Tag Archives: hot air balloon

A June Photo Hunt

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Here are my results of Karma’s June Photo Hunt. 1. A colorful bird. The bright orange bill and eye of an Oystercatcher in Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge near Atlantic City, New Jersey.  Look, he’s standing on one leg. 2. A … Continue reading →

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Syracuse Balloonfest

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

It has been a couple of years since I have seen this sign set to HIGH at the Syracuse Balloonfest.  Sure brought a smile to my face! The Syracuse Balloonfest had a perfect start on Friday, June 10, 2011.  Light … Continue reading →

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Selective Color Using Aperture 3

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Many photo editors easily do selective color.  I have done it in Apple’s Aperture 3 photo editing and management system.  However, I did it the hard way.  Turns out it is very easy to do.  Lets start with a nice … Continue reading →

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Sunset with Character

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

Someday I am going to enjoy the Characters in Flight attraction at Downtown Disney.  For now, I will have to settle with photographing this unique hot air balloon as it floated in a pastel sky minutes before the Sun went … Continue reading →

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View 25: Centrifugal Force

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Scott Thomas Photography

Centrifugal force (from Latin centrum “center” and fugere “to flee”) is an apparent force acting outward from the axis of a rotating reference frame. In the case of the little boy above, he is learning how the moving ride is … Continue reading →

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