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“Dream On” is the name of the 90,000 cu ft Aerostar S57H balloon envelope in the photo.
The opportunity to make this photograph came about as I was accompanying a commercial hot air balloon pilot for a training flight with his student in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
The balloon had been laid out with its top facing east towards the rising sun. I was tasked with holding open the balloon’s throat during inflation, allowing me a view inside as the envelope was pressurized with cold air.
The student pilot was checking his work at the balloon’s top while backlit by the rising sun. The result was a strong contrast between the balloonist against the spiral design of the balloon’s fabric. The sun’s light quickly drops off into shadows, following the contours of the envelope.
8 inches x 12 inches - open edition
12 inches x 18 inches - open edition
16 inches x 24 inches - edition of 10
20 inches x 30 inches - edition of 5
Printed on high quality 17 mil (330 gsm), 100% cotton rag, archival paper
Total paper size will add 2 inch white margin to perimeter of photograph dimensions
Limited edition works are accompanied by a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
For custom sizes, inquire via the contact form.
“Dream On” is the name of the 90,000 cu ft Aerostar S57H balloon envelope in the photo.
The opportunity to make this photograph came about as I was accompanying a commercial hot air balloon pilot for a training flight with his student in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
The balloon had been laid out with its top facing east towards the rising sun. I was tasked with holding open the balloon’s throat during inflation, allowing me a view inside as the envelope was pressurized with cold air.
The student pilot was checking his work at the balloon’s top while backlit by the rising sun. The result was a strong contrast between the balloonist against the spiral design of the balloon’s fabric. The sun’s light quickly drops off into shadows, following the contours of the envelope.
8 inches x 12 inches - open edition
12 inches x 18 inches - open edition
16 inches x 24 inches - edition of 10
20 inches x 30 inches - edition of 5
Printed on high quality 17 mil (330 gsm), 100% cotton rag, archival paper
Total paper size will add 2 inch white margin to perimeter of photograph dimensions
Limited edition works are accompanied by a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
For custom sizes, inquire via the contact form.