The Sky Is my Circus ! What a way to FLY !
Some may be under the impression that I only take closeup pictures of Balloons at Fiesta ! The big picture here to entertain as well, watching all these Beautiful Balloons dancing about the sky all at one time ! For now I’ll say 2007, will go back and check ! I’m already getting E-mails about Balloon Fiesta 2009, that must mean something, like maybe planning now is good strategy ! for the first full week of October. Enjoy the momentary view captured here, wait sixty seconds and the entire scene changes ! from this angle of the field on a normal day the balloons are comming at me, but earlier the winds were opposite, then the calm came ! by this time they were all scattered ! gosh ! I even remember the words from the fellow next to me in a wheelchair, He had his Canon, with one of those extra long sport lenses, He said the Kids will love this one ! I asked their ages, he said 75 and 76 they couldn’t make it this year, a close family friend passed away ! Life happens! and there are Beautiful moments to share as well ! Albuquerque, New Mexico USA Camera Olympus E-500, what a way to fly !
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TheBlindHog
Great shot and commentary, Paul. Getting great balloon pics is not as easy as one might think, for the reasons you so accurately dscribe. They tnd not to stay in one place and they definitely move at different speeds and even directions, depending on altitude. Great shot, here.
PaulAlbert replied
Thanks Mitch ! I know it’s early, are you reserving Fiesta for a photo shoot this year ? I can enjoy the 100 or so balloons picture, just not as much as the closer views ! their speed isn’t that much of a factor, with exception, if one is waiting for one balloon to move out in the open, and both balloons are using the same wind current, between 40 and 160 angle best results ! paul
Al Zuniga
Paul,
You have a great image here. I love the color and the exposure. Congratulations on the image and being featured.
Regards,
- Al -
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You AL, Enjoyed your visit and comments as well ! paul
BarbaraManis
Fantastic shot, Paul. This couldn’t be easy to capture!
PaulAlbert replied
Thanks Barbara ! lets say it’s easier than photographing Butterflies in flight ! remember most of these balloons are twice the size of most homes ! and homes don’t move that fast, fantastic is a bit much but of course the camera again makes me look good ! :-))
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous
PaulAlbert replied
Thanks Scott, Pleased you enjoyed ! paul
Diane Schuster
I love hot air balloons, they are so colorful, this is a wonderful image! Dee
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Dee, most pleased you enjoyed. paul
Linda Jackson
Wonderful Paul! Just amazing! Take care, Linda
PaulAlbert replied
Good Morning ! Linda, as we are spoiled to say here in Albuquerque, there ’s more on the horizon. 9 days of it
Tracy Faught
Beautiful and vibrant! So much colour, I love it!! ;]
PaulAlbert replied
Most pleased you enjoyed and shared your treasured smile. Thanks Tracy ! paul
Blair Wainman
Wow!!! What an event…what a palette of colors!!
PaulAlbert replied
Thanks ! Blair ! Just sharing colorful moments ! paul
Paul Thompson ...
Wow, great shot, this is what I missed quite a few years ago when my dad lived in Albuquerque on Skyline. We went to the balloon fest but it was cancelled due to the high winds. Thanks
PaulAlbert replied
Thanks for the visit Paul, sorry that you missed the show, it’s unfortunate sometimes for the fiesta is as you witnessed a spectacular show ! paul
dinghysailor1
astonishing sight and brilliantly captured! well done indeed … !!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Maggie, for your visit, as well treasured comments ! paul
Kasia-D
Beautiful burst of colour and vitality. Thanks for sharing!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Kasia for your visit , most welcome comment and sharing of your treasured moments ! paul
Melanie Dogan
Absolutely amazing, beautiful colors! :)
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Melanie, for the visit as well comment and that of sharing your precious flower captured moments ! Enjoyed ! paul, also the Favoriting support ! Appreciated !
