Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
There is no camera or lens that can truly capture the breathtaking experience of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. A camera can capture only just a tiny fraction of the balloons flying overhead. So, when you see what looks like 50 or 100 balloons in a picture there really is another 500 to 600 all around you. Unlike most festivals, the Fiesta allows spectators to walk among the balloons during inflation and flight which just adds to the awesomeness.
The last few pictures is race day when there are far fewer balloons flying. The second to last picture is of a green, yellow and blue egg shape racer balloon that won the competition for the day. A thirteen year-old son and his dad flew from more than two miles away and dropped a beanbag in the target's dead center. I understand the kid is nearly as good as his dad - so he claims. BTW, this was the second kid in the flying competition for the day. 11 year old Bobby Bradley was also flying with his dad Troy. Bobby soloed at the age of nine and is an accomplished balloonist in his own right. Bobby is in one of the blue and white egg shape balloons (not sure which one - three are identical). I met Bobby last year at the national convention. He was just another pilot...but who just also happens to be 4' foot tall (at the time).
The last few pictures is race day when there are far fewer balloons flying. The second to last picture is of a green, yellow and blue egg shape racer balloon that won the competition for the day. A thirteen year-old son and his dad flew from more than two miles away and dropped a beanbag in the target's dead center. I understand the kid is nearly as good as his dad - so he claims. BTW, this was the second kid in the flying competition for the day. 11 year old Bobby Bradley was also flying with his dad Troy. Bobby soloed at the age of nine and is an accomplished balloonist in his own right. Bobby is in one of the blue and white egg shape balloons (not sure which one - three are identical). I met Bobby last year at the national convention. He was just another pilot...but who just also happens to be 4' foot tall (at the time).