May 27, 2023
On my list this visit to Western New York, a early morning trip to Letchworth State Park for a hot air balloon launch. Somehow getting up at 4:30 am and setting out to the Castile entrance, an experience that was well worth the disrupted sleep: bright beautifully colored balloons floating Read more…
October 21, 2017
It’s my birthday, so we went Up. Arriving at dawn Baskets Ready for some hot air Our chariot awaits Heat rises On our way Fire ball A smooth ascent Foliage Trees and basket High over the highway Balloons in the distance North Face advertisement Back on the ground, our balloon Read more…
July 27, 2013
Hitting the road at 4:30 a.m., The Electrician and I set out to see the morning hot air balloon launch at The QuickCheck Festival of Ballooning in Readington, New Jersey. This was my idea. I wanted to capture the event on film and had been looking forward to it for Read more…
July 3, 2010
Up on New York time. The Adorable Maverick Motel. Old trailers. Hot air balloon launch site was right behind the motel. Pop. TV.