http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons Hot Air Balloons on Yahoo! News Photos Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:47:22 GMT Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:47:22 GMT http://rss.news.yahoo.com/ 142 18 http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/nws/th/main_142c.gif http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100204/photos_lf_afp/a878dcb0173c20fa3e17c7af57523da3 (AFP/Sectur/File) - A German and a Spaniard flew over Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas, in a hot air balloon, reaching 9,000 meters (29,500 feet) in altitude, newspapers in Argentina reported.(AFP/Sectur/File)

]]> (AFP/Sectur/File) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:47:22 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100204/capt.photo_1265262415906-1-0.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=4Enk0kkoFp9D6ZjIfMYldQ-- A German and a Spaniard flew over Aconcagua, the tallest peak ... (AFP/Sectur/File) - A German and a Spaniard flew over Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas, in a hot air balloon, reaching 9,000 meters (29,500 feet) in altitude, newspapers in Argentina reported.(AFP/Sectur/File)

]]> (AFP/Sectur/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100201/ids_photos_wl/r566846736.jpg (Reuters) - An aerial view of a field from a hot air balloon near Donana Natural reserve, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:52:55 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100201/i/r566846736.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=GFMnMZ85zbjS_nQrCDhcZA-- An aerial view of a field from a hot air balloon near Donana ... (Reuters) - An aerial view of a field from a hot air balloon near Donana Natural reserve, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100201/ids_photos_wl/r694922790.jpg (Reuters) - An aerial view of a house from a hot air balloon in Rociana, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:48:36 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100201/i/r694922790.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=XZxkgfSIT.Z4RC0Q8z36mQ-- An aerial view of a house from a hot air balloon in Rociana, ... (Reuters) - An aerial view of a house from a hot air balloon in Rociana, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100201/ids_photos_wl/r3230081912.jpg (Reuters) - A hot air balloon is seen behind pine trees during a media day organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) near Donana Natural Reserve, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. Members of the media were flown in hot air balloons as they tour the reserve during the event which was organised to highlight the threats affecting the reserve. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY MEDIA TRANSPORT)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:41:06 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100201/i/r3230081912.jpg?x=130&y=87&q=85&sig=I2gvRh.1ENoKfU16_AqrBg-- A hot air balloon is seen behind pine trees during a media day ... (Reuters) - A hot air balloon is seen behind pine trees during a media day organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) near Donana Natural Reserve, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. Members of the media were flown in hot air balloons as they tour the reserve during the event which was organised to highlight the threats affecting the reserve. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY MEDIA TRANSPORT)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100201/ids_photos_wl/r2012067039.jpg (Reuters) - A hot air balloon prepares to take off during a media day organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) near Donana Natural reserve, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. Members of the media were flown in hot air balloons as they tour the reserve during the event which was organised to highlight the threats affecting the reserve. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY MEDIA)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:40:01 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100201/i/r2012067039.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=lUA15t7udCUSjWl_Mnj7AA-- A hot air balloon prepares to take off during a media day organized ... (Reuters) - A hot air balloon prepares to take off during a media day organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) near Donana Natural reserve, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. Members of the media were flown in hot air balloons as they tour the reserve during the event which was organised to highlight the threats affecting the reserve. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY MEDIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100201/ids_photos_wl/r1997405841.jpg (Reuters) - A hot air balloon prepares to take off during a media day organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) near Donana Natural Reserve, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. Members of the media were flown in hot air balloons as they tour the reserve during the event which was organised to highlight the threats affecting the reserve. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY MEDIA)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:38:54 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100201/i/r1997405841.jpg?x=130&y=87&q=85&sig=c6XDDpd16Stczu3vYOYwFA-- A hot air balloon prepares to take off during a media day organized ... (Reuters) - A hot air balloon prepares to take off during a media day organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) near Donana Natural Reserve, southwest Spain February 1, 2010. Members of the media were flown in hot air balloons as they tour the reserve during the event which was organised to highlight the threats affecting the reserve. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY MEDIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100126/ids_photos_wl/r446706388.jpg (Reuters) - A scale model of a hot-air balloon in the shape of a condom is displayed by the Condom Fly association at the entrance of the Palais de la Decouverte museum in Paris January 26, 2010. The association announced their project World Flying Condom Tour that will be launched December 1, 2010 on World AIDS day and will travel around the globe for 500 days in a 40 metre (131.2 feet) hot-air balloon. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:25:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100126/i/r446706388.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=FLAslgIuUXC461qQLHX2LQ-- A scale model of a hot-air balloon in the shape of a condom ... (Reuters) - A scale model of a hot-air balloon in the shape of a condom is displayed by the Condom Fly association at the entrance of the Palais de la Decouverte museum in Paris January 26, 2010. The association announced their project World Flying Condom Tour that will be launched December 1, 2010 on World AIDS day and will travel around the globe for 500 days in a 40 metre (131.2 feet) hot-air balloon. