Colorful Framed Hot Air Balloon is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on November 18th, 2012.
Colorful Framed Hot Air Balloon
The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology. It is in a class of aircraft known as balloon aircraft. On November... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Colorful Framed Hot Air Balloon
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology. It is in a class of aircraft known as balloon aircraft. On November 21, 1783, in Annonay, France, the first untethered manned flight was made by Jean-Fran�ois Pil�tre de Rozier and Fran�ois Laurent d'Arlandes in a hot air balloon created on December 14, 1782 by the Montgolfier brothers. Hot air balloons that can be propelled through the air rather than just being pushed along by the wind are known as airships or, more specifically, thermal airships.
A hot air balloon consists of a bag called the envelope that is capable of containing heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons, a capsule), which carries passengers and (usually) a source of heat, in most cases an open flame. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant since it has a lower density than the relatively cold air outside the envelope. As with all aircraft, hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere. Unlike gas balloons, the envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom since the air near the bottom of the envelope is at the same pressure as the surrounding air. In today's sport balloons the envelope is generally made from nylon fabric and the mouth of the balloon (closest to the burner flame) is made from fire resistant material such as Nomex. Beginning in the mid-1970s, balloon envelopes have been made in all kinds of shapes, such as hot dogs, rocket ships, and the shapes of commercial products, though the traditional shape remains popular for most non-commercial, and many commercial, applications.
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November 18th, 2012
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Comments (46)
Kay Brewer
Outstanding color and brilliance, Robert! I feel like I could just climb right on for a fun adventure! Tw
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Kay for the nice comment and so glad you enjoyed the image!! Thanks for the Tw!!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #8 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Paul Quinn
Beautiful image Robert. The perfectly framed balloon with the golden light shimmering on the clouds makes for an astounding capture.
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Keith Link
Robert, congratulations on your many FAA group features and for reaching over 1000 views!
Kay Brewer
Robert, this is stunning! Glorious and popping colors! Congratulations on your lovely art being awarded 10+ features by FAA groups! l/f
Lesa Fine
Beautiful composition and processing! Robert I'd just like to say how inspiring it is to visit your galleries, your work is just wonderful! l/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the wonderful comments and the LF!! I hope to add Glacier to the list after we visit it at the end of the month.