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

New Mexico: 2020 Balloon Fiesta Siesta

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

30 Days of Creativity: Day 6

Just before COVID-19 shutdown a lot of travel, we visited Rockport and Corpus Christi on our move into Texas. Today's photo is another photo I wanted to try in black and white. Day 6 project While the clouds really didn't add a lot of drama, I love how the wavs are crashing while the bird … Continue reading 30 Days of Creativity: Day 6