Panoramic Photography: aerial views of Krakow from helium balloon

in Photography Lovers3 years ago (edited)

Hi there my Hivean friends and followers!

Today, I will take you on a special trip - an exciting ride (or should I say flight? :D) in a helium balloon. I know, you are probably more familiar with the hot air balloon but I was told that there are some important distinctions between these two types of aircraft so let´s be accurate and stick to the term helium balloon becauset this one in Krakow, Poland is really powered by helium.

Let me first provide you with some basic info & technical stuff about this popular attraction. The balloon is called Dobra Atmosfera (literally meaning Good Atmosphere) and I guess it´s run by a company of the same name. Located on the Wolynski Boulevard on the bank of the Wisla River, not far from the famous Wawel Castle, the balloon is tethered to the ground with a massive steel cable that allows it to hover anywhere between the ground and a height of 150 m (almost 500 ft), which is the maximum height of the ride. The platform can carry up to 30 people including the operator.

Just like any other lighter-than-air aircraft, the balloon can only fly in favorable weather conditions, which is why sometimes, during windy or rainy periods, the attraction may by closed even for several consecutive days. It´s also advisable to go for the ride when the visibility is good so that you can really enjoy all those spectacular views from above.

We were meaning to try this fun for a long time but the weather was unusually bad in spring earlier this year and it was not until about a month ago that we finally made it up there. It was an evening already and the sun was about to start setting so the sky was getting these beautiful, golden hour like shades but the visibility was still great and we really enjoyed all those breathtaking aerial views of the city and its surroundings.

Without further ado, let me now show you some of the photos that I took from the balloon at different heights, directions and angles.


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I hope you liked these panoramic shots of the beautiful Polish city of Krakow. I don´t know in what resolution your Hive front ends will display the pictures but the originals are big enough for zooming and it was fun to zoom in on various parts of the city and recognize the streets, buildings, parks etc. In the first image, you can even some massive mountains with snow covered peaks in the background. I suppose these are the Tatra Mountains.

So that´s it for today, thanks for your attention everyone!




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The view and the photos are stunning. It may take time to wait for the weather conditions, but it is worth.

Thank you :) Yeah, you are right, it was a long time coming as the weather was really bad in spring but it was worth the wait for sure ;)

What a fantastic trip in a helium balloon and Great panoramic shots @phortun. The Polish city of Krakow looks amazing from height. I love the Wisla River, making the city more spectacular !!

Thanks for checking out the shots Trang, really happy about the feedback from you guys on this post :)

Ahhhhh, this is what i was waiting to see the city looks spectacular from above great shots man 👍

Thanks buddy, glad the post didn´t disappoint :)

Was awesome really enjoyed seeing those views from above 👍

Hi there, @phortun these are great views from the helium balloon never been up in one of those looking at these views looks very inviting.

Thank you :) Well, there is a bit of adrenaline involved too, especially for those who have a fear of heights but once up there, it´s surely worth it ;)

I could feel the adrenaline but just looking at the photos I am putting this one on my bucket-list :)

I suppose these are the Tatra Mountains.

Yes! These are only visible in very clean air. Beautiful shots! I have seen this balloon in the air many times, but somehow I didn't have the opportunity to try a ride :)

Thanks for the confirmation :) We also saw the mountains from the observation tower of the Krakow Sanktuarium. It was a sunny day with great visibility too. You should try the balloon ride btw, the views are really amazing ;)

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Díky :) Uvidíme, jak se budou líbit porotě ;)

Spectacular! I only needed a photo of the helium balloon :)

Just for you Sofia :D ;)

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Wooooow! Thank you @phortun :D, is awesome!

Great photos! My mother @nelinoeva learned how to fly a hot aired balloon some years ago. It was before she took on photography, so I'm not sure if she had many photos from above. :P

What? She is a "certified hot air balloon pilot"? :D Wow, how cool is that?! You are such an adventurous family guys :)

I believe she is. She used to travel to another city to take lessons for it. 😀

Actually I am not, although I wished to become hot air balloon pilot back in time.

@phortun beautiful photos 😍

Thank you Jomarby :)

Beauty ... @phortun 🤗

Beautiful city and beautiful panorama, I would like to visit it once🥰

Thank you :) Hope you will make it here one day. When you do, don´t forget to try the balloon :)

I hope that I want to come and visit
...where to forget that😉
.. fly in a balloon one of the wishes to be fulfilled ...@phortun 😊

Green and beautiful.

Indeed :) I was actually surprised how green Krakow is. Now in hot summer, I am sure I not the only one to appreciate all those beatiful trees here :)

Beautiful photos 😻

Thanks :)

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