Albuquerque hot air balloon fiesta Photo Gallery by Alan Clements at pbase.com

Albuquerque hot air balloon fiesta

In September and October Sue and I were touring New Mexico and we just happened to be in Albuquerque at the time of the Hot air balloon fiesta. I was told that over 700 balloons take part in this event. It started before dawn and we were treated to balloons lighing up in the dark. This was probably the most magnificent festival we have ever witnessed - and by quite a margin.

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sirwood	PM reply	26-Nov-2010 04:37
Great Pics of a Great Festival. We were there too. Only problem is choosing which way to aim the camera with balloons in every direction.

Giancarlo Bisone	PM reply	21-Nov-2010 23:10
Hi Alan: This is a great gallery .. you were lucky to run into this festival (unless you planned that way). Great job! Ciao, Giancarlo

Adeline	PM reply	10-Dec-2009 17:20
Fantastic display of the balloons- I did the Yuma Az one and it is small in comparison.

Photografic Digital Art by Chiepe	PM reply	09-Dec-2009 13:02
Amazing and fabulous gallery, x-treme nice pix, thank you sharing - V� greetings from Roeselare-Belgium

Giancarlo Bisone	PM reply	08-Dec-2009 23:37
Hi Alan: What an awesome gallery full of great shots. You did a great job in capturing the spirit of the event. Big Vote! Ciao, Giancarlo

Bracciodiferro	PM reply	08-Dec-2009 10:12
Excellent captures,great gallery Alan!!!! V+ Ciao, Paolo

Ashley Hockenberry	PM reply	07-Dec-2009 17:37
Nice work !

Kevin Blake	PM reply	11-Nov-2009 21:14
Wow, I love all the amazing colours! Wonderful gallery! V

NC Turner	PM reply	10-Nov-2009 17:13
Very nice...I especially like the night shots! - Greg

Dave Sears	PM reply	10-Nov-2009 17:12
Great pictures!! The "Glow" pictures are awesome!

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