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astrobeck

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the most photographed event in the world....
« on: October 03, 2011, 11:24:05 PM »
at least that's what they claim about the International Balloon Fiesta held in Albuquerque every year.
 It's really big this year since it's the 40th anniversary, and I went on opening day- fought the crowds, waited in traffic but still had a blast since you can get close to the action.
A couple of pix from this years event...which is still going on if you want to catch it.  I go every year since it's basically in my back yard!   They launch 500 balloons

Ansco Pix panorama with Ektar 100

Holga 120S with Ektar 100

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Re: the most photographed event in the world....
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2011, 03:36:36 AM »
Those are pretty!  That Ansco has a nice vignetting to it.  Balloon festivals and kite festivals are awesome for the photographer!  We have a kite festival yearly, here in Austin and I get a lot of good ones from that.  I may dig a couple out!

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Re: the most photographed event in the world....
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 03:53:02 AM »
Such fabulous images and complementary angle of view!! 

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Re: the most photographed event in the world....
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 06:58:26 AM »
Gorgeous! I have always wanted to photograph hot air balloons. I just dont know where to that. NM is unfortunately too far away for me.
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Re: the most photographed event in the world....
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2011, 08:15:35 AM »
nice work Becky!
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Re: the most photographed event in the world....
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2011, 12:06:40 PM »
Great compositions hopefully be able to go to this next year!

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Re: the most photographed event in the world....
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2011, 05:53:59 PM »
What a great place to go for a photographer! Would love to be there. Great pics, specially love the elephant one :)