Hot air balloon photography offers a wide variety of options for photographers both amateur and professional alike. The hot air balloon is the oldest flight technology developed, and relies on heated air being less dense and thus allowing it to soar high into the sky. Hot air balloon festivals are common in many countries around the globe, and photographers often flock to the events to capture the balloons all taking off, and some daring photographers even take a ride in one for incredible views from above.
This post showcases 30 majestic hot air balloon photographs from some great photographers. The mix of ground and sky, the vibrant colors of the balloons and exceptional photographic composition make these hot air balloon photos something special.
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Back Alley by a4gpa
A Peaceful Ride by John Dalkin
Snowmass Balloon Festival by Travel En Vogue
Partial Ballooner Eclipse by ms4jah
Last Year by Mike Jones
Hot Air Balloons by BlueJeff
How Many Balloons by Tyler McCall
Only the Clouds for Company by John Dalkin
Soaring by FD
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Last Landing by Gaston Batistini
Wild Blue Yonder by JustUs3
Balloon Reflection by Tim Hamilton
Balloon Ocean Sunset by ms4jah
Colorful Balloons by Marvin
Balluminaria by David Williams
Inside the People Eater by Rigmarole
Outback Ballooning by Paul Benjamin
The End by Chaval Brasil
Inside a Hot Air Balloon by Chris Gold
Balloon Trip by Gary
Whose Shadow by Scott Ableman
Gathering in Chambley, France by Gaston Batistini
Balloon Glow by photobunny
Bristol Fiesta 2009 by Dave
Balloonar Eclipse by ms4jah
Reflections for the Day by Seattle Miles
Marble by topshampatti
Balloon to the Moon by Dennis
Birds View XX by Vincent Sampaio
Birds View looks Awesome.
Great post! Some of the most beautiful pictures I’ve seen for a long time.. Great stuff.
very nice
Thanks for giving all of us photographers proper attribution / credit, and for linking back to the original photo page. Much appreciated!
Beautiful photos!! Love them all. Over the past year I’ve gotten into ballooning/photography. Here’s mine: http://www.onemoreglance.com/art/ballooning Thanks!!