Balloon Arising

Two Images of a balloon i caught just after take off on Monday 23/04/2012 from i presume Shugbough Hall Near Stafford.

 Both show the ballast being released over the side. A site I must say that I have never seen before

 

24/03/2011 Balloon over Sandon

Caught this on the way home over Sandon near Stafford, wasn't the only one that pulled over to get a shot Very nice day for a nice shot, missed him using the gas as he went behind a Hedge..