Great idea!! ;-) I wish there had been some clouds in the sky when I made my balloon shot. Although a bit bright here, they make the photo more interesting.
I like th iconograph here, and also the framing, but the blue balon against the blue sky lacks visual pop. The edges look soft and the ribbon fades in and out of visibility. Very close to being a top pick.
Great idea and framing in this shot. The composition with the balloon being in the corner really emphasizes freedom. Focus seems a little off though, and there seems to be a little noise evident, particularly in the sky. Great shot nonetheless.
Good composition and a nice interpretation of the challenge. I think a different color balloon might have added more contrast to the image, but it still came out nice.