Hot Desert Balloon

David Clark

Hot Desert Balloon

A new tourist attraction brings people from near Dubai over my house and through the dunes. I decided to chase them the other day till they landed. There were 3 balloons with the baskets carrying about 20 passengers. They had a great clear morning. The balloons landed near a large labor camp on a Friday morning when the folks do not have to work—they came out in mass to watch the spectacle. Most of the workers pictured are from Nepal.

Featured in “dusk to dawn light” Feb 8, 2009

Hot Desert Balloon belongs to the following groups:

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Hot Desert Balloon by David Clark
  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    Hello David. This is just wonderful shot. And so warm…

  • David Clark replied

    Thanks Luda – dave

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    brilliant captures!! quite an event!!

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    That hot air balloon ride over the desert looks a lot of fun, certainly makes a great photo subject, with the pin sharp focus on the colourful balloon the desert has a pleasing contrasting softness to it, well photographed Dave,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Wow this one leaves me speechless Dave…an incredible shot indeed.

  • David Clark replied

    thanks Lyn – too kind – congrats again on all your recent features – dave

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Wonderful contrast of color over the sand. Love the way you composed with offset balloon and low horizon. Beautiful.

  • David Clark replied

    thanks again Jan—for the comment and the help – dave

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wow, what a brilliant capture, David!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks again Bela—I want to see if I can catch them again on a day with less haze – dave

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Hey David.. This really works well.. Great work…
    Chuck…

  • David Clark replied

    thanks very much Chuck—dave

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Awesome work David.

  • David Clark replied

    thank you Simon – very nice of you to check out my photos – dave

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    breathtaking!!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks very much Els – dave

  • Dusker

    Dusker

    Great contrasts, not just in colours and subject but also there is the “new” in an old and ancient land. Heather

  • David Clark replied

    Thanks much for the great comment - the dunes are really ancient and pretty much unchanged and the balloon is definitely new - a challenge for “old and new” in the middle east just ended a couple days ago - dang! thanks Heather - dave

  • vadim19

    vadim19

    Wonderful work, David!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks Vadim – dave

  • Anthony Vella

    Anthony Vella

    Excellent composition. Beautiful colours. Good work David.

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Stunning shot!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks Wendi – dave

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !

  • chijude

    chijude

    Great capture David. It must have been quite an amazing sight and experience to watch it move across your landscape of dunes!!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks very much - I saw them from close to my house and then chased them in my car till they started to land - early morning and magic - now I want to do it - dave

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    Hi David, this is fantastic, all of your work is wonderful. I love the colors and the comp :)
    Instant favorite 4 me!!!

    ~A

  • David Clark replied

    thanks Antonio - for the comment, the fav, and the visit - dave

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Incredible beauty!!!!!! Just amazing!!!!!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks very much Lorilee—was fun to see – dave

  • David Clark

    David Clark

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Beautiful capture..love the lighting!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks very much Jacky - your site is amazing - dave

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone

    Gorgeous work David!!!!

  • David Clark replied

    Hi Sharon—thank you very much – dave

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    Amazing capture, such fantastic colours, it must be an amazing experience, what a fab view!!!

  • David Clark replied

    I was pretty excited when I saw them flying over the dunes in the early light and chased them down - it was a little hazy that day - hope they come back on a clear day—thanks – dave

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Honestly, Dave … I’m spluttering in my head … and my fingers won’t type because there is nothing but gobbledegook coming down the nerve endings from the brain!!!! ... deeeeeeep breath … ok … I’ll try to be coherent!!!!! This is flippin’ AWESOME!!!!! I’m honestly and truly in AWE of what you do!!!!! Incredible!!!! Get one of this framed up by RB and take it over to the ballooning place … they’ll buy the thing for 3 times what RB charged you!!! And you’ll be FAMOUS!!!!!!! And for HEAVEN’S sakes … do you want me to make up a list of groups for you to enter this baby into??? WHEEEE!!! I’ve got my red shoes all ready … let me know when we start dancin’!!!!!!!!

  • David Clark replied

    Hi Lois - just featured in Dusk to Dawn Light - will get those shoes on—right now have to take a sick kitty to the vet – thanks for a big smile this morning – dave

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    This goes into my Fav’s as of now

  • David Clark replied

    Hi Mike - thanks for the visit, the comment and the fav - very nice of you- dave

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    A terrific shot…the balance of colour and composition are just perfect :)

  • David Clark replied

    thank you Clare - very generous comment - I love the low light in the desert – things come alive—dave

  • taueva

    taueva

    Absolute stunner!!!!!!!! Love the colors!!!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks again - too too nice are you- dave

  • mrscboretti

    mrscboretti

    Fantastic shot

  • David Clark replied

    thank you Christine – for the comment and the visit – dave

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Great shot- amazing colours- a fav!!!!

