Today’s new creation is my nod to the movie, “The Red Balloon.” Filmed in the Menilmontant neighborhood of Paris, France in 1956, this Oscar award-winning short film, directed by Albert Lamorisse, is about a little boy who spots a large, red helium balloon on his way to school.
Shot in Through the Viewfinder style, this pop of red against the monochrome of the buildings makes this one of my new favorite pieces. (hint… there’s a lot more where this came from)
Come to think of it, this could ALSO be my homage to the 80s song, “99 Luftballoons” by Nena. Wait, don’t tell me you aren’t a fan of 80s songs?? 
Enjoy!
*tracey*
"The Red Balloon"
i think the balloon really compliments this image.
nice work
Thank you!
Wow, the “Red Balloon” foto really takes you somewhere. No pun intended.
LOL while unintended a good pun all the same
Really dig this shot and the use of color. PLUS 99 Luftballoons is an amazing song.
I’m really excited about this one because I dug up one of my old photos recently and turned it into a wallpaper.
(Sorry to be one of those guys who posts links to their site, I just want to share!)
http://plello.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/wallpaper-of-the-week-things-are-looking-up/
Anyone who agrees with me that 99 Luftballoons is an awesome song is allowed to post a link
Awesome wallpaper Chris, thanks for sharing!
*tracey*
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