Almost Unbelievable !
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Observation is: With over 80 Balloons full and partial view, all are in direct Sunshine, for such a cramped composure , I didn’t do this but on the fly ! Olympus E-500, 8 MP camera with 93 mm focal length from a 40 to 150 mm telephoto lens, an eigth mile away Telephoto lenses are the way to go at Fiesta, Crisp, Sharp, Clear, Smile included ! Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2009, and to think I didn’t have to take it to be processed ! Love my Digital ! Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
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alucinari
Spectacular shot!! KUDOS!!
PaulAlbert replied
The more I learn, the more I realize what I didn’t know ! such a great feeling when it all comes together ! Thank You Alucinari , for the warm comment, Appreciated ! paul
Els Steutel
Unbelievable, what a great shot you have here, very colorfull :o)
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Kindly Els, much fun had this day, conditions excelled expectations, this camera is a great starter tool, for learning, what the camera likes ! Me Too ! paul
Ken Thomas
This is a superb capture!!!! perfect color saturation and great sharpness from the 40-150mm. Are you using the F3.5-4.5 version??
PaulAlbert replied
Hi Ken ! Yes the F3.5-4.5 with polarization filter Circular, thats what makes it pop in vivid mode. the E-500 was what made me commit to the E-510, although the vivid mode must be selected at turn on time ! for ballooning, I leave my settings for white balance at neutral density, the majority of pictures done in auto, no Flash and changed the 400-200-100 asa as the the morning light matured ! Thanks! for Your comment and inquirey appreciated. paul
brimellor1
Superb image!!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Brian ! the kid with the new toy is having fun ! can’t you tell ! paul
Evita
♥ Fabulous image Paul !! :D ♥
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Sweetness, I hope your spring is as colorful ! Your warm Smile always Appreciated ! Paul
Cindirelli
Awesome capture, Paul! Went to my first balloon rally in Prosser, Washington at the end of September, was in total awe! Had a blast Saturday night with the Night Glow then again on Sunday for their last flight…we have 3 in our area during the year and I hope to make all 3 next year. This is totally beautiful! ~:)
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Cindirelli, most pleased you enjoyed the moment shared, I will have to visit your captures, just because of the impression you shared, a word of caution once your hooked , getting away isn’t easy, but then again it’s been 20 years, and I do keep looking foward to each Fiesta, 600 balloons in a 2 to 3 hour window is excercise, the fun kind ! paul
Vicki Pelham
Another wonderful capture Paul!!!Great job!!!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Vickie, Wish had been here, it was a fun time ! paul
Linda Jackson
What a sight! enough to take your breath away! take care, linda
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Linda, your smile comes shinning through ! Appreciate your support ! paul
TxGimGim
Absolutely beautiful!
PaulAlbert replied
Thanks ! TxGimGim, Most pleased you Enjoyed !
BarbaraManis
Wow, this is awesome, Paul!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Barbara, Your comment very much Appreciated ! Paul
jujubean
THIS is what I had hoped to see! Always next time. :) beautiful shot.
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! jujubean, that is about the best it gets to have a shared Smile returned, in such a warm way ! paul
Tanya N
Its just so pretty and completely amazing and a brilliant shot, I really must try and go to one of these one day, maybe I can find something in England like it.
PaulAlbert replied
Well I certainly hope that you have the opportunity Tanya ! in person they’re very colorful as well entertaining ! Pleased you enjoyed ! Paul
MommyJen
What a beautiful capture. I would love to see such an event!
PaulAlbert replied
It is apparent you Love color, I hope your opportunity is soon, be sure to bring the smile, it will get a good workout ! Thank You, your smile and comment appreciated ! Paul
RickF
Great capture!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Rick, Taken at altitude of about 5500 ! the challenge to us is too much light, washing out colors, one of the reasons for using the polarization filter, of course the added contrast makes the balloons jump ! normal saturation EV at normal, not so much aimed at you but added information ! paul
stephaniek
This is TOO fabulous Paul!! We were there last year and twas rained-out!!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You for the gracious complement, Unfortunate of the weather at times, the only suitable compromise is sharing the good with others. even this year was to my advantage, because I live here, and have had the good fortune of the attendance of twenty years, it is discomforting hearing of lost good times, again my pleasure to share. paul
DonnaMoore
Up up and away in my beautiful balloon…..Yes, you did capture the joy of this festival of balloons…..Wonderful shot Paul.
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Very Much Donna Your warm visit and appreciated comment always welcome. paul
John Beamish
Fantastic shot.
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! John, I’m most pleased you Enjoyed as well took time to leave your comment ! Paul
AmandaWitt
Just stunning, and so many colourful balloons!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Amanda, It is a most enjoyable event, Your smile shared very much appreciated ! Paul
Michael Rowley...
spectacular sight nice work.
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You Kindly ! Michael, I’m most pleased to hear of your Enjoyment expressed ! paul
Irene Burdell
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You! Irene, for the opportunity, of featuring Almost Unbelievable, Very much Appreciated ! paul
BlikART
Incredible work !!!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Blik, for your warm visit and appreciated comment ! Paul
biddumy
Amazing photograph, such clarity and colour!!!
PaulAlbert replied
A most gracious Thank You ! Paul
Arrowman
A great shot, such vibrant colours !
PaulAlbert replied
I give credit to the Camera, and the moment ! Thank You ! paul
Nira Dabush
Pefect title for stunning capture dear Paul..
love it.
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Nira, My pleasure to share ! paul
Berk Nash
Awesome captiure,, fabulous color and great DOF. I would to be therte someday. Fabulous shot!!
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Berk, for your visit and appreciated comment, pleased that you Enjoyed ! paul
Skye Ryan-Evans
Just gorgeous! What an airborne riot of colour!
Skye :-)
PaulAlbert replied
Thank You ! Skye Ryan-Evans, I like that comment of sky riot, most appropriate, That added smile of the day Appreciated ! paul
Nigel Bangert 19 days ago
Fantastic!
PaulAlbert replied 19 days ago
Thank You ! Nigdaw, most pleased that you enjoyed ! Paul
Marie Sharp 19 days ago
PaulAlbert replied 19 days ago
Thank You ! Marie, I was just wondering if you’d picked out a favorite yet ? The patchwork kinda caught my eye !