Sandlot
by crabappl3

Comment by ccraft:
Absolutely breathtaking use of backlighting and really well used on such an interesting little critter.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by Neuferland:
Do they actually balloon at night? I think it would be dangerous! But what do I know? This is a nice shot but the lacke of clarity on the main subject hurts it to me. I understand longer exposures to get the light but the basket is just to fuzzy for my taste and the balloons on the right are more distracting to me. Started at a 6, am raising to a 7

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by kdkaboom:
This is a good idea for a shot...I like how the colors of the balloon are illuminated, but some other bright spots in the shot tend to distract... I do like the faint light in the sky coming in from behind...thanks!

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by shutterfly:
Awesome time exposure. Was this taken at night? Very interesting and beautiful subject. Nice job. 10

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by GolferDDS:
Nice image. I like the way the light plays on the pattern of the hot air balloon and the ground. I am wondering how it would look if you could crop it in to get a little better image of the 2 people in the balloon.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by soccerdad:
I like the colors and the excellent use of darker background.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by autool:
Excellent ! Perfect timming and exposure. 10

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by nordicgirl:
Good shot. Warm reflections on ground and baloon...like big candles in dark.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by scrum8:
Unique lighting. I might have tried for a tighter crop, but its stil very nicely done.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by Olyuzi:
Great contrast and impact in this low-key shot with the brightly colored orange/yellow flame and the way the light is captured and reflected by the stripes in the balloon. The silhouetted balloons in the background are really good and give depth to the picture. Good job. 8