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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17 comments:

  1. Sylvia KSeptember 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    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!!

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  2. eileeninmdSeptember 7, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    It is cool seeing the Hot air balloon festival, they have so many shapes and colors. Very pretty. Have a happy new week!

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  3. BarbSeptember 7, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    Hi 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.

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  4. carol l mckennaSeptember 7, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    What a great event and fantastic photography of the air balloons!


    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  5. colleenSeptember 7, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    I want a ride in that boot!

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  6. KlaraSeptember 7, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    what a fun! lovely photos.

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  7. TheChieftessSeptember 7, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    I didn't know there was a balloon festival in Colorado Springs!!! Looks like a fun one!!!

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 7, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    That is fun! Be a shame to lose such a tradition. Looks like some really nice balloons there!

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  9. IndraniSeptember 7, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    That is indeed a wonderful way to celebrate the occasion! I liked the boot-balloon. :)

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  10. RajeshSeptember 7, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    The sky looks beautiful with such colorful balloons.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Oh my - wish I were there. Such fun! And such beautiful shots.

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  12. Photo CacheSeptember 7, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    The designs of the balloons are whimsical.

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  13. Fun60September 8, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    What a tremendous sight.o many different shapes especially that old boot.

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  14. VagabondeSeptember 8, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    These colorful balloons are so cheerful in the sky – what a fun event. Have you ever taken a ride in one of these balloons?

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  15. KTSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    I laughed at the boot!

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  16. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 8, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    My 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.

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  17. betty-NZSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    What a wonderful sight! I love to see hot air balloons.

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