Gloomy morning doesn't cast pall over Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival

An inflating balloon becomes a canvas of color for passers-by as balloons prepare for take-off Saturday morning during the 44th annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. Because of low-lying clouds, most of the balloons launched off-site at Rancho California Road and Anza Road. <br><small><B> STEVE THORNTON </B>Staff Photographer</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= Photo by Steve Thornton/ An inflating balloon becomes a canvas of color for passers-by as balloons prepare for take-off Saturday morning during the 44th annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. Because of low-lying clouds, most of the balloons launched off-site at Rancho California Road and Anza Road." target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">