Ballooning Gallery

A hot-air balloon raises amongst trees during the 21th European Balloon Festival in Igualada

A hot-air balloon raises amongst trees during the 21th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, near Barcelona on July 6, 2017.
The European Balloon Festival, is the largest one in the country and one of the biggest in Europe. The first edition was held in 1997 and since then it has been held every year. / AFP PHOTO / Josep LAGO

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This photo taken on January 21, 2017 in the Swiss Alps skiing resort of Chateau-d'Oex shows a special shaped hot air balloon on the opening day of the 39th International Hot Air Balloon festival.
Dozens of balloons from 15 countries are participating in the 39th International Hot Air Balloon festival, taking place from January 21 to 29 in Chateau-d'Oex. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

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Yoda Hot Air Balloon

A hot air ballon in the likeness of Star Wars film character Yoda takes flight during the annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival at the former Clark US Air Force base in Pampanga province, north of Manila on February 9, 2017.
Some 29 balloon enthusiasts from around the globe are participating in the event which runs February 9 to 12. / AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE

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