Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Oct 5, 2012 15:39:21 #
Anyone from UHH planning to be in Albuquerque to participate in the most photographed event in the world -- the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta? It runs from Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, October 14. There are almost 600 balloons registered for the event, with mass ascensions, and balloon glows, and fireworks displays on the schedule. Opportunities will abound to get stunning photographs. If you're going, post your pics after it's over. Would love to see what you all come away with!
Oct 5, 2012 20:48:42 #
Oct 5, 2012 23:16:58 #
I'm here now and will be out there on the field at the crack of dawn (if my kids cooperate)! I was actually going to post a question about suggestions for shooting this week but never did. I hope that doesn't come back to bite me as this is not my style of photography. But I have to learn at some point. Wish me luck!
Oct 6, 2012 03:26:40 #
gumeng wrote:
I'm here now and will be out there on the field at the crack of dawn (if my kids cooperate)! I was actually going to post a question about suggestions for shooting this week but never did. I hope that doesn't come back to bite me as this is not my style of photography. But I have to learn at some point. Wish me luck!
If you get a chance, look at:
http://www.fredparker.com/ultexp1.htm
I would guess you'll be shooting at EV 4-6, so go down the page to the large chart near the bottom.
Oct 6, 2012 06:49:50 #
cybermomm wrote:
Anyone from UHH planning to be in Albuquerque to p... (show quote)
I've been to Albuquerque lots of times. Fantastico ciudad in spectacular country. Lots of folks have shot there:
http://www.google.com/search?q=hot+air+balloon+pictures+albuquerque&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=CgxwUOesCITA9QTj4oCYCQ&ved=0CCcQsAQ&biw=1067&bih=543
Oct 6, 2012 09:09:16 #
Here at 7:00 am on sat , mass accession has been cancelled this morning due to winds aloft. :(
Oct 6, 2012 10:09:47 #
No balloons this morning but they did have these really cool Star Wars characters around. Almost made up for cancelled ballons. Oh and got a lot of equipment envy.
Oct 6, 2012 10:20:03 #
Mogul wrote:
quote=gumeng I'm here now and will be out there o... (show quote)
Thanks Mogul that is a very good article to help understand settings and the mechanics involved.
Oct 7, 2012 08:17:58 #
Greg-Colo wrote:
Here at 7:00 am on sat , mass accession has been cancelled this morning due to winds aloft. :(
oops....ascension
Oct 7, 2012 09:34:20 #
Greg-Colo wrote:
oops....ascension
Greg-Colo wrote:
Here at 7:00 am on sat , mass accession has been cancelled this morning due to winds aloft. :(
oops....ascension
Any luck on Sunday? We went up to Santa Fe for the rest of the long weekend.
Oct 7, 2012 09:34:30 #
Greg-Colo wrote:
oops....ascension
Greg-Colo wrote:
Here at 7:00 am on sat , mass accession has been cancelled this morning due to winds aloft. :(
oops....ascension
Any luck on Sunday? We went up to Santa Fe for the rest of the long weekend.
Oct 7, 2012 09:34:34 #
Greg-Colo wrote:
oops....ascension
Greg-Colo wrote:
Here at 7:00 am on sat , mass accession has been cancelled this morning due to winds aloft. :(
oops....ascension
Any luck on Sunday? We went up to Santa Fe for the rest of the long weekend.
Oct 8, 2012 10:53:25 #
The balloons went up this morning (Monday) after an hour and a half delay. The winds on the field were only 2 MPH; but about 200+ feet up, there were winds in excess of 20 MPH. If winds exceed 11.5 MPH, the officials won't allow balloons to launch. Once the sun came up the thermals quieted down enough to launch. Hope everyone who traveled to Albuquerque is enjoying themselves! Be sure to post your pics.
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