This week's theme is road. Now, having driven various portions of the coastal highway from south of LA to north of SF as well as the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island (both considered to be amongst the most visually stunning roads in the world) I had lots of great road shots. However, in the end I went with this one of the road to Buonconvento in Tuscany. It was taken on May 24th, from a hot air balloon (you see the shadow of the balloon reflected in the field) and yes, it was a truly memorable experience.
There are a bunch of slowtravel community members who are photohuntin' you can find there posts by clicking the links below.
- Old Shoes, New Trip
- Eden's Wanderings and Wonderings
- My Place in the Sun
- Churches in Venice – Mosaics, Marble, and Miracle-Working Madonnas
- Palmabella's Passions
- What I Really Think
- shave Ice and Gelato
- Jerry's Thoughts, Musings, and Rants!
- Keep your Feet in the Street
- Baked Alaska
- That's my story...and I'm stickin' to it!
- Postcards from the Trail
Jerry, what an awesome shot is that! All I can say is WOW. Love that balloon reflection too.
Posted by: Eden | September 20, 2008 at 08:54 AM
I love that shot! The shadow of the balloon is awesome. :) My take was very different.
Posted by: Patsy | September 20, 2008 at 10:21 AM
I'm glad you picked this one Jerry. Don't you love the feeling of not moving when you're in that basket? And then you look down and see your shadow moving.
Posted by: Deborah | September 20, 2008 at 12:57 PM
That is so cool! Love the balloon shadow. And Tuscany...sigh. So beautiful. Happy weekend!
Posted by: Annie | September 20, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Thanks Eden!
Patsy - I think it makes the shot because it is unexpected.
Deborah - you've described the feeling perfectly. I think that is why ballooning isn't scary - even for those afraid of heights.
Annie - wouldn't it be grand to be there NOW!
Posted by: Jerry | September 20, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Yes indeedy!
Posted by: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | September 20, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Gorgeous shot! The hills look so velvety (is that a word?). Perfect choice for this week's theme! Happy Weekend!
Posted by: girasoli | September 20, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I love everything about this photo! It's perfect in so many ways.
I'm afraid of heights but I'm not scared of going on a hot air balloon ride. Weird, eh?
Posted by: María | September 21, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Very cool photo!
Posted by: sandrac | September 22, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Very cool photo!
Posted by: sandrac | September 22, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Maria - Paul is terrified of heights as well but he was quite fine in a balloon.
Thanks for visiting and photo hunting!
Posted by: Jerry | September 23, 2008 at 09:14 AM