something orange

Hanging in the warm summer sky over an Orange County landscape is the inimitable Orange Balloon of The Great Park. Approaching the large metropolitan park, formerly a Marine Corps Air Station, the balloon is one of the most surreal sights I have ever seen. No matter how many times I visit, I am still delighted by the beauty, enormity, and color of this curious work of whimsical art.

As we continue with our month of elevating the everyday, share with us today a pop of orange that stimulates your senses! Tag your images #sselevate and play along with us.

And because this image is taking the theme of elevate to a whole new level (literally), why not give away another copy of the book Elevate the Everyday. Leave a comment here between now and midnight on Sunday for your chance to win a copy. Marilyn won the last copy. Maybe you'll be next!

Comments

[elke1403]

I enjoyed color month in June and so I was delighted when the daily elevating started. The daily prompt opens my eyes up again and again. Thank you, shutter sisters!

[Karin]

THat's beautiful! Just like a big red sun (with strings attached :))

[justine]

absolutely love that orange!

[Clare @ cclarebear.com]

Such a gorgeous photo... I love hot air balloons :)

[Marcie]

What a stunning image!!!

And here's a spot of orange in the lights:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2012/8/4/sunday-drivers.html

[Megan Warren]

Going to check out the previous posts and the book - don't know how I missed these!

[Melissa]

Quite striking.

Very excited about the book!

[Becky Sue]

Orange is a such a happy color.

[yvonne]

Something orange but kinda of peachy
http://afightingoptimist.blogspot.com/2012/07/peaches-from-farmdripping-dripping-down.html

Thank you for the opportunity.

[DebC]

The lighting...the composition...perfect!

My orange, looking into one roll of fencing among a trailer full
at the county fair ...
http://www.deborahcrecelius.com/2012/08/20120805-make-visible.html

[Gabriela]

The raw beauty of a sunset...many shades of orange in this beautiful evening:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gamaraca/7755896838/in/photostream

[Karen]

A little pop of orange...duck feet!
Happy weekend all! Spending the day getting daughter settled back at college for her sophomore year. Summer has slipped away so fast.... Second shot is from my beach trip a week ago...gorgeous orange sunrise at Atlantic Beach, NC.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/80357694@N06/7758558876/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80357694@N06/7758534650/in/photostream/

[kriti]

I'm loving this August project :-) So many wonderful pictures and posts coming in, they really do elevate my day!

[Phyllis]

Such inspiration! Would love to win Tracey's new book.

[Cheryl]

I'll definitely be on the lookout for orange today!

[deb lougee]

Sunset reflecting off of the Hudson and buildings in Battery Park City, NYC on 8/7/12.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60437346@N06/7758907752/in/photostream

[Alexandra]

Went to the Vancouver Aquarium a few days ago and didn't get any pictures then, but as per normal my friend and I spent quite a while in front of the jelly fish tank just completely mesmerized. This photo is from a previous visit earlier this year.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alxleask/7105289953/lightbox/

[patricia]

I am off to the Farmers Market this morn, in hopes of bringing home a flat of peaches. "Peach" may be pushing the color "orange" a little bit, but I do think they are related

[elise]

love, love this photo! makes me think of dorothy trying to get home...i have been inspired by all of the posts elevating the everyday and have thoroughly enjoyed playing along!

[chris]

Love orange! Funny, we never stop when we go by here. We certainly should some day!

[melissa]

Orange(ish).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissatalbert/7760212076/in/photostream

[Diane M. Schuller]

that is so perfect for elevate but that pop of orange is so alive!

[blindbeth67]

I just discovered this project but I am now totally on board! Awesome ideas!

[Katie]

Totally crushing on this book. Thanks for a second chance at winning!

[Jill F]

http://fingerontheshutter.com/2012/08/01/ravens-quilt/

Orange is my granddaughter's favorite color and here is the quilt I just finished for her

[Bonnie]

such a beautiful photo!

[Caro]

what a beautiful shot! Lovely tones and great composition!

[Emily T]

So pretty! I would love to see this in real life.

[Lisa]

I'm having so much fun playing along with this month's elevate the everyday! Thanks!

[Christine Hickey]

Gorgeous color and composition. I especial like how delicate the ropes look.

[sarah]

orange surprised me all day.
amazing what the simple (yet complex) act of looking will do.

[Amy B]

Stunning! Love how it almost glows orange!

[beth]

Orange just makes me happy. This was a fun prompt that kept me looking for the next shot waiting around each corner. Thanks for making it fun! ~b

[DebC]

That is an amazing photo; perfect in every way!