12/10/2012 2:03:46 AM

Oh Nadia...it was a thrill...all things being equal...we'll return in a few years to this event.....so many other places to see in our Country...not to mention the possibility of global travel!

12/10/2012 5:59:53 AM

Oh how FUN! Fabulous shot, Patricia! :-) k

12/10/2012 5:48:51 PM

Yes it was....so much fun being there....Thanks for your viewing & comments Kitty...have a wonderful day...

12/11/2012 4:05:27 AM

Hi Patricia,Sure would hate to get stung by that big guy.Beautiful capture my friend.I should do some shooting over in NM!!!!

12/11/2012 8:17:51 AM

Thank you Bobby....yes indeedy...you have to go to Albuquerque during festival...it's a blast! I went with little expectation of what would be seen ......wellllllll.....I had a grand time. The colors are so beautiful and the pilots & their crews are aces....in a few years (all things being equal...) I'm going back for the full week of the event....it's that much fun!

12/11/2012 11:52:03 AM

What a neat balloon! I really never knew how many different shapes there were at the Alby Balloon Festival! Great image, Patricia!

12/13/2012 5:01:14 PM

I didn't either.....amazing collection here. So many from around the world..Thanks for viewing Thomas!

12/14/2012 4:18:36 AM

Was the basket the stinger??? Lol...

Love it! I'd go back, too, if I was you. :D

-Laura :)

12/16/2012 10:38:26 AM

LOL....in a few years....perhaps....so much to see..especially back in your neck of the woods....

12/16/2012 1:00:41 PM

:) Yes! Agreed!!! :D

12/16/2012 2:24:01 PM

Aren't balloon festivals wonderful!! We attended one by chance about 10 years ago & had the most fabulous time there. I'd like to go to another one too. Great photography here=^..^=

4/12/2013 5:23:28 PM

Thank you Chris....hope you're having fun in your Caravan with Rango.....she is a cutie.....have a terrific day!

4/13/2013 6:32:35 AM