Balloons Over Waikato

Another early start to take balloon pictures today! 
This morning's event was quite spectacular with many balloons of all shapes and sizes able to take off.'The weather was rather cloudy but it didn't rain and the wind conditions were ideal.
Today we were given "öfficial  photographer" passes which gave us entry to areas where the public were not allowed which meant we were able to be much closer to the balloons as the flew across the field above us. The wind meant that they did not fly over the lake today but west towards Raglan, so no reflections in the water. Oh well, It was a great experience especially as I had never been before.