I climbed out on my roof for blue.

[Solly Mack]

I rolled about the very hot rooftop on my back. I got kisses from my dogs while I rolled about the grass. All for the color blue.

I think I'll save these for another time. I used royal blue and light blue balloons.

One helper remained inside the window tossing out balloons while I was on the roof. I only went as far as the lower roof. I wasn't that determined. My other helper (a young neighbor) had fun chasing down the balloons that dropped - and popping them. Because blowing them up was such fun! (Not)


Roof


Roof


Roof


Grass


Roof


Grass


Grass


Grass


Grass



I played around with these.

[elleng]

1. OH MY GOODNESS!

Is there an award for HEROISM????

[Solly Mack]

2. You mean stupidity?

[elleng]

4. HAHAHAHA!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear Solly Mack!

These are great, but I truly LOVE that last one.

I guess that's because of the clouds showing through the balloon.

Very nice!

[Solly Mack]

5. Thanks, CaliforniaPeggy!

I had fun with these.

[alfredo]

6. Oh man, those are terrific!

[Solly Mack]

7. Thank you.

I had fun.

[alfredo]

10. The hard part is picking the best.

Brighten the last one, and pump up the contrast a bit.

[Solly Mack]

11. I really only like 5 of them. I'm not going to use them for the contest.

I'll either go with the blue drops or another subject.

[alfredo]

12. I just edited my last reply with a suggestion that might work, might not.

[Solly Mack]

13. OK. I'll try that. Thanks!

I like input.

[alfredo]

16. There's a quality to that photo that might come out with a small bit of tweaking.

I just DL'd it and played with it, with so so results. Oh well, sometimes the magic works...

[Solly Mack]

17. I'm playing around with the RAW file now.

[Solly Mack]

18. Here's my attempt.

[alfredo]

20. Nice. How would a square format work?

Maybe cropping a bit from the bottom and the right will work better than a square.

[Solly Mack]

26. You crop. I'll nap.

[alfredo]

27. I just finished a big meal, braised veggies and salmon with a panko crust.

Yes, it is nap time here too.

BTW, I added oregano near the end of the veggie dish, and it was a revelation.

[CC]

28. Love the idea!

These are neat. My fav would be the last one too with the 10th coming in second. Seeing the clouds through the balloon elevates them beyond the norm. Since you all napped I decided to play with cropping. Here are my results. Feel free to dislike or use the idea to play yourself. I gave it a square crop per suggestion but also rotated it a bit. I also adjust curves for brightness and color correction. Hope you don't mind.




If the 10th one were as close up but with the color it has it might of been my fav. though the transparency/translucence is what really makes these imho.

[Solly Mack]

30. That's awesome! Thanks, CC!

I really like that.

[alfredo]

32. Yeah, that was what attracted me too.

[fizzgig]

8. killer photos

i have put myself in danger of tumbling down into a fast moving river more than a few time to get shots. it's what we do.

[Solly Mack]

9. Thanks! Yeah, we can be silly creatures. :)

[bluesbassman]

14. Wonderful concept and great execution Solly!

[Solly Mack]

15. Thanks, bluesbassman!

[Agschmid]

19. Nice job,some great shots!

[Solly Mack]

25. Thank you, Agschmid.

[NV Whino]

21. Those are great!

I like the hand and head one.

[Solly Mack]

24. Thanks, NV Whino!

That was an oopsy I ended up liking.

[Curmudgeoness]

22. Some people take these contests way too seriously.

You know who you are.

I love these shots. They are so whimsical.

[Solly Mack]

23. It's all fun and games until someone rolls off the roof and lands on the neighbor kid.

Thanks, Curmudgeoness.

[RoccoR5955]

29. I hope that you retrieved the used balloon.

Because if you didn't it will get into some bird, and kill it. If not it will aid in its death.
Check about 1 minute into this video, for even more fascinating photography of what loose plastic is doing to birds worldwide.

[Solly Mack]

31. Great reminder! Thanks!

[Blue_In_AK]

33. Great minds

only without the laying on my back part. I took this one July 1 at the inauguration of our new mayor.

[Solly Mack]

34. I like that!

I thought about water but the alligators are protecting their nests/clutches right now and I didn't want to travel long hours to the coast.

I don't annoy alligators during their mating/hatching season.

Balloons don't eat you.

[Blue_In_AK]

35. Good point. ;)

You are so remarkably clever with your photos. I never think of anything except what's in front of my face. Creativity is definitely not my strong suit. I'm hoping that the photo excursion next month will help me with inspiration.

[Solly Mack]

38. My husband once said I enjoy making messes and use the camera as my excuse.

He was only half-serious and half right.

I do enjoy making messes.

[juxtaposed]

36. great images,,,,, very tactile, it's what makes them great...

[Solly Mack]

37. Thank you

[passiveporcupine]

39. So very cool

I too love the transparent shots.

[Solly Mack]

42. Thanks, passiveporcupine!

[erronis]

40. Made me think of that wonderful French book, "The Red Balloon"

(Also made into a nice film, altho for capturing the imagination of the boy and his balloon, the book is superior.)

Beautiful shots but the concept is what makes this special.

[Solly Mack]

43. Thank you, erronis!

What a lovely thing to say!

[Callalily]

41. I absolutely LOVE your enthusiasm

and experimentation for these contests. Lately, I just haven't found the time to do the same (as I used to).

Your last photo is very creative and I really like Alfredo's suggestion(s).

[Solly Mack]

44. Hey, Callalily! Thanks.

Love your dancer.

The roof was the neighbor kid's idea.

[Mira]

45. I only now saw these.

I'm back home and awestruck at these balloon photos. Will now read the comments to learn more.
I have many favorites on first viewing, and wonder how you did the last one.
WOW

[Solly Mack]

46. Hey! Looking forward to your photos from your trip!

Thanks!

Get some rest. Road trips are great fun but I always need a few days to get over one.