Breaking My Own Rule

@DianneN (247186)
United States
February 6, 2016 2:31pm CST
I don't usually put up more than one post per day, but came across so many lovely sunset posts. I love a good sunrise, and this was taken in Cappadocia, Turkey. We had just lifted off in our hot air balloons as the sun rose. If you enlarge it, you will see a lovely surprise!
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@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Feb 16
That is amazing. How on earth do they all fly around safely and land without incident? The terrain doesn't look very conducive to easy take-offs and landings.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Feb 16
I was nervous at first, but they have years of training. We dipped deep into crevices to look at rock formations and flowers. Our flyer landed us perfectly on a flatbed of a truck. The entire experience was amazing.
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@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 16
@DianneN That is incredible. In West Australia they often have a utility (truck) chasing them all over the countryside waiting for them to land somewhere.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
@JudyEv Do they land on the trucks? I always assumed they landed on the ground. This was my first time.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
6 Feb 16
Wow, there are dozens of balloons in that photo! Fabulous.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Feb 16
So happy you can see them. I have so many photos I never looked at.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
7 Feb 16
You did the right thing to break your own rule (that is also mine ), this photo is beautiful.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
7 Feb 16
It's a beautiful photo DianneN what a fantastic memory.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
7 Feb 16
@DianneN Well I am glad you were safe and you enjoyed it. We have been so fortunate and lucky to have seen so many wonderful places DianneN
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
@garymarsh6 That, we have! My dream is to go to Antarctica soon.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
You almost scared me away when you told me about the person who broke their wrist!
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@DeborahDiane (40316)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Feb 16
Stunning! What an amazing photo of the hot air balloons!
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
6 Feb 16
whoah! that is one lovely photo. with the balloons that add more beauty
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Feb 16
Thank you! I thought it was too dark, but I couldn't miss this once in a lifetime shot.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Feb 16
I love the beautiful color combination of this sunset photo. Thank you for sharing.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Feb 16
@DianneN you have actually encouraged me to finally join this challenge.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
Thank you so much!
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
7 Feb 16
Thanks for sharing. A very wonderful sight indeed. I also love taking pictures of sunset and sunrise. It relaxes me somehow and give me a very peaceful mind when I see sights like this.
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
8 Feb 16
@DianneN very relaxing indeed. The view itself relaxes my mind.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
They are relaxing, aren't they?
• United States
7 Feb 16
Beautiful photo! I love all the hot air balloons in the background too. I fear heights so I don't know if I ever could go on air ballon ride, but I bet it was beautiful and romantic during that scenery (sunset!)
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
It was sunrise, but it was beautiful, especially once I overcame my nervousness.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
7 Feb 16
Oh! That is simply gorgeous, Dianne! All those balloons. What a sunrise. I am not certain I would have the guts to go up in one @DianneN .
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
7 Feb 16
@DianneN , ha ha, you were brave and got a gorgeous photo and a wonderful moment to remember.:-)
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
I don't blame you! I was so nervous and almost backed out. However, I am glad I did it, and lived to post a photo of it. Lol!
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• United States
7 Feb 16
What an incredible picture with all the hot air balloons floating in the sunrise. It must have been amazing to see in person
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
It was breathtaking, to say the least. Thank you!
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
7 Feb 16
Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous @DianneN . I'm afraid of heights but boy would that be worth it.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
I'm afraid of heights, too, but was more afraid of being in the balloon, so it never entered my mind! Lol!
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
6 Feb 16
That is a nice picture and nice to see all those balloons.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Feb 16
Glad you saw them, Anne.
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@AkoPinay (11542)
• Philippines
23 Feb 16
I love it more if you took the photo while you are on ground. Haha
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Feb 16
Just for you! Lol!
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
7 Feb 16
Sun has a way of changing our lives for a little while The picture is awesome. Thank you for sharing.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 16
I always feel more alive when the sun is shining.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
8 Feb 16
What an awesome photo. Beautiful sunrise picture with tons of balloons. Looks like fun. I have often wanted to take a balloon ride, but never have.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 16
Thank you! That was my first and only balloon ride. I was so nervous for nothing. Loved it!
@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Feb 16
That is beautiful. The many hot air balloons add a lovely touch to the photo.
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@Juliaacv (51458)
• Canada
6 Feb 16
Very nice picture, and so colourful with all of the balloons sprinkled here and there within the view.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Feb 16
Thank you. Most of my photos are home. Lucky I found this from our trip.
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
7 Feb 16
Not just a love sunrise, but just look at al those balloons!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50580)
• United States
7 Feb 16
Simply breathtaking
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