I’ve been to one of the flights of Franch hot air balloons championship (Championnat de France de Montgolfières) this year. It was hold in the huge garden of a Loire valley castle.
On my way to the show, I hit to a terrible trafic jam, so I arrived almost late.
Not quite, the balloons were just getting ready.
Everybody was taking pictures.
I’ve managed slip to the front.
Lighted by the flame and the setting sun.
Off it went.
The castle, Chateau de Brissac, where the balloons taken off from it’s garden, at 18h44, half an hour before the flight.
At 20h00.
Photos taken on 29 August 2013.
Let the Images Speak 
Chere Mme May
Beautiful photographs everywhere on your blog – but because of my penchant for reflected images l particularly love this series of pictures.
Regards
Dan
I am so happy that you like my blog, the reflected images are very special, thank you very much Dan!
Mme May
Vous en pris
Amicalement
Dan
I haven’t been to one of these events in years…what a joy it must of been for you?! Gorgeous and colorful pictures♥
This is my first time! I am sure will go again, thank you!
How beautiful! I just love the photos with the colorful reflections! We have the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta every October here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We’ll be on our 24th year at the fiesta this year and it’s just as exciting as ever! Thanks so much for sharing!
I love the relections too, had great plesure to photograph them. I am very happy that you like them! Hope you enjoy your Balloon Fiesta!
Fantastic Gallery! This is BIG on my bucket list . Just beautiful!
Thank you so much!
this is simply awesome!! Did you take a ride on one of those balloons? 🙂
Thank you! They were championship balloons and not taking passengers, but there were some commercial balloons in the other side, you pay and go for a ride, I didn’t. I might do it one day 🙂