Texas: Bison at Caprock Canyons State Park

While we visited Caprock Canyons State Park earlier this year, it was really too hot to get any good photos of the bison. About the bison The state park is home to the Texas State Bison Herd. When the bison were initially donated to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and moved to Caprock … Continue reading Texas: Bison at Caprock Canyons State Park

Review: Saal Digital Professional Line Photobook

Through Facebook, I was invited to participate in a review of the Professional Line Photobook by Saal Digital. The process Once I received my voucher from Saal Digital, I downloaded the Saal Design Software (USA version), and created my photobook. The software is pretty easy to use, but feels limited in templates. Since I also … Continue reading Review: Saal Digital Professional Line Photobook

New Mexico: Balloon glow photos

It's always a treat to see the Balloon Glow. When we went in 2017, the Balloon Glow was "winded out" that night, so we didn't get to see it. We had plenty of chances to see the Balloon Glow in 2019, so I've picked the best photos. Balloon Fiesta Live Siesta Edition Don't forget to … Continue reading New Mexico: Balloon glow photos

New Mexico: Balloon inflation photos

While it's fun to capture the hot air balloons taking off and in the air, it is also illuminating to see the inflation process. The photos shown here are also part of a video that I put together on the entire process, including chasing with the balloon crew and putting the balloon away after the … Continue reading New Mexico: Balloon inflation photos

New Mexico: Special shapes and Balloon Fiesta Live

Starting today, Balloon Fiesta Live Siesta Edition will air during the times for the morning and evening sessions. The show hosts, Glen Moyer and Art Lloyd Jr., will bring live commentary, interviews with ballooning experts, and highlights from years' past Balloon Fiesta events. All times are Mountain Daylight Time. Viewing schedule Saturday, October 3 - … Continue reading New Mexico: Special shapes and Balloon Fiesta Live

New Mexico: Dawn Patrol photos

Before a mass ascension can happen in the morning, roughly 8-10 hot air balloons are inflated and sent up as the Dawn Patrol. Dawn Patrol photos These photos are taken from different vantage points around the launch field, both close up and wider angle to get more action. Dawn Patrol pilots take off in the … Continue reading New Mexico: Dawn Patrol photos

New Mexico: Gas balloon photos

It would have been easy to miss the gas balloon competition going on at the 2019 Balloon Fiesta, as the weather postponed it for a couple of days. It finally ended up happening at night with a much smaller crowd. After taking photos on the perimeter for a while, I worked my way up to … Continue reading New Mexico: Gas balloon photos