Friday, February 13, 2009

Breathe Out..

After 3 years of gazing at the balloons silently drifting over Brisbane in the early mornings, I finally got to have a go! What a birthday present.

Can you see the Story Bridge?
And these buildings?
How about the Tallest Tree?

More balloon pics over the next couple of days...

Enjoy your Friday wherever you may be and for a glimpse at other skies around the world, fly over to Skywatch Friday.
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27 comments:

  1. Pearl MapleFebruary 13, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    How lucky for you to get a balloon ride and on such a beautiful day too. Thanks for sharing with everyone in Sky Watch Friday.

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  2. SteffiFebruary 13, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Fantastic photo! It´s your birthday?? Happy Birthday to you!
    Happy SWF!
    I hope everything is okay with you and your family because I saw at T.V. the terrible pics of the fires!
    My thoughts are with you!

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  3. AnaFebruary 13, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Very nice shot and so cool present. Happy birthday! And SFW!

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  4. EveFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Wow - how exciting! What a beautiful photo of the city!
    We did that a few years ago, but it was a much different view - we were floating over the Arizona desert.

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  5. Guy DFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful shot of Brisbane. Our thoughts and prayers are with all Australians during your terrible fires. Hope you and yours are safe.

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  6. EG CameraGirlFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    How cool! And what a great view of Brisbane!

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  7. Photo CacheFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    fantastic. when enlarge you see all the details and nuances, super shot.

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  8. LowellFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    I'll leave you to your balloon ride; heights bother me...even when I'm on firm footing...

    But the photo is excellent...the colors and the light are striking!

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  9. cieldequimperFebruary 13, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Beautiful shot, fantastic colours. Happy birthday, btw.

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  10. MaryFebruary 13, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    What a lovely shot, with the light gilding the sides of the buildings! Lovely sky! Happy belated birthday. :)

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  11. Rune A Karlsen (Bildebloggen)February 13, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Lovely photography! :)

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  12. crocrodylFebruary 13, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Amazing views! I am waiting for your next photos from balloon:)

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  13. CTG PoniesFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Nice shot and what a wonderful birthday present! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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  14. VALKYRIENFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Happy birthday! And a wonderful shot you made on your day! You have my admiration - those balloons look scary in my opinion!

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  15. JimFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Great skyline. Great sky.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Fantastic light! What a great shot this is!

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  17. caraFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Great Shot!
    whoever gave you that present must be a prince

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  18. PatriciaFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
    Wow! amazing gift!
    Sure you enjoyed your ride while singing "Would you like to fly on my beautiful ballon..."
    Have a happy weekend!

    My blog

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  19. marie-louiseFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful shot of Brisbane especially in that early morning colour. You must have enjoyed that Balloon ride. Have a great weekend.

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  20. AntjasFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Excuse my ignorance, but when it comes to big cities in Australia, I've only seen photos of Sydney and its opera house, I have never seen Brisbane. Thanks for sharing your birthday present with the rest of us.

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  21. AnnFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Lucky you, I did a balloon flight years ago and it was one of the most beautiful things I've ever done. Wonderful light here.

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  22. bitingmidgeFebruary 13, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Happy Birthday for last week (?) cara!

    That photo will be one that you keep forever I expect, it's a beauty!

    Sunshine Coast Daily Photo - Australia

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  23. Amulya NagarajFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    wow... Almost makes me feel like i'm back home in Brisbane again!
    Happy Birthday

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  24. caraFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Hi and thanks to all for all the great comments it really was an amazing experience. And cheers for the birthday wishes - It may be 2 weeks ago now but I am still milking it. Note to self: must log out to avoid members of family commenting in my name. Hope you enjoy the next couple of balloon shots too!

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  25. Susan English MasonFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    That is a magnificent view! I'm not sure I have enough guts to go up there in a balloon. Congrats.

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  26. AnnieFebruary 14, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Great photo...but I am like the last commenter..prefer to get the scenery another way!

    Annie

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  27. Stefan JanssonFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Wow. Looks like a fantastic balloon ride!

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