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Related: About this forumI climbed out on my roof for blue.
I rolled about the very hot rooftop on my back. I got kisses from my dogs while I rolled about the grass. All for the color blue.
I think I'll save these for another time. I used royal blue and light blue balloons.
One helper remained inside the window tossing out balloons while I was on the roof. I only went as far as the lower roof. I wasn't that determined. My other helper (a young neighbor) had fun chasing down the balloons that dropped - and popping them. Because blowing them up was such fun! (Not)
Roof
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Grass
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I played around with these.
elleng
(131,197 posts)Is there an award for HEROISM????
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)elleng
(131,197 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,737 posts)These are great, but I truly LOVE that last one.
I guess that's because of the clouds showing through the balloon.
Very nice!
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)I had fun with these.
alfredo
(60,077 posts)Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)I had fun.
alfredo
(60,077 posts)Brighten the last one, and pump up the contrast a bit.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)I'll either go with the blue drops or another subject.
alfredo
(60,077 posts)Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)I like input.
alfredo
(60,077 posts)I just DL'd it and played with it, with so so results. Oh well, sometimes the magic works...
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)alfredo
(60,077 posts)Maybe cropping a bit from the bottom and the right will work better than a square.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)alfredo
(60,077 posts)Yes, it is nap time here too.
BTW, I added oregano near the end of the veggie dish, and it was a revelation.
CC
(8,039 posts)These are neat. My fav would be the last one too with the 10th coming in second. Seeing the clouds through the balloon elevates them beyond the norm. Since you all napped I decided to play with cropping. Here are my results. Feel free to dislike or use the idea to play yourself. I gave it a square crop per suggestion but also rotated it a bit. I also adjust curves for brightness and color correction. Hope you don't mind.
If the 10th one were as close up but with the color it has it might of been my fav. though the transparency/translucence is what really makes these imho.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)I really like that.
alfredo
(60,077 posts)fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i have put myself in danger of tumbling down into a fast moving river more than a few time to get shots. it's what we do.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)bluesbassman
(19,379 posts)Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)Agschmid
(28,749 posts)Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)NV Whino
(20,886 posts)I like the hand and head one.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)That was an oopsy I ended up liking.
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)You know who you are.
I love these shots. They are so whimsical.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)Thanks, Curmudgeoness.
RoccoR5955
(12,471 posts)Because if you didn't it will get into some bird, and kill it. If not it will aid in its death.
Check about 1 minute into this video, for even more fascinating photography of what loose plastic is doing to birds worldwide.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)only without the laying on my back part. I took this one July 1 at the inauguration of our new mayor.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)I thought about water but the alligators are protecting their nests/clutches right now and I didn't want to travel long hours to the coast.
I don't annoy alligators during their mating/hatching season.
Balloons don't eat you.
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)You are so remarkably clever with your photos. I never think of anything except what's in front of my face. Creativity is definitely not my strong suit. I'm hoping that the photo excursion next month will help me with inspiration.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)He was only half-serious and half right.
I do enjoy making messes.
juxtaposed
(2,778 posts)Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)I too love the transparent shots.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)erronis
(15,382 posts)(Also made into a nice film, altho for capturing the imagination of the boy and his balloon, the book is superior.)
Beautiful shots but the concept is what makes this special.
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)What a lovely thing to say!
Callalily
(14,897 posts)and experimentation for these contests. Lately, I just haven't found the time to do the same (as I used to).
Your last photo is very creative and I really like Alfredo's suggestion(s).
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)Love your dancer.
The roof was the neighbor kid's idea.
Mira
(22,380 posts)I'm back home and awestruck at these balloon photos. Will now read the comments to learn more.
I have many favorites on first viewing, and wonder how you did the last one.
WOW
Solly Mack
(90,792 posts)Thanks!
Get some rest. Road trips are great fun but I always need a few days to get over one.