Yellow Jacket on the Prowl

Uploaded: December 08, 2012

Description

Balloon Owner: Francisco Naccarato ...don't know what country this balloon came from....Photo on 10/11/12 a.m. launch....The balloon behind the yellow jacket never got close enough to be stung or burst!

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 84.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Nadia Paul December 10, 2012

Must have been a wonderful spectacle Patricia - terrific capture with beautiful light! #1502776

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe December 10, 2012

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! #10458703

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 10, 2012

Oh how FUN! Fabulous shot, Patricia! :-) k #10459482

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe December 11, 2012

Yes it was....so much fun being there....Thanks for your viewing & comments Kitty...have a wonderful day... #10459965

Robert R. Goodman December 11, 2012

Hi Patricia,Sure would hate to get stung by that big guy.Beautiful capture my friend.I should do some shooting over in NM!!!! #10460367

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe December 11, 2012

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! #10460717

Thomas E. Hinds December 13, 2012

What a neat balloon! I really never knew how many different shapes there were at the Alby Balloon Festival! Great image, Patricia! #10463438

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe December 14, 2012

I didn't either.....amazing collection here. So many from around the world..Thanks for viewing Thomas! #10463875

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 16, 2012

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

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

-Laura :) #10466531

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe December 16, 2012

LOL....in a few years....perhaps....so much to see..especially back in your neck of the woods.... #10466709

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 16, 2012

:) Yes! Agreed!!! :D #10466751

Chris Ebben April 12, 2013

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=^..^= #10651003

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 13, 2013

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