Bristol Balloon Fiesta

[gonzomo]

Just a couple from last nights glow. I know one PH'er is associated with the Fishtank guys.

[rude girl]

That's got me really excited - it's the Northampton Balloon festival next weekend and we're planning on taking the cameras for a day's practice.

Any hints and tips?

[remal]

great pics. was there today but the weather was crap. seen no ballons go up. but maybe tomorrow

[gonzomo]

It would seem that if you want to see them flying, the dawn ascents are the better bet. There was a mass ascent planned for 6pm thursday of the special shapes, but as the wind was gusting they didn't fly in the end.

Rude Girl - as for tips on photography....I'm probably the last person to ask, I guess the best tip i can give is take a tripod, bump up the iso and experiment. The one thing i did notice about taking a camera to an event like this is that regardless of how good a spot you think you've picked, someone will always come and stand in front of you.

[Captain Beaky]

A few from the same event. It was a pity we didn't get to see any lauches but the glow and the fireworks were worth the visit. Maybe next year...

[pdV6]

The weather was a real shame - went for the early morning launch on Saturday in glorious sunshine but unfortunately nothing took off. Tried again on Sunday and they didn't even bother inflating!

Best view was the Tuesday when they had a practice mass-launch and they all came over our way whilst I was getting ready for work.

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

Nice pics,

There was only one launch over the weekend and that was on Friday morning. Our balloon (Fishtank) was found with a tiny tear which happened on the Thursday Night Glow so we didn't fly all weekend. Good night glow though!

there is a piccy comp on the news section at www.fishtank.cc

Regards

Owen

[Captain Beaky]

Obiwonkeyblokey said:

Our balloon (Fishtank) was found with a tiny tear which happened on the Thursday Night Glow so we didn't fly all weekend. Good night glow though!

Owen - We were close to your balloon at the Saturday glow but the logo wasn't oriented towards us so the pictuers aren't good. Nice subtle colour scheme though.

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

Thanks CB

I like this one from Gonzos album, really shows how well the white balloon shos up in the Glow!

Edited by Obiwonkeyblokey on Wednesday 16th August 17:03

Edited by Obiwonkeyblokey on Wednesday 16th August 17:04

[gonzomo]

Think this is possibly the best shot I have featuring the Fishtank balloon.



Very tricky things to shoot are night glows.....

[haze]

[quote=rude girl]That's got me really excited - it's the Northampton Balloon festival next weekend and we're planning on taking the cameras for a day's practice.

Not long to go now, till the Northampton Balloon Festival. Can't wait, although I have heard there may be possible showers over the weekend.

[rude girl]

haze said:

Not long to go now, till the Northampton Balloon Festival. Can't wait, although I have heard there may be possible showers over the weekend.

The forecast doesn't look great though.

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

Here we go again!!

[pdV6]

Gonna try for the Saturday morning launch. Hopefully will have more luck than last year!

[S. Gonzales Esq.]

The Friday morning is always the best time to go - no crowds, easy parking and great light. Two here from this morning - sorry about the quality - only had the 'phone and the happysnapper with me.

[Rude Girl]

And Northampton again next weekend...

[rich 36]

Northampton charge for entry for the First time this year

Do Bristol charge?

[Piglet]

rich 36 said:

Northampton charge for entry for the First time this year

Do Bristol charge?

Bristol charges for parking but not for foot visitors. I'm not sure what the parking charge is.

[rich 36]

Park and pay we had here before and it was expensive,

now they charge on the gate, the price has dropped for cars,

plus we've got Tony Christie!!!! booked to headline this year








whoo hoo....





Not

Edited by rich 36 on Sunday 12th August 16:25

[pdV6]

rich 36 said:

Do Bristol charge?

As mentioned above, for parking only. £7/day in advance £8/day on the gate.
Plenty of unoffical parking, closer to the action, for £5/day just outside.