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Balloon at Sunrise 2007 (Original Post) valleyrogue May 26 OP
Interesting shot! It looks like a bird. Is it a balloon? The sunrise is eye-catching! n/t CaliforniaPeggy May 26 #1
It is an American Eagle balloon. valleyrogue May 26 #2
Thanks for explaining! I was puzzled. n/t CaliforniaPeggy May 26 #4
A hot air balloon that goes airborne with propane gas ? magicarpet May 26 #3
It's photographed from the rear so the basket is on the other side. n/t valleyrogue May 26 #5
Oh,... thanks for the clarification. magicarpet May 26 #6
Nice image valleyrogue! George McGovern May 26 #7

valleyrogue

(2,207 posts)
2. It is an American Eagle balloon.
Mon May 26, 2025, 08:48 PM
May 26

This was at the beginning of the Hare and the Hound Race, and I believe this balloon served as the hare. It was many years ago, so I am not positive.

magicarpet

(18,455 posts)
6. Oh,... thanks for the clarification.
Mon May 26, 2025, 09:25 PM
May 26

That would make me nervous not to have 360° visibility in all directions.

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