[Leica] [LRflex] Re: AM Ascension Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

[Aram Langhans]

Hey, I spelled it right in the subject line.  When I put them in the

computer I was in our little RV, dog tired after hoofing it all around
the balloons with two bad knees.  That's my story and I am sticking to
it....  But I will change it in LR.

This is our 4th time.  Did not go last year, but I think it was three
straight years before that.  I would have to look at my photos from
years past, and they are on my home computer, 1200 miles away.

I don't remember a photo like you are describing.  There are no brick
paved surfaces there that I know of, but if I remember when we get home
in about two weeks, I'll take another look.  Might even be in the Leica
Gallery somewhere.

Thanks for looking and point out my spelling problems.

Aram


On 10/25/2018 2:27 AM, Peter Stevens (Redacted sender fritzj3 for DMARC)
wrote:
> Well done,  Aram. I particularly enjoyed “AM Ascention 9574”, though I must playfully remind a science-teacher that the spelling is “Ascension” rather than “Ascention”. :)
>
> How many years have you attended the Albuquerque Festival? One of my favorite images from the time that I have been here is one that you captured of three or four balloons tied to an iron-work chair on a brick paved surface. I think you captured it while attending one Festival though I can’t remember how many years ago that was, but it has pleasantly stuck in my mind. Thank you.
>
> Best regards,
> Peter Stevens
>
>> On Oct 25, 2018, at 1:59 AM, Aram Langhans <leica_r8 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> After the Dawn Patrol, if the weather cooperates, is the mass ascension where up to 600 balloons lift off in about an hours time.  The Green flag goes up just before sunrise and the field sprouts balloons like mushrooms.
>>
>> View them large if you can.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/Balloon+Fiesta+AM-9047.jpg.html
>>
>> As the sun rises, it makes for quite a sight.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/AM+Ascention-9574.jpg.html
>>
>> With many balloon events, you are relegated to viewing from selected areas and not allowed to mingle.  At Albuquerque, probably the largest event in the world, you have free reign to wander wherever you want.  Just pay attention and let the crews do their thing.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/AM+Ascention-9371.jpg.html
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/AM+Ascention-9396.jpg.html
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/Balloon+Fiesta+AM-9106.jpg.html
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/Balloon+Fiesta+AM-9105.jpg.html
>>
>> The people who control this are called Zebras, and they are the ground flight control people. They do an excellent job.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/Balloon+Fiesta+AM-9116.jpg.html
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/AM+Ascention-9388.jpg.html
>>
>> As the sun rises, the sky fills
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/AM+Ascention-9607.jpg.html
>>
>> There are many special shapes and they are the popular ones.  And they come from many countries.  Here is Bavaria's tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, but he has both ears.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/AM+Ascention-9387.jpg.html
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/AM+Ascention-9414.jpg.html
>>
>> And I am not sure what this one is.  I think a saxophone.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/f8/bf/AM+Ascention-9400.jpg.html
>>
>> That's enough for now.  Thanks for enduring all these.
>>
>> Comments welcome.
>>
>>
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