  • David Clark replied

    thanks very much Pauline, for the comment, the visit and the fav – dave

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    love it. Beautiful colors contrast and location. Not everyday one sees a balloon over desert and sand dunes. You should sell it to the Balloon company and the passengers… Thanks for sharing with the Art of the Middle East group.

  • David Clark replied

    thanks Eyal - I hope I get to see them again - this day there was a lot of haze - and I just did send it to the company will see if they respond - thanks again—dave

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Yes, just saw the Feature in Dawn & Dusk …. sooooooooo well deserved!!!! This truly is fabulous!!! Ok, now to the important things … how is Kitty??? Is everything okay???

  • David Clark replied

    Hey Lois – pick up Sam this afternoon - nothing too serious so should be back to normal soon - I may have some good photos tomorrow - the balloon owner invited me to ride along tomorrow and take photos for them – they really liked this photo - they load up about 1/2 mile from my house - yipee - hope it is a lovely day.

    dave

  • mojgan

    mojgan

    Love this one! It’s beautiful and so relaxing….. love the colour…

  • David Clark replied

    thanks very much—the dunes around Al Ain are amazing – dave

  • Keegan Wong

    Keegan Wong

    The use of negative space in this is excellent!

  • David Clark replied

    Hi Keegan – thanks very much – it just seemed to fit much better this way – hoping to get some more photos on a less hazy day – how do you like your Sigma 10-20 – I have been looking at one for my Canon 40D – thanks again – dave

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great composition, well done

  • Albert Dickson

    Albert Dickson

    Amazing contrast but what a wonderful place to balloon. Beautiful image David. The colors are fantastic.

  • Chris Snyder

    Chris Snyder

    Like floating over Mars! What amazing color.

  • Michael Sheridan

    Michael Sheridan

    Superb

  • i l d i l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Awesome image David!

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    beautiful beautiful image ….

  • David Clark replied

    Hi Heather - thank you very much - I was delighted to see this in person- dave

  • danapace

    danapace

    Perfect work again, really well done.. Very impressive composition and colors.. Warm regards

  • David Clark replied

    Hi Dana—thanks very much – I have been waiting to get a ride in this beauty – but they havent been around for weeks now – dave

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    It must be wonderful to do a balloon flight like that ! Your capture is perfect and beautiful

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ... did you ever take YOUR balloon ride?? Am I missing the shots???

  • David Clark replied

    I never got the ride - the day I was supposed to go I had to work early - and apparently that was the last day they were here - not sure what happened - keep looking for the balloons but not here – maybe it was a dream?—dave

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    This is a GORGEOUS shot Dave! Very well done!

  • David Clark replied

    Hi Renee – thanks very much - thought of you the other day – I managed to sell photos to a marketing agent in Dubai this week and the woman who arranged the sale was from upstate New York - when she found out I like bird watching she couldn’t stop talking about how much she missed her Chickadees - you are not alone - dave

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Col shot!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Brilliant shot, I love deserts, gorgeous colours here, am certainly doing this next time I’m in Dubai :-))

  • David Clark replied

    thanks much for the visit and the comment - come to Al Ain the next time you are in the UAE – it is beautiful - I think they have stopped the ballon rides for now but will probably pick up again later. —dave

  • Donna Chapman

    Donna Chapman

    just brilliant! well done!

  • PhotosByG

    PhotosByG

    Hi David. Style, Class, Elegance, Excellence are looking for photos of this quality and calibre if you are interested in submitting this photo and any other photos you may have of the same quality. Cheers, Graham.

  • Francisco Vasconcellos

    Francisco Vasc...

    great shot – I wonder if I flew over your house? – http://www.redbubble.com/people/vascobrazil/art/2790260-5-talk-about-living-in-the-middle-of-nowhere

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Absolutely fabulous shot and beautiful colours, David X

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    This looks like fabulous fun!! It is a beautiful image David, I love the warm sunlight and colours.

  • David Clark replied

    Hi Sharon – thanks for the comment and the favorites on this and the kingfisher - haven’t been around here much due to the blocking of the site in this country - but I just found out it has been unblocked—yeah!!!

  • Shannon Paskaruk

    Shannon Paskaruk

    very lovely!!

  • Peter Hodgson

    Peter Hodgson

    Looks like a photographers paradise judging by the light and colour in this shot David. Great photo.

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    Maria Moro

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desert, dunes, feature, tag and uae