Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2017 - What a year!!
Oct 15, 2017 10:30:08 #
This year's balloon fiesta was a whole week of spectacular weather and ballooning! I went a couple of times, and yesterday, went to the Open Space in Albuquerque because I heard that the cranes had returned. So I had opportunity for a couple shots with birds and balloons together. Had to wait and watch and wait for luck!
Oct 15, 2017 10:40:26 #
Second batch...
Let me know if you want more balloon pictures...several hundred yet that made the cut...
Let me know if you want more balloon pictures...several hundred yet that made the cut...
Oct 15, 2017 10:41:51 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
I've been there and I'm convinced you can't take a bad balloon picture.
Oct 15, 2017 10:42:57 #
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Oct 16, 2017 07:30:44 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
The sign should say "Official Survivors"! :-) Been there a few times... quite the experience every time...
Oct 16, 2017 07:50:05 #
Oct 16, 2017 09:13:42 #
Oct 16, 2017 11:09:09 #
You’re correct. Sorry, my bad. I had one of the cranes and several with the geese...
Oct 16, 2017 11:56:11 #
DirkWill wrote:
You’re correct. Sorry, my bad. I had one of the cranes and several with the geese...
No problem. What is so interesting is the ability of a digital camera to take that shot so clearly the type bird is identifiable. Also, the color and rendition of the balloons is awesome. Still on my bucket list. My nephew went this year, maybe next year is mine!
Thanks for the journey.
Oct 16, 2017 20:01:20 #
Oct 17, 2017 01:14:19 #
They're all really good shots, DirkWill! My aunt and uncle used to go every year!
Oct 17, 2017 07:38:51 #
Oct 17, 2017 09:52:34 #
Dirk, your photos are amazing. Some are framed in,ways I have not seen before yours. The photos are very original, sharp and colorful. The event is on my bucket list.
Oct 18, 2017 14:53:09 #
Tikva
Loc: Waukesha, WI
Wonderful series. I love photos of balloons. I've watched one large balloon launch many years ago. It was amazing.
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