A hot air balloon pilot release sa flare of fire into his eagle-shaped hot-air craft at the festival yesterday in Gonzales, LA. We were there for the Moon Glow -- a show put on by several dozen of the big heat bags. Quite a show. Check out my post on New Orleans Daily Photo for another peak at the fun.
I don't know what the one-legged stand is all about. Perhaps this tri-colored heron is just practicing gymnastics with a goal of a run at the Featherlympics?