Night Glow 2011
On the Friday of Labor Day Weekend the Night Glow of 2011 was held. Twelve hot air ballons were assembled at Ann Morrison Park to be inflated at dusk. Though the balloons cannot launch after dark, they can be inflated and lighted by their burners. It was a fun and free event enjoyed by all who attended.
I was looking forward to seeing the Night Glow after watching the balloons cruise around the day before. This shot was taken from my office desk.
They're a long ways off so I strapped on a longer lens.
Prior to the Night Glow "The Happiest Balloon On Earth," as it is called, was inflated at sunset for a close view.
It is said to be the most famous hot air balloon and this appearance is its only in North America. Among its attributes, it is the only hot air balloon ever inflated and launched from the floor of the Grand Canyon.
After Mickey was put away and it got darker the other balloons were inflated. Blown out sky courtesy of a bright sunset.
The Coca-Cola balloon is based in Boise and at 185 feet is one of the tallest in the world.
The ballons at first were selectively lighted to musical accompaniment.
The center ballon is owned by Scott and Laurie Spencer, whose company Lighter Than Air America put on this Spirit of Boise event. One of only twelve hand painted ballons in the world, it depicts their daughters as nursery rhyme characters. The theme is "Shauna and Lesley's Excellent Adventure." The opposite side depicts one of the girls as Little Miss Muffet.
For overheating each balloon is not lighted for long. This shot, captured while none were lighted, has an interesting vibe. Lumbering giants lurking in the dark, one might say.
This is the opposite as all were lighted.
Before leaving I went wide to capture all twelve in one shot. The park was completely dark save for a quarter moon, starlight and a few dozen tards using their cell phones. The glow from the ballons was vivid, to say the least.
I was looking forward to seeing the Night Glow after watching the balloons cruise around the day before. This shot was taken from my office desk.
They're a long ways off so I strapped on a longer lens.
Prior to the Night Glow "The Happiest Balloon On Earth," as it is called, was inflated at sunset for a close view.
It is said to be the most famous hot air balloon and this appearance is its only in North America. Among its attributes, it is the only hot air balloon ever inflated and launched from the floor of the Grand Canyon.
After Mickey was put away and it got darker the other balloons were inflated. Blown out sky courtesy of a bright sunset.
The Coca-Cola balloon is based in Boise and at 185 feet is one of the tallest in the world.
The ballons at first were selectively lighted to musical accompaniment.
The center ballon is owned by Scott and Laurie Spencer, whose company Lighter Than Air America put on this Spirit of Boise event. One of only twelve hand painted ballons in the world, it depicts their daughters as nursery rhyme characters. The theme is "Shauna and Lesley's Excellent Adventure." The opposite side depicts one of the girls as Little Miss Muffet.
For overheating each balloon is not lighted for long. This shot, captured while none were lighted, has an interesting vibe. Lumbering giants lurking in the dark, one might say.
This is the opposite as all were lighted.
Before leaving I went wide to capture all twelve in one shot. The park was completely dark save for a quarter moon, starlight and a few dozen tards using their cell phones. The glow from the ballons was vivid, to say the least.