Garth Smith
Magnificent sight well captured. just once in my life i would like to see a similar spectacle. Only ever seen one ballon and that was a boring silver one deflated and draped around a group of tea trees. It had just set a speed record though. Maybe I’ll get to Canowindra one day!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You! Garth for your warm visit, comments such as yours are always welcome, as also a reminder how special moments are, I’m hesitant for self promotion, this picture and others here in the collection as well future uploads is advertized as a calender, but today it is only an invitation to review and enjoy, some of my smiles captured ! paul
ldeiter78
Wow – fantastic capture!!! What a spectacular sight to see!
PaulAlbert replied
Thanks Lori ! Adding more content here than WS. makes a difference ! paul
Misti Hymas
This is awesome! This is a photo that I hope to take one day! They are so cool! Love the dimension!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Misti, for sharing such a warm smile ! paul
Luann wilslef
This is a very nice capture!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Luann for your visit as well introduction to your works ! paul
Bezay
PaulAlbert replied
Thank you ! Bezay, Most appreciated ! paul
Sylvia Gonzales
Hi Paul!! You captured this awesome Event Beautifully!!!! The colors are amazing!! My heart strings were tugged at, when I read about the elderly gentleman next to you!!! Thanks for sharing that Paul!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely, Syl
PaulAlbert replied
Good Morning Sylvia ! Not much incentive to advertize the most photographed event of the year to you now is there ! As you know the magic of Fiesta, I’ve always claimed to be a fun time of wonders, because viewing for 20 years, all one sees is Balloons of many shapes and sizes, and the crowd of many smiles, with added of course the breakfast Burrito with red or green ! Thanks for the visit neighbor ! paul
Sylvia Gonzales
Oh….And Congratulations on your Feature!! So very well Deserved!!!!
PaulAlbert replied
Thanks Sylvia ! Taking pictures with smiles in them is fun !
Brett Stevenson
excellent. Congratulations.
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Brett ! just two more months and I can do it all again ! it’s fun to view the photography quality each year, It is such a fun event ! paul
PinkLady
wow, that is an amazing picture! where was it taken ?
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You PinkLady , Again, as well for the favoriting ! most appreciated ! As with the descript Albuquerque, New Mexico USA 2007, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Invitational is an annual Event, including at least 1,000,000 smiling faces ! and more ! paul
Wojciech Dabro...
I did hear about Balloon Fiesta only until now didn’t really get a chance to see it with my own eyes. More I’m looking at your pictures more I want to be able to see it. Awesome event.
PaulAlbert replied
Good morning to you and thank You for the expressed enjoyment of the treasured moments shared. Fiesta is comming near come the first full week of October 2009 ! Please come more often, and Thank you ! for your introduction as well enjoyment of my moments ! Thank You Wojciech , Your visit very much Appreciated ! paul
Marie Sharp
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Marie,for the heads up as well opportunity to show, very much appreciated ! paul
Vicki Pelham
Great shot!!! One of these years I will have to make it up there for the BIG event!
PaulAlbert replied
Please do ! although be prepared to get hooked on the Fall Colors of New Mexico, they are habit forming ! also easy to fill storage cards, just a little over three weeks . now where else can you find over a million smiling faces in a week ? At one Place ? :-))
shaneran
congratulations on your features and honors for this wonderful photograph! I love it! with the blue sky and all the colors. fantastic capture and a delight to see!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You again Shaneran, for sharing your comment and appreciated smile along with your congratulatory visit ! paul
camerahappy
Wow, that is fantastic!
PaulAlbert replied
Good Morning ! The annual Albuquerque Invititational Balloon Fiesta ! Mass ascension in review, pure from the camera! A great Day to Fly ! Thanks for your visit and comment ! Appreciated ! paul
Cee Neuner 22 days ago
Congratulations!!! You are a TOP TEN WINNER in the Your Most Popular Picture challenge in Cee’s Fun Artsy Friends Group.

Cee and Chris
PaulAlbert replied 22 days ago
Thanks for the opportunity, Cee and Chris, Enjoyed it ! Paul