Full of hot air

Mike Harris photographs Bristol Balloon Fiesta from Clifton Observatory so he can frame the city’s famed suspension bridge

- Mike Harris

Balloon festivals are held all over the UK (and wider world) throughout the year, with events such as Cheltenham’s Queen’s Cup and the Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta in London still to come. A sky full of balloons is a great way to add spice to landscapes. But while capturing a balloon-filled scene isn’t a technical challenge, being in the right place at the right time is.

1 Keep checking the weather