  Photo of the Day for September 16, 2003 -- Up, Up and Away! urlLink Photographer: Bob Patterson Comments: One of the events at Leeds Castle which is near here is an annual Balloon and Bentley event where hot air balloons are matched with a vintage car - a Bentley where possible - with the idea that the balloons take off persued by their partner cars and the first crew back to the Castle in the car are the winners. The balloons take off twice a day, very early in the morning and very last thing at night - apparently they are the best times to do it.
This was taken as all the balloons set off at one go and it really was a tremendous sight. As a test of the skill of the pilot, some balloons will try and gently touch the basket down on the surface of the Castle's moat ...!! Camera used: Fuji FP6800Z Geo. location: Leeds Castle, Kent, UK Judge's comments: Amazing photo for what sounds like a pretty amazing event. Thanks for submitting, Bob! 
