Nice work Chip. Glad you never let down the viewer. The reflections are awesome on this one.

Definately a block of the ole Chip! This is fabulous...love the backlight and reflections. I don't even mind that branch hanging down;-)

Hmm....I get to double my pleasure with this capture of yours! I get two balloons of the same kind :))...the reflections are awesome. I love really good photographs of hot air balloons and this qualifies as really good in my book. So much fun to look at...downloaded into my favorites folder on my harddrive. Thanks for the post Chip :)

Ditto to all those who have expressed how enjoyable this image is. I also especially enjoy the reflections in the water.

YEAH! I am glad to see more of the balloon series, Chip!!!!!!!!!
Pssssst: everybody....you really just gotta view his other balloon photos...AWESOME!
This one is great too!

A balloon and wine festival, sounds like a dangerous combination:)
This is a stunning photo, the backlighting is beautiful and the reflection in the water really completes this image. Great work, high marks from me.

Cheers..........

Looks like it was a fun party.. Too bad I missed it..

I am glad you are "high" on photography Chip...lol...cause you certainly know what "pops," and this definitely does. I especially love the silhouettes of people in the baskets. Excellent work!

Fabulous shot!!! I am your next door neighbour (Murrieta). Kudos!

Just beautiful! Love the presentation and the capture is awesome...most excellent work!

I love baloons, even more when they are so colourful. I have even created a separate folder for your baloon series on my harddrive. Another one to my collection.Thank you.

Great shot.

Sweet image my man.
Peace&Respect Jojo

Such a lovely photograph, the reflections are fantastic, job well done!!

Looks like a methane gas swamp .. with all the bubbles, large and small, rising in the morning light

;o)

One of the most beautiful balloon photos on the site. Congrats :-)

Yes, that is really one of the most spectacular ballons shots I have seen!
Great work Chip!
Paul

Fantastic Chip, I wish I could have standing beside you to have a shot myself.
This is a very high quality composition, I really like it!
Paul

I like how the you can see the reflections of the ballons in the water, very sweet pic.

Perfect timing of this capture. The composition is astounding. Lighting is sensational, clarity, colors... WOW. Really impressed with your skills.