Reno Balloon Races 2008





The eagle has just about landed.






Liftoff.










I like this silhouette of somebody putting air into the balloon.













These pictures are of the same balloon being prepared for flight.





During the national anthem, these planes flew overhead. The "eagle" balloon also "flew" in the air during the anthem.





The so-called "hare" balloons (bee balloons sponsored by Wells Fargo) are being prepared for the competition. The rest of the balloons launch shortly and try to get the closest to the "beanbag" dropped off by the "hare" balloons.

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