Our Great Balloon Races

[Toot]

Thought I would practice on something a little slower before the air races next week. Good color therapy first thing in the morning and wanted to share.

[natatbeach]

of my first morning ever in albuquerque..I hear this crazy hissing sound to rush out to the outside of the house and find a "balloonist"(is that the name?) 100 yards up saying/waving good morning....also reminds me of Balloon Fiesta week in Albuquerque...

beautiful thanks for the memories
;)

[opus]

Ever been in one? FANTASTIC experience!!! Don't miss it if you ever have the chance!

Thanks for these shots. My friends fly professionally, and moved to Sedona, AZ to take advantage of the better weather (more flying days) to earn their living. I wonder if they would have traveled to Nevada to participate? I didn't see their balloon in either picture.

I especially like the Smokey the Bear balloon, and the Energizer Bunny. I had no idea they made balloons like that!!!

Great shots!

[Toot]

I have a doctor/friend who has one and the company I retired from has one, and would definately take a ride in one if given the chance. I never heard the final count of how many balloons are flying, but it is well over 100. This is there 23rd year. I envy your friends...Sedona is a FANTASTIC place! I can only imagine it from the air.

[natatbeach]

Ever been in one? FANTASTIC experience!!! Don't miss it if you ever have the chance!

Thanks for these shots. My friends fly professionally, and moved to Sedona, AZ to take advantage of the better weather (more flying days) to earn their living. I wonder if they would have traveled to Nevada to participate? I didn't see their balloon in either picture.

I especially like the Smokey the Bear balloon, and the Energizer Bunny. I had no idea they made balloons like that!!!

Great shots!

Here's some more special shapes ballons THEY are the coolest...especially when they do night ascensions....

http://www.aibf.org/index.php?spgmGa...003&page=index

Enjoy

[opus]

Did you know that each pattern on each balloon is individualized to the owners, identifying them?