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Ranelagh Balloons
25th May 1907: Hot air balloons at Ranelagh in Barnes, West London, during a race for the Harbord Cup. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12020898
1900 1909 Crowd England Black H Air Ball 1900 1919 Heat Temperature Hot Air Balloon Kensington And Chelsea Park Sport Sports Race Wind Barnes Harbord Landscape Hot Orig Ranelagh
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Ranelagh Balloons - A Captivating Glimpse into Hot Air Balloon Racing in 1907
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. This print takes us back to the vibrant atmosphere of Ranelagh in Barnes, West London, on a fateful day - May 25th, 1907. The skies above are adorned with magnificent hot air balloons as they compete for the prestigious Harbord Cup. The image captures the essence of this exhilarating sport known as ballooning, which was gaining popularity across Europe during that era. Against a backdrop of heat and temperature fluctuations, these majestic balloons gracefully float amidst the wind currents. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, our eyes are drawn to a sea of faces below. The crowd eagerly gathers at Ranelagh Park to witness this thrilling spectacle unfold before their very eyes. Excitement fills the air as spectators cheer on their favorite balloonists. The composition beautifully balances both human presence and nature's grandeur. The sprawling park serves as an idyllic setting for this extraordinary event while providing ample space for these giant vessels to take flight. Preserved in its original form by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images, this archival piece transports us back over a century ago when hot air ballooning was not just a sport but also an awe-inspiring display of human ingenuity and adventure. With every detail meticulously captured in black and white format, this print from Fine Art Storehouse is sure to captivate art
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