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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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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ReplyDelete· I think it should be a spectacular event. Next year, sure to be a hit
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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,,,
ReplyDeleteThat's a spectacular pic with the flame in front !
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great shot! i feel the people are sad that they couldn´t fly away :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. So many people gathered in one place.
ReplyDeleteSuperb views. I am greeting
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, Al! Just awesome the view to Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain. You really live in a gorgeous place.
ReplyDeletePS: Thanks for your kind words to Flora. Yes, she was a lovely friend... (sigh)
Oh, really.. wow, the ballon burnt away..! many people there I can see..
ReplyDeleteand the enormous lovely mountains!! =) Great to see! :)
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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