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Balloon Launch, Berlin Center, Ohio 08.23.2015

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:26 pm
by Jim O'Bryan
Each August, Berlin Center has a balloon launch. Just an hour and 15 minutes from Lakewood,
it is a fun venue for a date or to take the family. The launch happens at a local winery
which offers tours, wine tasting, rides for the kids, food and at 7pm the balloon launch.

I have been to many balloon launches as my sister used to own and pilot one. I've
seen more launch at one time. But with the small crowd, good food, and lake make this
a photographer's dream. So here are some shots, and check it out.

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Around 5:30 pm they start to get ready.

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After laying the balloon out they fill it with air from fans.

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Blowing it up like a balloon.

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Then they heat the air.

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Setting the balloon upright, but on the ground.

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People climb aboard, and the fire is lit full.

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Off they go.

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Iphone art.

You can see all 44 images at:
http://www.lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/jim-obryan/berlin-center-balloon-launch-08232015

Mastropietro Winery
14558 Ellsworth Rd., Berlin Center, OH 44401
330-547-2151

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