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Rising Heat

July 31, 2023 by jgambone 5 Comments

2023 New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning

I had to wake up at 3:30am and be on the road by 4am to make it to the field before sunrise. It was already warm and incredible humid. Arriving at the field at 5:30 AM, I was greeted by a captivating sight—a blanket of fog enveloping the surroundings. Amidst the mist, an event tent stood, with clouds above painted in hues of purple and pink as the sunrise peeked through the fog.

Fog covered field before sunrise
Fog covered field before sunrise

The morning bustle began as teams prepared their majestic balloons for flight. In this photo, a team worked together, holding up the mouth of the balloon while another ignited the flame to fill it with hot air.

Filling a hot air balloon
Filling a hot air balloon

A single team member took on the role of an anchor, skillfully guiding the hot air balloon as it inflated. The balloon glowed orange, basking in the warmth of the flame.

Guiding the balloon as it rises
Guiding the balloon

A team of adventurers standing outside the basket, their faces lit up as they looked up at the dancing flame. The orange glow enveloped the surroundings, heightening the sense of anticipation.

Fill it up
Fill it up

The sun gradually rose, casting a warm light over the foggy field. In this wide shot, two team members anchored the balloon, as it prepared to ascend into the sky.

Rising Heat
Rising Heat

Two hot air balloons took flight side by side, an awe-inspiring display of colors soaring together into the heavens.

Time for a quick trip
Time for a quick trip

A close-up shot showcases a team of women taking flight in a vibrant, colorful balloon, painting the sky with their dreams and aspirations.

All female crew
All female crew

Underneath a floating balloon, a man gazed out at the horizon, a symbol of freedom and adventure as the world unfolded beneath the balloon’s path.

Eyes on the sky
Eyes on the sky

The final shot captured the essence of the festival—numerous balloons dotting the sky, gracefully floating away as if taking their dreams to the far reaches of the universe.

Float away
Float away

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  1. Peter Alessandria says

    July 31, 2023 at 9:42 pm

    Awesome Jason!

    Reply
  2. Sally B. says

    August 1, 2023 at 7:03 am

    Excellent photos!

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    • jgambone says

      August 1, 2023 at 8:10 am

      Thanks Sally!

      Reply
  3. Dwayne says

    August 4, 2023 at 9:27 am

    Jason – great captures. I really appreciate the angle/perspective of your shots – well done!

    Reply
    • jgambone says

      August 12, 2023 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks Dwayne.

      Reply

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