Sunset balloon flight

This would have been a nice vantage point for sunset pics.

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Made Explore #68 on May 1 2007
Hot air balloon drifting in the evening breeze at sunset over the Marienberg Castle the landmark overlooking the Franconian city of Würzburg.
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avva says:

what an ecxellent photo..love the balloon and the colours on the sky looks very nices..good work!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

blogclaire92 says:

wonderful photo the colours are amazing !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks avva! I love the firey sky and silhouettes too!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks for your comment blogclaire92!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

fotopusch says:

What an awfully good picture! An instant fav!

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

I'm glad you liked my shot, fotopusch. Thanks for the invite and award!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

felber says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

~Caz~ says:

PERFECT!!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks twinx71 and felber for the recognition!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

This really is a magnificent shot - fantastic sky and the details like the balloon make it special.
I was interested to see it is Würzburg - I was there a few weeks ago too!

A Big Fave
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks for the "ABigFave" invite David - I'll do that
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Renée Ann Wirick (on a Flickr break) [deleted] says:

What beautiful tones! The balloon and the castle in shadow lovely.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

nevadafoto says:

Super!!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks nevadafoto for the fave and comment!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

l.a.s. [deleted] says:

Lovely capture.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Lindsay thanks for the fave and comment!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

heurtoirfan says:

What a magnificent sunset !
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

@ heurtoirfan -thank you for your comments. Greatly appreciated. I love your natural history series!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

...and Family! says:

This is gorgeous! Absolutely stunning!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

@tati_66: Thanks for faving and visit!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks, Renee Wirick for faving the pic as well!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

lilia mendonça says:

linda.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

@lilia mendonça:agradecimentos para seu comentário!
Obrigado selecionando minha foto como um favorito.
Traduzido usando Google!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

**Magic Erin** added this photo as a favorite
Thanks, **Magic Erin**
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

siskud says:

Great Sky! Not sure I'd want to up in that balloon
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks Simon. I've yet to take a trip myself but when weather conditions are right there are often 2 or 3 balloons drifting overhead and they all seem to land without mishap.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

gibido fantastico says:

wow axel what a sunset like a dream
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks gibido!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

footshaman: Thanks for fave!
wallpapercuts: Thanks for fave!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

ComputerHotline says:

lostartist says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Revolting Sunsets, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

[ danny ] says:

hermosos colores

saludos
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

weeklymg says:

Hi. I wanted to let you know that I'm using this photo, in accordance with the Creative Commons License, on my blog: weeklymobilegoodies.blogspot.com
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Janielle Beh says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Silhouette Against Sunset, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Jane M. says:

I saw your photograph about a week ago and was inspired to do a painting of it in my personal journal. I hope you don't mind. I took a photograph of it and linked back to your photo. This is absolutely stunning, you should know. Beautiful work.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

xJanestar, thanks for your kind words. I am happy to have given you a source of inspiration!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Antonio Paolo Sanna says:

Hi, nice shot.
This photo is perfect for the Group
Il Tramonto (The Sunset)

Join us.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world - Please comment on Three (3), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Michelle E. Newton-Carline says:

You are invited to JOIN and post this GREAT SHOT in SOLO PAISAJES Y ATARDECERES--ONLY LANDSCAPES AND SUNSET GROUP.
de ensueño
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nickido1889 says:

Viewed in Wonderful photos for the world
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ezio.zaia [deleted] says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato Gold Seal of Quality (Invited Pictures Only)(1post:2Comment). Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.

Viewed in Wonderful photos for the world
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Anhson says:

Viewed in Wonderful photos for the world
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Davy Jones' Locker says:

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This is an excellent photo!!!
Accept this symbolic ancient prize and admit your photo to a noble contest among the finest in:
www.flickr.com/groups/ysplix/
and please remember to tag this photo Ysplix
invited with SICI
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This sunset is absolutely CAPTIVATING!!!
Please add it along with the most interesting sunsets in
"sunsets of our hearts"
invited with SICI
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This is an absolutely CAPTIVATING sunset!!!
Deserves to compete between the best in Top 20 Sunsets of our Hearts.
Follow the group rules and tag Top20SunsetsOfOurHearts
invited with SICI
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Photo used in The Coquina Daily BLOG on Monday, October 22, 2007.
http://coquinadaily.blogspot.com/2007/10/mond ay-october-22-2007.html
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks for the Group invitations to:
antoniopaolo.sanna, Soldon, Michelle E. Newton-Carline, ezio.zaia & Davy Jones' Locker
I appreciate the fave!: Davy Jones' Locker
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesús Garrido says:

magnífica

Seen this excellent photo in Ysplix www.flickr.com/groups/ysplix/
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

uva98 says:

Free Tibet!

