Photographs and commentary by Dick Snoke
Three things here: First is the annual Helen-to-the-Atlantic hot air balloon race. The race was not started on the day I was there because the wind was blowing the wrong way. The race did start the following day, but I was not there. On the third day I returned along with many photographers. At this event, onlookers are allowed to wander among the balloons as they are being inflated, and that is how I was able to take these pictures.
After the balloons were done, we went up to Ana-Ruby Falls since it is close by. I go there more often in the fall for the great color and because the light is better. But these are good images. just not my usual stuff.
The next days were two sunrises around a hike on the AT from Woody Gap to Gooch Gap and back.