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12 of the best pics of balloons over Bristol

By Bristol24/7  Friday Aug 5, 2016

Almost 30 balloons took off from the Downs on Friday morning in a teaser to next weekend’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Here is a round-up of the best pictures. 

 

1. Balloon canvasses are being laid out on the ground by the Sea Wall on the Downs.

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2. Fire ’em up! Jets of flames shoot into the air as the balloons get their final safety checks.

 

Fire in the sky – Bristol Balloon Fiesta Press Launch #balloonfiesta2016

A photo posted by Anthony Ward (@instanth0ny) on



 

3. And we’re off. The first balloons take flight from the Downs.



 

4. Stunning images of the launch with the rising sun in the background.

 

The best way to start a day #balloonfiesta #upupandaway #fly #sunrise #fridayfeeling

A photo posted by Bristol Balloon Fiesta (@bristolballoon) on



 

5. The first pictures emerge looking down at Clifton as the balloons drift towards the centre.



 

6. Balloons are spotted by commuters all over town.

 

Huge balloon launch this morning #bristol #balloons

A photo posted by Alex Davis (@algardav) on



 

7. Don’t look down! Balloons pass over each other as the sky fills with colour.



 

8. Shocked naked people are drawn to their windows.

 

9. That dramatic Instagram effect. As if it was needed.

 

As views go … #Bristol #balloonfiesta

A photo posted by James Hanson (@jdrhanson) on

 

10. A solitary balloon drifting above the ss Great Britain.



 

11. Some early morning poetry from Stapleton Road.

 

12. Hashtag Friday feeling, indeed.

 

Views like this #Bristol #fridayfeeling #balloonfiesta #Bristolballoons

A photo posted by Bristol Balloon Fiesta (@bristolballoon) on

 

Read more: 21 historic photos of Bristol from above

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