Monday, June 27, 2011

Festival of Balloons

Hello, all! Man, this weekend was packed with adventure. I have so many pictures to share, but since I already teased you with the hot air balloon I suppose I'll start there! After posting the photo I realized you all might think that I actually went up in a hot air balloon. And much to my (and maybe your) disappointment, I actually didn't. I did wake up at 4:45 AM to see about 10-15 hot air balloons launch up into the (early) morning sky. It was quite a sight to see. I went with my friends Meghan and Jenna (also aspiring photographers) and we had an absolute blast. We topped off the morning with some girly banter over cappuccinos and breakfast sandwiches. Pure perfection. 


So without further ado, here are some of the 200+ photos I took that morning. And if you're wondering.. Yes, seeing the balloons take off into the gorgeous blue sky did make me want to go on a hot air balloon ride even more than I did before!! 



{Photos © Liz Denfeld}

17 comments:

  1. these are amaaaazing liz!!! i want to go so badly. xo

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  2. How fun!!! I would love do go up in one!!!!!

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  3. What a fantastic weekend experience. I'm loving your photos too -- your camera rocks!

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  4. how lovely! these pictures were captured beautifully- looks like you had a fantastic time.




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  5. I love hot air balloons! If I wasn't out of town this last weekend, I would've gone to this, too! I did go to the huge festival in Albuquerque one year & actually got to ride in one (it was super scarrrrry, too!!) I actually wrote abot it here... http://www.littlemissholls.com/2011/04/once-upon-time-i-almost-fell-out-of.html

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  6. Awesome photos, Liz! Props for waking up so early :)

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  7. Oh my gosh these are STUNNING!

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  8. your photos are absolutely amazing! i love these!

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  9. Beautiful pictures - so fun and colorful!

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  10. Liz your photos are beautiful!!! Every year I miss the hot air balloons go up in our area but I think this year i'll make more of an effort to get out to see them.
    And that coffee looks so delicious too :)

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  11. So cool! I have always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon! Maybe some day...

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  12. what a great event to attend :)

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  13. just found your blog-so cute-love all the balloon photos!

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  14. such amazing pictures!! looks like the best day ever!! :)

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  15. Hi, great pics of balloons, i love red balloons the most. They can be spotted easily from afar. Balloons can make one happy. Balloons Thank you.

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