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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
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
Yes, all hot air balloons are colorful, but some are more colorful than others. Here's a selection of the eye catching ones. Don't forget to check out Balloon Fiesta Live Siesta Edition!
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
Photos of some of the unique special shape hot air balloons from the 2019 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. #balloonfiesta
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
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
For the last 48 years, hot air balloons have filled the skies in Albuquerque at the end of September and the beginning of October. Due to COVID-19, the 49th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was postponed to 2021. Last year on this day, we were arriving four days early to get set up. This year, … Continue reading New Mexico: 2020 Balloon Fiesta Siesta
Caprock Canyons State Park is less than a 2 hour drive from Amarillo, so we headed there to check out the views and the bison. This post is focused on the views and the landscape. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department requires advance reservations, even for pass holders like us, so we made a reservation … Continue reading Texas: Caprock Canyons State Park (2020)
