30 Majestic Hot Air Balloon Photographs

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