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This photograph captures the atmosphere of the quiet dawn hours at the Watarase Balloon Race, before the morning sun breaks through, and the scene of preparations before the balloons are fully inflated.

This photograph captures the hot air balloons beginning to rise into the sky at the Watarase Balloon Race, timed to coincide with sunrise, along with the spreading morning light.

This photograph captures the preparations at the Watarase Balloon Race, where balloons gradually begin to inflate beneath the morning sky.

This photograph captures the moment the burner of the red balloon is ignited at the Watarase Balloon Race, consciously shot to emphasize the power of the flames.

This photograph captures the silhouette of a hot air balloon's burner against the backdrop of the dawn sky at the Watarase Balloon Race.