" Rush Hour ... "

Central Turkey ..... Anatolia

Did you go for a ride, Ken? I'm afraid of heights..

Yes I also want to know...... I did do it once, 15 years ago I think, and it was an amazing experience, just beautiful.

-with love Els

Small world hey, my husband and myself did this very same ride last year and even though I am petrified of heights I must admit that this ride was "Awesome" Thank you so much for sharing this with us all and bringing back those great memories of Anatolia and Cappadocia.Congrats & Warmest Regards from South Africa.

Very nice postprocessing here, we skipped the balloons while being there, perhaps a mistake, but watched a lot flying over our hotel.

Great shot Ken. Very nice perspective.  How did the shot look before the HDR(?) processing.  Seems like the colors would be so vibrant.  Just askin........ 

Ken,  I may not be the first but I'm sure I won't be the last to wish you a Happy Birthday!  As for this shot, very nicely composed with the bright flame in exactly the right spot to break up the black hole.  Love the fact that at least one balloon can be seen in the air. Right place, right time!   Best, LM

I might not be the second - but let me wish you a Happy Birthday too. Best wishes to you on the day and do enjoy it whatever the day might bring you.

Michael and Els - nice to see you and Yes, this was my ride ... I'm not typically scared of heights but when this thing went straight up 1000' and I peered over the edge of the basket - well let's just say it was a memorable experience (-;

Johanna and Vadim thanks for stopping by - a nice ride for sure - hoping you both were able to visit the Underground City as well .... !

Hello *J* ! - no HDR - just playing in Photoshop - I'll post the original soon I hope - My laptop crashed and I have no comp at the moment - nor access to my pics for now either .... )-;

Hi LC - and yes you were the first - glad you like the pic - I was sipping coffee watching this scene unfold before me after they woke us a 4:45am .... thanks again Buddy

Thank you Bente - it was a nice day for sure - hopefully I can replace my comp soon and post some pics - thanks again ... !

Much toooooo late,(but it is never to late don't you think) but cowboy happy birthday to you, and I hope you can bring your comp. back to live.

-with love Els

Els thank you - always a pleasure .... (-;

Janis - attached is the original shot - thanks for czeching in .. !

Hi Ken, long time. Love the post processing here. Can you give me the low down on the process?

rc

Hey GJ - sorry for my delayed reply - I was away for a few weeks .....  as for the process, I'll email you and thanks for checking in - nice to see you as always ... !