Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by BobsterLobster:
Wonderful shot... I'd like it much more with the gamma raised and the highlights boosted so the outlines of the balloons in the background is clearer, and the sky is a little more blue. I don't feel your border works... it looks like you've accidentally left some black at the edge of the frame from PS work. Great colours, good exposure, wonderful mood. 8

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by Bud:
Good photo, the fading sunlight helps make this a stronger image with the shadows of all the other balloons.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by rich:
Good mix of hot light and blocked shot. Very moody at the base of the balloon.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by terje:
I like this image. It's in top10 of my picks. good luck.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by bobdaveant:
I find night shots almost impossible, you pull this one off extremly well, love the silouhettes, 9.

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by MrAkamai:
This shot really impressed me. I really like how the flame lights up the balloon and immediate area on the ground. Then you move to the background and see the other flames doing the same thing, although without seeing the illuminated balloon and ground. I do see slight signs of noise in the sky. 9

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by jab119:
nice glow, just wish more of the balloon was illuminated

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by Konador:
This is really good. I love how the only lighting is the subject itself, and it makes everything else around it glow a great warm colour. 9

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by train:
Nicely captured crisp detail and great lighting
brilliant focus

Night Torch
by crabappl3

Comment by dsa157:
night photography is so interesting to me. simple point sources of light can create such drama. I like this scene overall because it sets an interesting mood - even though I know that this was part of a "night glow" type of ballooning event, it seems like the main subjects are about to embark on a clandestine adventure. I think this feeling could have been enhanced even more had you been closer to them and filled the frame with their actions. The silouetted balloons in the background, while providing context, are too featureless to add much to the story.