Early dawn glow at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2019
Missed the real Balloon Fiesta two years running
For the second year in a row, the day we went to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, was the one day there was no mass ascension. This is actually the third time overall in a row trying to go to Balloon Fiesta that resulted in no access or no mass ascension. So I do not have a collection of spectacular photos showing a sky full of hot air balloons. What I can share at the detail shots from very first light, through day break. The one new special shape balloon I did get to see was of a Smurf, who I think is Jokey Smurf in particular.
Dawn Balloon Fiesta 2019 Photos
First Light Looked Good at Balloon Fiesta 2019
Fog stopped the ascension but sunlight brought out color still
The Smurfiest Balloon by far
This looks like Jokey Smurf to me!