This is one of the gas balloons in the America’s Challenge right after it lifted off. To be honest I am not sure which balloon it is. Once they started taking off they went pretty quick. In this photo I am facing NNW.
The balloons took off at sunset which gave the mountains and sky this gorgeous pinky purple color.
Here is a link to the balloon tracking. Â Balloon number one is the only one still flying.
mary stebbins Taiit
2007-10-11 06:47WOW! Helen, the color here is GORGEOUS!
mary stebbins Taiit
2007-10-11 06:47LOVELY photo!
Denton
2007-10-11 10:41Beautiful photo … I hope the balloonist came prepared for the weather and a long trip. based on the tracking, balloon A-1 has made it to Canada … I can hear the kids now “Dad are we their yet”.
Helen
2007-10-12 01:51Thanks, Mary and Denton.
Thanks for visiting Albuquerque Daily Photo!!
Lessie
2007-10-12 14:15OH MY GOSH. Phenominal. Love the color. The framing. Great job.
Tara
2007-10-14 23:57What a BEAUTIFUL photo!!
Helen
2007-10-15 11:44Thank you Lessie and Tara!