In pictures: Bristol's 25th Balloon Fiesta

1 of 7 Stunt pilot Ian Ashpole passed the time by swinging from his ankles beneath two hot air balloons

2 of 7 Bertie Bassett took to the skies over Bristol

3 of 7 The unusual shapes were accompanied by more conventional balloons over the city

4 of 7 Crowds gathered at Bristol's Ashton Court to see the spectacle

5 of 7 Organisers say a record crowd of 100,000 attended Thursday night's balloon glow

6 of 7 Spectators enjoyed a replica of the record-breaking Breitling Orbiter

7 of 7 Some balloon shapes this year are of the more conventional kind