And again, do NOT forget your camera. I'm heading down to Siler City in Chatham County to cover the Chicken Festival. Be back up late this afternoon. Balloonists and their crews prepare their hot air balloons for an early morning flight. Five balloons float gracefully in the sky.
Pilots can come in as low as possible without touching the ground.
If their basket touches the ground they are disqualified. Two colorful balloons fly directly overhead in this early morning shot. Took the opportunity to bring my wife and kids out to watch the air show and balloons. Carolyn takes a short break as balloons rise above her in the background. As a result a major competition took place this morning.