The Middletown, Ohio Ballon festival(Ohio Challenge) was a cheap and fun event to attend. There were funnel cakes, corn dogs, fried Oreos, classic cars, skydivers, and of course balloons. The balloons were fantastic but I’ll show you those later. What I found more interesting, was what was required in getting those gigantic devices up in the air. It seems the folks shared a great passion for their work and it showed on their faces.
Almost too hot to handle.
Glow.
Break time.
Wingman.
Roll it out.
Getting it done.
Lighting it up.
Seeing red.
Steady boys.
Balance.
Alllmost goooot it.
Stranger in a strange hat.
Deep in thought.
Ant seating.
Almost.
sethsnap 
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A TISKET, A TASKET…IS THERE CHAMPAIGNE IN YOUR BASKET????
Yes there is indeed. 🙂 Thanks.
Seth, I got to work with a hot air balloon crew once, and it was one of the most exciting experiences of my life! Then I got a ride in the balloon! Fabulous. Everything is silent up there.
Nice. Sounds amazing.
Stellar series! Love the unusual perspective in this set!
(MANY folks focus on the balloons up in the air already… but few focus on the human element like this)
Thanks Tilde.
Fantastic, my favourite is ( Seeing red ) just stunning
Thanks Mike.
Gorgeous photos!
Thanks. 🙂 ..x
Cool… You should check out my blog first weekend in February…. Hot air affair in Hudson wi… Balloon chasing was a blast!
Yes let me look. 🙂 Thanks.
Wow! What a great perspective! I’ve been to balloon festivals. A lot of excitement goes on down on those fields. You caught it all. Thanks for sharing!
Welcome. Thanks!
As always, love the photos!
Thanks. 🙂 s
Looks like a fun day. But I’m still struggling to wrap my mind around fried Oreos. Wow. 😉
Ha.. Didn’t try one.
Did you get to take a balloon ride?
No. One day. 🙂
I LOVE people! So many diverse interests and passions in this world, it’s what makes the world a wonderful place 🙂 Thanks for sharing this behind-the-scenes snip-it 🙂
Indeed. Thanks.
BEAUTIFUL FUN PHOTO SHOOT!!! Great SHOTS!!!
Thanks Jasmine.
Great pics. I love the angles you used to tell the story. My dream is to one day ride in a hot air balloon.
Thanks Kathy. Go live your dream. 🙂
Fab photographs!
Thanks so much. :)..
Excellent images!
Thx so much.
Very nice. I love the Ant seating. I also like how you showed the steps leading up to the balloons in the air, and the spotting of color is awesome.
Thx. 🙂
Nice set. I was hoping to see the fried oreos. 🙂
I didn’t try them, just saw the signs.
Amazing shots!
Thanks Catherine.
some awesome shots you have got here Seth….
Thanks Kavita.
your most welcome Seth…keep up the good work
awesome!
Thanks Paulo.
Balloons Over Bend, Oregon… perfect show … 🙂
and here, your perfect images.. 🙂
👍👍thanks.