Chicago and Suburbs from a Hot Air Balloon
This shot was taken from a flying hot air balloon during last year's "Eyes to the Skies" Balloon Festival. The lake in the foreground is Danada Lake at the Danada Forest Preserve, and the road on the left is Butterfield Road in Wheaton, IL.
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- Category: Landscapes ʘ
- Location: Wheaton, IL ʘ
- Camera: Canon EOS 40D
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Awarded about 1 year ago
sonnet schulz
commented over 1 year agothis is one fantastic shot. before i read the description I had to figure you were up on mt. hoy in blackwell.
John Harrison
commented over 1 year agoexcellent capture
Duane Rapp
commented over 1 year agoWow
Josh Merrill
commented over 1 year agoThanks guys!
It was quite an experience! You feel weightless when flying in a hot air ballooon. And it was very interesting seeing everything that I have grown up around from the sky!
Vicky Bajda
commented over 1 year agoCool image Josh :)
Christian Legan
commented over 1 year agoOutstanding...
L L
commented over 1 year agoI love the rays shining through...gets me every time!
kathleen warner
commented over 1 year agome too Lisa....heavenly!
Marcia Straub
commented over 1 year agoWow!
Kenneth Eyer
commented over 1 year agoExcellent Work
Ma Anderson
commented over 1 year agoOne of a kind shot! Breathless!
Josh Merrill
commented over 1 year agoThanks for all the kind words! I really appreciate your responses!
Stephanie Miranda
commented over 1 year agowoah very cool
J Clarke
commented over 1 year agoNow that is 'spiritual'! Beautiful!
Matt Lohmus
commented over 1 year agoI can see my apartment building! ;)
Stephen Leung
commented over 1 year agogreat view. and i love the streaks of light.
Tiffany Whisler
commented over 1 year agoLove the shot, and the light rays are just perfect!
Josh Merrill
commented over 1 year agoThanks Guys and Gals! It was quite an experience.
Matt- That's Awesome, I saw my house and neiborhood too.
Kris Chrzan
commented over 1 year agoLove, love, love the rays of light and the city in the background-truly an awesome shot!!!