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r2508447353.jpg (Reuters) - Drawings in the snow are pictured during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:17:51 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r2508447353.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=MkAH6Iqh3XQE4gkvdINuZA-- Drawings in the snow are pictured during the International Hot ... (Reuters) - Drawings in the snow are pictured during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r3552128898.jpg (Reuters) - A balloon flies during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:12:19 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r3552128898.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=yD0QspNqWnP7s8TKsowuNA-- A balloon flies during the International Hot Air Balloon Week ... (Reuters) - A balloon flies during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r4218155042.jpg (Reuters) - A balloonist checks his burner before take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:11:12 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r4218155042.jpg?x=83&y=130&q=85&sig=7hgmN6.JBYJCwMy0EXkqCQ-- A balloonist checks his burner before take off at the International ... (Reuters) - A balloonist checks his burner before take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r1073991608.jpg (Reuters) - A balloon flies during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:08:59 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r1073991608.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=lqFzgBQSkEeta.RuOepSvQ-- A balloon flies during the International Hot Air Balloon Week ... (Reuters) - A balloon flies during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r3212168824.jpg (Reuters) - Balloons get ready for take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:07:53 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r3212168824.jpg?x=130&y=97&q=85&sig=rmeFRbVkEjRg94jS.Qcuqg-- Balloons get ready for take off at the International Hot Air ... (Reuters) - Balloons get ready for take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r2155695753.jpg (Reuters) - A balloon approaches a landing target during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:06:45 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r2155695753.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=Ndy8Ln852m_OJRHoYgBoBw-- A balloon approaches a landing target during the International ... (Reuters) - A balloon approaches a landing target during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/482/b1df8fc7ffac4e8a824a81111d558730 (AP) - Hot air balloons take off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:12:04 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100123/capt.b1df8fc7ffac4e8a824a81111d558730.switzerland_hot_air_balloon_festival_lau115.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=93kAx_RBsZqGsoaPqSyVUA-- Hot air balloons take off during the 32nd International Hot ... (AP) - Hot air balloons take off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/482/dfcf6807f6f74dfea9f7693fc685532a (AP) - Hot air balloons take off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:11:52 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100123/capt.dfcf6807f6f74dfea9f7693fc685532a.switzerland_hot_air_balloon_festival_lau122.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=oMK9H78.c_ifRsBpbwi6hg-- Hot air balloons take off during the 32nd International Hot ... (AP) - Hot air balloons take off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/482/a7ccdf41cf7e44f5a893dd2fcfee4449 (AP) - A ballonist walks inside a Hot air balloon before he takes off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:51:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100123/capt.a7ccdf41cf7e44f5a893dd2fcfee4449.switzerland_hot_air_balloon_festival_lau108.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=AXkDdJO0_beq57W_zAM16A-- A ballonist walks inside a Hot air balloon before he takes off ... (AP) - A ballonist walks inside a Hot air balloon before he takes off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/482/fa93615df4634e13ab0e9261dbeca51f (AP) - A hot air balloon in the form of rooster takes off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:50:18 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100123/capt.fa93615df4634e13ab0e9261dbeca51f.switzerland_hot_air_balloon_festival_lau101.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=yXIyB5yYDGbxYR0uxK542g-- A hot air balloon in the form of rooster takes off during the ... (AP) - A hot air balloon in the form of rooster takes off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/482/3c38c78c619944a7933740c301359931 (AP) - A balloonist walks inside a hot air balloon before he takes off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:46:33 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100123/capt.3c38c78c619944a7933740c301359931.switzerland_hot_air_balloon_festival_lau105.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=xQtqkjdd9nQy56GSweqDAA-- A balloonist walks inside a hot air balloon before he takes ... (AP) - A balloonist walks inside a hot air balloon before he takes off during the 32nd International Hot Air Balloon week, in the skiing resort of Chateau d'Oex, in the Swiss Alps, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 20 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r3900824864.jpg (Reuters) - Balloonists hold on to their balloon before take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:06:14 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r3900824864.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=rySUnYnkAzmh81LH3PMuwQ-- Balloonists hold on to their balloon before take off at the ... (Reuters) - Balloonists hold on to their balloon before take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r239820882.jpg (Reuters) - A balloonist checks his burner before take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:01:58 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r239820882.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=sEOm7LgrKm1YhuceTb60xg-- A balloonist checks his burner before take off at the International ... (Reuters) - A balloonist checks his burner before take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r640428022.jpg (Reuters) - A balloonist checks his balloon before take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:56:37 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r640428022.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=dU1QMrcT_5KkcCH27ktpng-- A balloonist checks his balloon before take off at the International ... (Reuters) - A balloonist checks his balloon before take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r2299642035.jpg (Reuters) - The shadow of a balloon is cast on the snow covered ground as it just landed during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:40:30 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r2299642035.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=7laXRo_F1iPMTFID8MR9tQ-- The shadow of a balloon is cast on the snow covered ground as ... (Reuters) - The shadow of a balloon is cast on the snow covered ground as it just landed during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

