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Offline DaveH

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Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« on: September 04, 2011, 10:29:02 AM »
Took a trip down to leeds castle yesterday for the Bentley and Balloon day.

helicopter in the grounds
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6111332397_b40b03df48_b.jpg
Duck in pond
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scenic pond
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Leeds Castle late evening

Courtyard inside Leeds Castle

British Airways balloon being inflated (is that the word?)

In the drink (almost)!

And finally - in the drink!


Max of 5 images per post please.
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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2011, 10:34:40 AM »
Answered my own question re-sizing, so ignore :)
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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2011, 11:03:04 AM »
Shhh don't let the moderators catch you posting more than 5 at a go.... some folks mix up castigate and that other cast$*&# word. :mrgreen:
Was #1 your transport down there?  Nice machine.
The last one would be my pick for the sheer drama of the we feet....john
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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2011, 12:01:14 PM »
My choice is no.7. Should be in the 'Oh c**p' section.

Nice set.

Les.
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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2011, 01:58:29 PM »
Lovely set the last one is also my favorite
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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2011, 02:20:04 PM »
Hi DaveH

Nice series. So what happened after the balloon touched down in the pond? Methinks someone got wet. ;)

The "Leeds Castle late evening" is a great example of wonderful natural lighting for three reasons:
-- nice warm colors
-- low light angle and therefore no harsh shadows on the castle..slight shadow on the one wall that merely adds depth
-- GREAT contrast between the warm castle and the cold dark sky behind...

Looks like a fun day.

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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2011, 05:55:56 PM »
Thanks all for your comments and feedback - indeed was a great day!

So Clive, what happened next - well he gave it full blast on the burners and just managed to lift it out of the water and onto the bank. I do have a picture of the water dripping off the basket as he did so - but a great end to the day even so!

Apparently when they fly early morning they can sometimes make their balloons just skim the water and 'dance' around the moat - now that would be something to behold for sure.....
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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2011, 05:56:12 PM »
Quote from: chappo1 on September 04, 2011, 11:03:04 AM
Shhh don't let the moderators catch you posting more than 5 at a go.... some folks mix up castigate and that other cast$*&# word. :mrgreen:

Too late hes been caught. :-)

Great set of images and lovelly colours in the castle.


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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2011, 08:12:00 PM »
Very nice set.
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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2011, 10:42:33 PM »
Quote from: Rob  aka  [minolta mad] on September 04, 2011, 05:56:12 PM
Quote from: chappo1 on September 04, 2011, 11:03:04 AM
Shhh don't let the moderators catch you posting more than 5 at a go.... some folks mix up castigate and that other cast$*&# word. :mrgreen:

Too late hes been caught. :-)

Great set of images and lovelly colours in the castle.


Rob

Thanks - apologies for posting more than 5, read the 'sticky' after posting - I'll remember in future
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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2011, 04:55:44 PM »
Although the last is funny I like the one of the old beams and windows - like the way the sky is reflected in the top windows.

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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2011, 08:54:54 PM »
Think you have done a great job fella, love the helicopter shot.

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Re: Leeds Castle Bentley and Balloons
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2011, 11:08:26 PM »
Great series Dave, keep up the good work!

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