I have been wanting to go to this festival since Mike and I got married and I moved to the area 5 years ago! But something has come up each time….illness, labor, hurricane… it’s always been something! Not this year!! Not only were we able to go, but I was able to just relax and enjoy some quality family time because I didn’t have my usual Monday morning pharmacology test! It was a much needed break for all of us. I’m not sure why I have had such an obsession about going… I think it stems from memories I have of my Granny Gert and Joseph. The neighbors behind them were balloonist and invited us to go up one summer. It was absolutely amazing. I still remember all of it very clearly. Amarillo isn’t much too look at from the air, but the feeling of being in a hot air balloon is like no other. Not only do I remember going up and chasing the balloon from land while my brother took his turn, I also remember that my mom taped over the home video accidentally. (It’s okay Mom, I still love you!) My dream would be to someday go to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. But until then, the NASA RE/MAX Ballunar Festival is pretty darn cool!! Here are some of my favorite shots of the day….
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How fun! Absolutely love these colors and composition! Great shots!
Those balloon shots are amazing! Beautifully done!
You MUST go to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. It’s simply amazing!
I take it that you’ve been Kelli? I want to go soo bad next year. I told my dad tonight and he suggested that we all go. I think Jackson would love it too.This one was cool, but it only had about 20 balloons – so I know Albuquerque would blow it away!
These are great captures! I love the colours! The wide angled one is my fave – awesome!
These are just so colorful and fun. I love the shots you did in the dark too… so amazing.
OHH wow the colors and lighting – just perfect!
These are fantastic! I love the colors. Your clarity is awesome as well! Beautiful!!