Monday, September 7, 2015
Labor Day Lift Off
Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September here in the USA, and for many years there has been a balloon festival in my city over the long weekend (The Colorado Springs Balloon Classic). It looked like last year would be the final one as the organizers chose not to continue it, but fortunately another group stepped in and this year we celebrated the first Labor Day Lift Off!
There were literally dozens of beautiful and unique hot-air balloons lifting off early in the morning.
It's one of my favorite local events every year and I'm glad it's continuing.
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Oh, how FUN!!! I'm so glad they are celebrating this way again this year!!! I do love the balloons!! One of the greatest memories I have is of the balloon ride my daughter took me on one summer when I visited her in California!! Glorious!!! Have a great day, Al, and give the doggies a pat for me!!
ReplyDeleteIt is cool seeing the Hot air balloon festival, they have so many shapes and colors. Very pretty. Have a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteHi Al, A balloon festival is a photographer's dream! I attended the one in New Mexico several years ago and have thousands of photos. In fact, I think I recognize some of those balloons! Raining here today - we can use the moisture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great event and fantastic photography of the air balloons!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
I want a ride in that boot!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun! lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a balloon festival in Colorado Springs!!! Looks like a fun one!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is fun! Be a shame to lose such a tradition. Looks like some really nice balloons there!
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a wonderful way to celebrate the occasion! I liked the boot-balloon. :)
ReplyDeleteThe sky looks beautiful with such colorful balloons.
ReplyDeleteOh my - wish I were there. Such fun! And such beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteThe designs of the balloons are whimsical.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tremendous sight.o many different shapes especially that old boot.
ReplyDeleteThese colorful balloons are so cheerful in the sky – what a fun event. Have you ever taken a ride in one of these balloons?
ReplyDeleteI laughed at the boot!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I stayed a few days at the Broadmoor Hotel and the day we left we could see the balloons on the horizon, Al. I'd love to come back next year to see more of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sight! I love to see hot air balloons.
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