Namaste
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Morbit Photography [deleted] says:

nice :)

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

luisjvs says:

Nos encantaria ver tu foto en el grupo

we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
“A través de tu mirada”
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

sandeep baraskar says:

hey axel ...classy shot
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Pete Biggs says:

amazing sunset - ive been trying some too if u have time to look farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2466899049_00979 38441_m.jpg
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ted seclon says:

Wow! Nice shot..
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Antonio Paolo Sanna says:

You deserve this award!

Seen this excellent photo in:
Il Tramonto - (The Sunset) - Third Contest is Open...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Abri says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sunset and Sunrise (Invite only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

daeijan says:

awesome shot!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

kvf300 says:

Wonderful picture

I live in French Polynesia, so if you want to

see my Photos it's here.

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Yener Öztürk [deleted] says:

Wonderful photo.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

FrodoBabbs says:

I used your sunset for a pic I put together. Thanks.

www.flickr.com/photos/36041246@N00/2566252309 /
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

brittany vs. the world says:

this is definitely one of my favorite pictures ever.
love it
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

snowynite350z says:

I really love the contrast the balloon makes. It appears so tiny! Great perspective and a beautiful picture!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Friday, February 01, 2008: Used as a mobile phone wallpaper on website:
Weekly Mobile Goodies, featuring Hot Air Balloons
weeklymobilegoodies.blogspot.com/2008/02/hot- air-balloons...
and on:
www.ceptelefoncunuz.net/hot-air-balloons/
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

....pikeia.... says:

Nos gustaría ver tu foto hermosa en
"Atardecer,
Sunset".
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

photoyoungster says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sunsets, Ah Sunsets, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

~THAT KID RICH~ ©2010 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called **BURNING SKYS**, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

FANTASTIK SHOT!!!!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

noty_awek23 says:

nice sunset shot... love it..
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

fbako says:

gosh! I'm just speechless..........
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

rexonarfchappy says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Happy - Rexona Fragrance Collection, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Tropicdiver's Daughter says:

excellent!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Thanks for the Group invitations to:
pikeia, photoyoungster, THAT RICH KID, rexonarfchappy
I really appreciate the faves!: hazeman58, gdine55, fbako, rexonarfchappy
Thanks for commenting: noty_awek2, fbako, Tropicdiver's Daughter
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Featured in vagabondish - the travelzine for today's vagabond in the Wednesday Edition / August 20, 2008. See:-
www.vagabondish.com/sensible-round-the-world- travel-itine...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Hello&Goodbye's says:

Magnificent shot. It's amazing.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlo Tancredi says:

This is a Big Fave !!!

www.flickr.com/groups/35faves/

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

DaniB* says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Atardeceres del Mundo / Sunsets In The World y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

miss_ciruelita says:

Amazing shot
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

someone_cs_16 says:

My fab
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

kali17 says:

I wish I was there!Beautiful!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniy97 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Other Hours, and we'd love to have this added to the group aswell as you being a member
Rich. and Daniy
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Ju Vilela says:

excellent!!!!!!!! Love the colours!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

OrAnG_kAmPuNg says:

amazing colours.........................
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Used in the blog Life in the Fast Lane
Natures Amazing Colors - What Red Means
October 7, 2008
www.lifeinthefastlane.ca/natures-amazing-colo rs-what-red-...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

mayaibon says:

i like it..
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Hello&Goodbye's, Carlo Tancredi, DaniB*, miss_ciruelita, someone_cs_16, kali17, Daniy97, Ju Vilela, OrAnG_kAmPuNg, mayaibon Thanks for visiting and commenting!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

joel toel says:

fab shot....hats of to you...u r a winner
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

drwhitenack says:

I like your photo and am using it for a church presentation. You will be credited.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

{ania} [deleted] says:

great shot with great details! :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

sdoniyor says:

It is a very nice picture, may I use it at my blog?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

@joel toel, @drwhitenack, @ania: Thanks for your comments!
@sdoniyor: Yes, as long as you link back to this photo and acknowledge the photographer.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

footprints* says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Your Footprints - Beautiful World, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Pretty08 says:

very nice capture, golden sky looks rich with its glow.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Rainer Pfingst says:

fantastic colors - great!!

Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Used in a blog "Sunsets are brief, but oh so beautiful! on Tuesday, July 14, 2009: link
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Elix Perth says:

I'd like to thank you for releasing this photo under a CC license, as I've used it in a work of mine, also released under a CC license. It's here if you'd like to take a look. Thank you again for sharing such a beautiful photo with us!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel-D says:

Used in Moneywatch blog: link on Dec 22, 2009
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

elllee says:

i used the sunset www.flickr.com/photos/46546986@N08/4267401059 /
so niccceeee thanks :)
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Sunset balloon flight

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