RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Rises at Sonoma Classic
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 2:06:43 PM · 2026/Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
This photograph captures the prominent RE/MAX branded hot air balloon — red on top transitioning to white on the bottom with bold navy blue lettering — being inflated at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic. Several other balloons are visible in the background, including a vibrant rainbow-striped balloon, a dark blue balloon, and a colorful yellow and green one on the far right. The overcast, gray sky creates a flat but even lighting across the scene, giving it a subdued, atmospheric quality. The image was shot with a telephoto lens, compressing the scene and emphasizing the massive scale of the balloons clustered together on the launch field. The mood is festive yet muted, the grey sky contrasting with the vivid colors of the balloons.
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