Comment from avmurray
This is just as colorful as it should be for a contest like this, and I like the simplicity. The balloons are standing out from the sky in the most excellent way.

Your photo is so sharp that you can even see the people underneath the balloons in a clear and well defined way. Needless to say that the exposure is spot on as well.

I also think the composition is good with the smaller balloon balancing the one up front. This is also neatly cropped. I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much!

reply by avmurray on 01-Mar-2013

You are most welcome

Comment from sandysartstudio
Up and away against that beautiful blue sky. Can nearly feel the fresh cool air. beautiful colours against the blue. Good distance and i can feel the balloons floating.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from Zilyram
That would have been an excellen festival to capture some great photographs this one included. Love the colors against the perfect blue sky with the whispy cloulds. Great composition and focus.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from donkeyoatey
Nicely captured! i really like the way they show against that blue sky, and the wee cloud wisps add depth and a sense of movement as well. I also like the way the sun catches the foremost ballon, and lights up the colors. having the balloon in the bacik makes for truly nice composition, and also adds to the movemkent feel. Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much! This one I used adjust five on too. I love this program!

reply by donkeyoatey on 27-Feb-2013

Itoo like it for some things, it can really bring out details! Donkeyoatey

Comment from jerrid
I see you been holding out on me lol I would of love to see these in person! Oh wow this is so cool but would you go into one of them? If you was to ask me the same question lol I would say ahhhh no lol but they are pretty near to look at!
You got great focus and awesome color!
Awesome job!

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much! I would take a ride if it was free. They charge big money to take you up.

reply by jerrid on 27-Feb-2013

Omg if you had the money you would go up in them? ahhhh over my dead body I'm sorry I would never want you to go up in there! Yeah they are near to look at them but your feet belong on the ground lol! So thank God for the very expensive cost lol!!!! Love you!

Comment from jjdiii
Love the colors. Also like how the colors of the balloon in the background are 'mute.' This keeps the attention on the balloon in the foreground. Color saturation is excellent. So is camera technique and composition. Great photo

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from KathyEB
Beautiful colors in the baloons against the blue of the sky. Good focus and lighting. Nice composition.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Jean A Cormier
WOnderfully brilliant colors just pop right out of my monitor! THe complementary colors just drew me into this-the orange and red so vibrant. The balloon seems to glow with the way the sun is hitting it! Lovely shot! Jean

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from BirdsEyeView
great vivid color, the blue sky pops the ballons right out at you. the detail and definition of focus well done. nice touch of the angel and distance of the balloon. nice presentation. BEV Larry

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!