WWJD, the name of the first Balloon to launch during the Hot Air Balloon Classic in beautiful Sonoma County. It is a 2 day event held in Windsor California, an area known for it’s hot air balloon rides early in morning. When I was growing up in Sonoma County, I loved seeing the balloons in the air on my way to school or work. It was always a great thing to see. During the Classic you can get up and close the balloons and really see how they work and how they look.

The balloon was high in the air and the sun was just rising at 6:30 in the morning. That means the lighting was nearly perfect (a bit of blow out and glare can be found on the balloon). To get that really blue dark tint to the sky, a circular polarizer added allows the blue to be really blue as well as allow the colors to pop out.

Camera: Olympus OMD E-M5
Lens Model: OLYMPUS M. 12-40mm F1.8
Focal Length: 19mm
ISO: 400
Aperture: ƒ/22
Shutter: 1/20
Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Filter: Circular Polarizer,
Post Processing: Aperture 3.5

Erick Redcloud

A partially blind Graphic Designer, Freelance Travel Photographer, Artist, Buddhist and Vegetarian who loves to travel. Erick loves traveling by being with the locals and going off the beaten path. He is the founder and owner of Pathlesstravels and loves inspiring others to follow their dreams, whether it is to travel or something completely different. He started Pathlesstravels to hone is photography skills and to meet amazing people, and to help a friend break into journalism. Check out his photography at his link.

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