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Evening Glow Cowboy [Pictures of the Southwest in America]

© Patricia A. Casey

Evening Glow Cowboy

Uploaded: November 28, 2012 06:10:14

Description

Evening Glow is another amazing event at Albuquerque. A pitch dark field, you're wandering around in the dark with thousands of people. The announcer does a count down then all at one all the balloons GLOW. In between the "field glow" (my terminology) the individual balloons are lighting up around the field...like colorful stars captured on the ground! This was taken on our last night 10/13. Oh yes, hand held, ISO 3200.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Robert R. Goodman November 28, 2012

WOW!!That is stunning my friend.Hi Patricia,I really enjoy that western look my friend!!! #1500756

Colette M. Metcalf November 28, 2012

Wow from me too!!! #10436969

Tammy Espino November 28, 2012

Fantastic! Did they do "popcorn" too? :) #10437269

Patricia A. Casey level-classic November 29, 2012

Thank you so much Bobby, Colette and Tammy....this was also dear to me since I'm currently living in Arizona...love the Saguaro in the balloon even though it's covered a bit by the one in the foreground and little doggie following the cowboy. There was all kinds of food there Tammy....hot dogs, elk burgers, lemonade and yes they did have popcorn vendors (LOL)...... #10437754

Mary K. Robison December 05, 2012

Patricia, I wish I had the time to comment on all your photos of the de-LIGHT-ful "Evening Glow" event. I really like this well-captured cowboy silhouette.
I'm sorry if this event has been happening for decades. I might have seen it while visiting my brother. Such is Life!
#10451906

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 05, 2012

Thanks Mary for viewing.....This event has been around for a while and will happen again next October. We probably won't go back that soon as there are so many other places to see....more parks to visit for me....I love the out of doors....mountains...deserts....ocean...well just about any place that is outside..have a glorious day.... #10451968

Thomas E. Hinds December 05, 2012

Fabulous color and comp here, Patricia! #10452660

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 06, 2012

Orange is probably my favorite color then green....hmmmm...pumpkins....and lovely ballons with a southwest theme....Thanks, Thomas #10453757

Nadia Paul December 10, 2012

Wonderful glow and beautiful comp and colour Patricia! #10458364

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 10, 2012

Thanks, again, Nadia....the balloon glow (when its held) is a sight to behold for sure. #10458706

Dee Langevin level-classic December 11, 2012

Wonderful color and light Patricia! This makes me want to travel back to the SW! #10460773

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 11, 2012

Well...com'on down....or out as the case may be....I know...there are just so, so many places to go to that are just waiting for the hikes & the camera....Thanks again Dee....who knows we may wind up in Albuquerque together one day! #10460779

Debra R. Harder December 26, 2012

This is awesome, Patricia! Love the way the light illuminates the balloons...and the composition is excellent. Love the vivid colors and designs too! Wonderful image!! #10479349

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 26, 2012

Thank you again, so very much Debra. Your comments & feedback are so appreciated....This was my first time to the event and I think every photographer in the world should go to this...it is a BLAST!!!! #10479625

Stephen Zacker February 04, 2013

It Really pops with that backlighting. They are a blast! #10553380

Patricia A. Casey level-classic February 04, 2013

Thanks Stephen....it was a blast! looking forward to a return visit in a couple of years.....have a great afternoon! #10553597

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