Black & White Under Full Power

Under Full Power · 10:02 PM

Hot air ballooning is popular in the Coachella Valley, I converted this handheld shot to b/w because it seemed to go with the overcast sky.

mikemock · 02-08-2013, 09:09 AM

Nice one Bob. Black and White is perfect for this shot.

**Bob Harris** · 02-08-2013, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by mikemock

Nice one Bob. Black and White is perfect for this shot.

thank you Mike, it seems I lost a little bit of clarity on the balloon converting it to B/W, it usually works the other way. Bob

**eaglem** · 02-08-2013, 03:27 PM

Stands out well enough to me Bob.

**Bob Harris** · 02-09-2013, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Stands out well enough to me Bob.

thanks EM, my vision fails me at times, thanks for looking.

daacon · 02-09-2013, 06:36 AM

Indeed BW suits this shot well. On my bucket list to get up up and away in a beautiful , beautiful ...

You Tube

tessfully · 02-09-2013, 06:53 AM

Very cool shot! It looks like an original ink on canvas print!

**Bob Harris** · 02-09-2013, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Indeed BW suits this shot well. On my bucket list to get up up and away in a beautiful , beautiful ...

Up Up and Away - Hot air Balloons - YouTube

Dave, at our campground here in Indio about 6 years ago, the gas system failed on a balloon and it landed right in front of our motorhome in the campground. No one injured, it landed quite graciously and two of the ladies exited the gondola carrying a glass of champagne. A chase van quickly came in and packed the balloon and passengers up. What a ride for those folks

**Bob Harris** · 02-09-2013, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

Very cool shot! It looks like an original ink on canvas print!

thank you Tess for taking a look, glad you enjoyed the view.

SpecialK · 02-09-2013, 08:42 PM

Nice artistic effect.

The last one I got up early for and went to in Temecula was fogged in and canceled.

GeoJerry · 02-09-2013, 08:52 PM

Nice one and good idea!

**Bob Harris** · 02-09-2013, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Nice artistic effect.

The last one I got up early for and went to in Temecula was fogged in and canceled.

Kyle, the balloons we see are from Fantasy Springs Casino and I think are about $180 for the ride. Here is a link
Fantasy Balloon Flights 1-800-GO ABOVE

**Bob Harris** · 02-09-2013, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Nice one and good idea!

thanks Jerry, glad you enjoyed the view and conversion. Bob

**Sailor** · 02-10-2013, 06:22 AM

I dig it, buddy - I like the B&W approach to this ballon shot, which focuses the eye on shape and contrast rather than splashy colors. Good call.

Jer

wildman · 02-10-2013, 06:27 AM

Be damned if I know why but I like it.
Leave it just as it is.

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02-08-2013, 09:09 AM	#2
mikemock Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 252	Nice one Bob. Black and White is perfect for this shot.

02-08-2013, 03:25 PM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikemock Nice one Bob. Black and White is perfect for this shot. thank you Mike, it seems I lost a little bit of clarity on the balloon converting it to B/W, it usually works the other way. Bob

02-08-2013, 03:27 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,146	Stands out well enough to me Bob.

02-09-2013, 12:00 AM	#5
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Stands out well enough to me Bob. thanks EM, my vision fails me at times, thanks for looking.

02-09-2013, 06:53 AM	#7
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Very cool shot! It looks like an original ink on canvas print!

02-09-2013, 08:32 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Indeed BW suits this shot well. On my bucket list to get up up and away in a beautiful , beautiful ... Up Up and Away - Hot air Balloons - YouTube Dave, at our campground here in Indio about 6 years ago, the gas system failed on a balloon and it landed right in front of our motorhome in the campground. No one injured, it landed quite graciously and two of the ladies exited the gondola carrying a glass of champagne. A chase van quickly came in and packed the balloon and passengers up. What a ride for those folks

02-09-2013, 08:33 PM	#9
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Very cool shot! It looks like an original ink on canvas print! thank you Tess for taking a look, glad you enjoyed the view.

02-09-2013, 08:42 PM	#10
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Nice artistic effect. The last one I got up early for and went to in Temecula was fogged in and canceled.

02-09-2013, 08:52 PM	#11
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Nice one and good idea!

02-09-2013, 09:13 PM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Nice artistic effect. The last one I got up early for and went to in Temecula was fogged in and canceled. Kyle, the balloons we see are from Fantasy Springs Casino and I think are about $180 for the ride. Here is a link Fantasy Balloon Flights 1-800-GO ABOVE

02-09-2013, 09:16 PM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry Nice one and good idea! thanks Jerry, glad you enjoyed the view and conversion. Bob

02-10-2013, 06:22 AM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I dig it, buddy - I like the B&W approach to this ballon shot, which focuses the eye on shape and contrast rather than splashy colors. Good call. Jer

02-10-2013, 06:27 AM	#15
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Be damned if I know why but I like it. Leave it just as it is.