Monday, October 8, 2012

Balloon Classic and Mountains

The Colorado Springs Balloon Classic is held the first weekend of September every year in Memorial Park and attracts dozens of hot-air balloonists over three days. The morning that I went to see the mass ascension it was too windy and nothing lifted off. So this is the best I could do, and the photos are better a month late than never.
That's Pikes Peak with a burst of flame from a balloon burner in front. Next is a view from the park towards Cheyenne Mountain, with a crowd of people waiting for the lift-off that didn't happen.
Oh well, maybe next year. This post is for Tina's PicStory theme of "Mountain".
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10 comments:

  1. Sylvia KOctober 8, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Oh, that's such a disappointment!! Darn weather anyway!! Great captures anyway -- with or without the balloons! Hope you have a good Monday, Al!!

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  2. alfonsoOctober 8, 2012 at 12:58 PM


    · I think it should be a spectacular event. Next year, sure to be a hit

    · hugs from Al

    CR· & ·LMA
    ________________________________
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  3. RalphOctober 8, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I guess that the Rockies can make the winds to amazing and dangerous things at times. A small price for the excellent views on the Front Range...the rugged mountains do offer a great vista, stout yet lovely too,,,

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  4. BunTineOctober 9, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    That's a spectacular pic with the flame in front !
    ♥BunTine

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  5. Tina´s PicStoryOctober 9, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    great shot! i feel the people are sad that they couldn´t fly away :)

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  6. RajeshOctober 9, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Great shots. So many people gathered in one place.

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  7. ZielonaMilaOctober 10, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    Superb views. I am greeting

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  8. sonia a. mascaroOctober 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Great pictures, Al! Just awesome the view to Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain. You really live in a gorgeous place.

    PS: Thanks for your kind words to Flora. Yes, she was a lovely friend... (sigh)

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  9. ViolaOctober 10, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Oh, really.. wow, the ballon burnt away..! many people there I can see..

    and the enormous lovely mountains!! =) Great to see! :)

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  10. A Colorful WorldOctober 11, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I am so sorry you didn't get to see the ascension! We went to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta once and it was wonderful...I didn't know they had one in Colorado Springs.

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