Hot Air Balloon
Oh Happy Day
Charming Glow
Two hot air balloons fire up the burners to create a colorful, charming glow in the early evening balloon rally that’s a favorite feature of the annual Hamburger Festival at Seymour, Wisconsin.
Everyone should make an effort to attend a hot air balloon “glow.” It’s a very cool experience. The only light illuminating these balloons and the ground around them is the flame from the powerful burners of the balloons.
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Flame On
A crew works to add the hot air to this hot air balloon. Standing this close to that flame, the heat becomes a bit uncomfortable. This crew was taking part in the Balloon Rally during the Hamburger Festival in Seymour, WI August 3, 2012.
Because I was close – taking photos like this – when the balloon began to rise from the ground, they asked me to join the crew holding the basket, adding my weight to keep the balloon from lifting off.
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Balloon Glow 1
We went to Seymour, Wisconsin yesterday for their annual Hamburger Festival and Balloon Rally. Just as we were leaving, I spun around to catch this view of hot air balloons firing up the burners to show off their colors.
Seymour lays claim to being the home of the hamburger – invented there in 1885. The festival and balloon rally continue today (August 4th, 2012) if you’re looking for something to do. There’s no admission charge to the Balloon Rally. Learn more at http://homeofthehamburger.org/.
I’ll be posting more photos of this event in the days to come, so stay tuned.
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