The Great Reno Balloon Races!

[DRT-Maverick]

I got myself up at about 4am today to see the Dawn Patrol, and then watch around 100 balloons lift off from the valley floor in Reno. I'd like to share my shots with you and get come c&c.



Dawn Patrol, about 5:30am.
http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/1816/dawnpatrol2.jpg

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1815/dawnpatrol1.jpg



After Dawn patrol, the Reno balloon took flight, and some planes flew over. I missed the planes hehe.
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2065/renoflag1.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/1117/renoflag2.jpg



I found myself intrigued by the patterns and colors of the fabric.
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8828/fabric8.jpg

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5161/fabric1.jpg

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1013/fabric2.jpg

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/6725/fabric3.jpg

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2304/fabric4.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/7827/fabric5.jpg

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/8821/fabric6.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/703/fabric7.jpg



The children are fascinated with the balloon!
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/2537/crowdt.jpg

Then the rest took off!
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7828/rising1.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1052/basket1e.jpg

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6279/orbiter3.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2091/balloon11.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/262/balloon10.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5526/balloon9s.jpg

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/561/balloon8.jpg

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1250/balloon7.jpg

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/4050/balloon6.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8113/balloon5x.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9383/balloon4.jpg

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/7045/balloon2.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5985/balloon1f.jpg

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/2741/balloon3.jpg

Hope you enjoy!

[DonRicklin]

Great sieres. :thumb :clap

It would be great if you edited the post to include numbers for each image, especially with so many, so repliers can more easily refer to their favorites!

:D

Don

[DRT-Maverick]

Thanks! I'll number them when I get back! Gotta run to a place quick, but it'll get done this evening!