a nice looking bird, whatever it is
Almost there
The balloon is almost inflated, but still cold - The balloon is almost inflated, but still cold
Another elephant.
These guys are everywhere, and are largely responsible for the landscape, as they routinely take down trees to feed and/or demonstrate their masculinity. Hence the nickname "African bulldozer."
Chris & Ali@63.27.152.229 (05/23/2001 19:11:18):
What a coincidence! Ali calls me the "New Hampshire Bulldozer" for exactly the same reasons! Loving the pictures!
another view
Baird's Trogon
Balloonists
The fisheye is also good for group pictures in close quarters - The fisheye is also good for group pictures in close quarters
Barnacles feeding
Breakfast
Tradition calls for a small breakfast and champagne toast after a successful flight - Tradition calls for a small breakfast and champagne toast after a successful flight
Brown Pelican
Burn baby burn
The burner is both loud and hot - The burner is both loud and hot
Cactus nest
This saguaro was home to a hawk's nest - This saguaro was home to a hawk's nest
Chase vehicle
A driver on the ground follows the balloon to help retrieve it - A driver on the ground follows the balloon to help retrieve it
Common Black-Hawk
Construction
In a couple years this whole area will be developed. - In a couple years this whole area will be developed.
Cows
These cows were nervous about some coyotes in the area - These cows were nervous about some coyotes in the area
Dawn sky
Other balloonists also preparing for flight - Other balloonists also preparing for flight