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“Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico”
Here are some of the photos I’ve taken at the massive Hot Air Balloon Festival, held each year in Albuquerque, New Mexico . . . hundreds of balloons participate every year . . . the cost for the fancy “specialty balloons” exceeds well over $100,000.
The great thing about these events, is that they allow you to wander around EVERYWHERE as the balloons are being setup and inflated!
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August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I agree! I’m always …
I agree! I’m always amazed that people can sew all those massive amounts of fabric together and end UP with balloons that look so good! (versus a MESS if I!! had to put it all together! LOL)
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
thumbs up to the …
thumbs up to the people that make hot air balloons <3
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
wow thats amazing! …
wow thats amazing!
i have to do this someday!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
That was cool the …
That was cool the Sun and the Snowman were my aunt Carl’s she also did a daisy and so others in new Mexico with my parent’s! lol But good job!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
really nice video …
really nice video well done and put together; i am a true balloon fanatic lol i’ve flown up twice before it is so much fun you feel as free as a bird and as light as a feather
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
i live in new …
i live in new mexico and i love seeing the balloon fest every year but the part that sucks is waking up at like 5 in the morning to see them fly but its worth it!!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
let me know when …
let me know when you are intown again and maybe we can work it out. We try to fly once or twice a month and are allways looking for extra crew.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
That WOULD make for …
(Pete)
That WOULD make for a great video, and I’d LOVE to fly in a hot air balloon one day! Sounds like SO much fun!!!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
you should come fly …
you should come fly with us and get some pics from the air!! that would be a great video too………
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
yay! I love the …
yay! I love the pics they are great! I’m working on getting my pilots licence to fly hot air balloons. they are amazing…all though I don’t think I’ll ever fly albuquerque…its too dangerous for my tastes…that many balloons together…someone is gonna get stupid.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Great video, nice …
Great video, nice work with a still camera. I had to pick it as a favorite. Thanx
Ray
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I’ve been to many …
(I’m more of a high speed adrenaline junkie (like ridin’ fast motorcycles)) (Pete)
I’ve been to many hot air balloon events, but have never actually been up in one yet, but everybody I’ve talked to loves it!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
How long have you …
How long have you been flying Hot Air Balloons?
Is it fun?
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Thank you!! (and Hi …
(my mother grew up there 
)) (Pete)
Thank you!! (and Hi to Kansas!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Loved your video …
Loved your video and the music you chose.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Did you have fun at …
:) (Pete)
Did you have fun at the event? I bet you did!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I’ve been to the …
I’ve been to the event two different years. It’s an amazing experience! (Pete)
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Yes, I live in …
Yes, I live in Albuquerque, and not much happens here. I am glad we have something to look forward to like this!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
It’s REALLY fun to …
:) Have FUN!! (Pete)
It’s REALLY fun to get there in time to watch the “Dawn Patrol”! So the website for the event should say when that is, so I’d be there at least 30 minutes before that, so in other words, at this weekend event, I always assumed I wouldn’t be gettin’ much SLEEP for those days!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
What time is the …
What time is the best to arrive? We figured to try and get there around 6:30?
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I’m SURE she will!! …
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I’m SURE she will!! I just LOVE watchin’ as the staging area goes from NO balloons up, to a whole “CITY” of towering balloons!! The whole experience is AMAZING! Be sure to arrive EARLY!!! (to avoid car traffic jams!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Can’t wait, I’m …
Can’t wait, I’m taking my 2 year old on Sat and Sun. Hope she loves it.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
It’s an INCREDIBLE …
(Pete)
It’s an INCREDIBLE experience, so I KNOW you’ll love seein’ it!!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
OH im going OCT 5TH …
OH im going OCT 5TH for a week!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Thank you! and …
Thank you! and thanx for watchin’! (Pete)