzondering: mijn complimenten voor het frame. Past hier perfect bij.
TFS en (ondanks alles) toch: prettige feestdagen...

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 878 W: 64 N: 1973] (13590)
  • [2007-12-23 13:51]

Hi Hans,
I love hot air balloons and this is a beautiful posting. Colors, details and overall presentation is fantastic. TFS Julie

Hello Hans,

Excelent job, as always!
Congratulations and TFS

I wish you have a very happy Christmas and also your family and friends!

With my best regards,

Sergio Fortuna

:) I'll be back on tuesday

Hoi Hans,
Inderdaad, die ballonnen zijn erg mooi belicht ! Verder is het sowieso een mooi en indrukwekkend schouwspel. Mooie kleuren.
groeten,
Joop!

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  • deains Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 33 N: 1172] (5041)
  • [2007-12-27 11:07]

Wow!! Wonderful post. Very well done & framed. I always love to see the large baloons & always wanted to ride in one till I saw on TV two people fall to their deaths as the baloon burned. I still love to see them & this great photo! :} Don

Some good catch here.
Nice colours and sharpness, nicely framed.
Ive never been or seen balloons in live, but it must be some great fun being there.

Tom

Hoi Hans,
FF in je archief gedoken voor deze ballen foto. Toch was het wel een super gaaf iets om te zien en zeker om te fotograferen. Ik ben pas geleden nog iemand tegengekomen die in de organisatie zat van de ballon dag. Ze moest wel lachen om onze pers actie. Het was namelijk haar verantwoordelijkheid voor de acreditatie.
Deze foto is een stuk scherper dan je vorige. Waren we er toen achter dat onze lens volledig beslagen was?
Groeten,
Niek

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