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]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:40:28 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r2364554297.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=GQez8PamaiuXlfECSdSmOQ-- Balloons take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week ... (Reuters) - Balloons take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100123/ids_photos_wl/r1382055811.jpg (Reuters) - Balloons get ready for take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:39:24 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100123/i/r1382055811.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=pi2qLP8vElzoECRzUKtQog-- Balloons get ready for take off at the International Hot Air ... (Reuters) - Balloons get ready for take off at the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d'Oex January 23, 2010. Over 80 balloons from 15 countries are participating in the ballooning event in the Swiss mountain resort famous for ideal flight conditions due to an exceptional microclimate. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/100114/ids_photos_wl/r2532995256.jpg (Reuters) - Hot air balloons fly over the temple-studded plains of Bagan January 14, 2010. Bagan, the ancient capital of Myanmar, is the main archaeological site and popular tourist attraction of the country. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:45:36 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100114/i/r2532995256.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=BwiCwx6YVDAhOt0XfJpSLQ-- Hot air balloons fly over the temple-studded plains of Bagan ... (Reuters) - Hot air balloons fly over the temple-studded plains of Bagan January 14, 2010. Bagan, the ancient capital of Myanmar, is the main archaeological site and popular tourist attraction of the country. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT)

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]]> (You Witness User Photo) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:19:58 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/youwitness_photos/20090417/capt.2e780c0734e006b13d9c3f793cd88715.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=rGsz_aKvT5b0WaBWCkJ1.w-- Hot air balloons light up the night at the Callaway Gardens ... (You Witness User Photo) - Hot air balloons light up the night at the Callaway Gardens Balloon Glow, Ga. prior to the start of the annual Balloon Festival on August 29, 2008. (Photo and caption submitted by Scott Allen)

]]> (You Witness User Photo) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/080224/photos_ywitness/ba467f38f734782305b571b4f4a5ca18 (You Witness User Photo) - Protesters launch a helium balloon near Beitbridge, South Africa on February 23, as Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe arrived for a combined birthday celebration and election rally. (Photo and caption submitted by Zimbabwe Revolutionary Youth Movement)

]]> (You Witness User Photo) Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:41:36 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/youwitness_photos/20090417/capt.ba467f38f734782305b571b4f4a5ca18.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=lHtAGzPaH.Sbm01_5kfRkg-- Protesters launch a helium balloon near Beitbridge, South Africa ... (You Witness User Photo) - Protesters launch a helium balloon near Beitbridge, South Africa on February 23, as Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe arrived for a combined birthday celebration and election rally. (Photo and caption submitted by Zimbabwe Revolutionary Youth Movement)

]]> (You Witness User Photo) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hot-Air-Balloons/ss/events/lf/032708hotairballoons/im:/070225/photos_ywitness/108c1e44b23c48a59fd6d459b143331f (You Witness User Photo) - Hot air balloons float in the sky at the annual balloon festival in Pampanga, Philippines, earlier this month. (Photo submitted by Judell Urbina)

]]> (You Witness User Photo) Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:50:48 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/youwitness_photos/20090417/capt.108c1e44b23c48a59fd6d459b143331f.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=_NpTC_NJGO97.ysfBV051w-- Hot air balloons float in the sky at the annual balloon festival ... (You Witness User Photo) - Hot air balloons float in the sky at the annual balloon festival in Pampanga, Philippines, earlier this month. (Photo submitted by Judell Urbina)

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]]> (You Witness User Photo) Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:45:59 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/youwitness_photos/20090417/capt.3f07e10fd5a2d1ed53bf2ada2fc8b929.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=WDsQUssIXOK6yK4YwaVgPg-- Hot air balloons ready for takeoff at the annual balloon festival ... (You Witness User Photo) - Hot air balloons ready for takeoff at the annual balloon festival in Pampanga, Philippines, earlier this month. (Photo submitted by Judell Urbina)

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