Fantastic morning images. The locals seem to have an envy of the International Balloon Fiesta. It was included in their afternoon newscasts today.
The now-defunct COS Balloon Classic had strong ties with balloon fiesta, until the City of COS thought they could do balloons better. Some of those who regularly came to COS for the Classic bypass it completely in favor of ABQ. The Classic was/is a far superior balloon event than the Labor Day Lift-Off which replaced it.
Thanks, Sam. I have flown in them many times, but it’s been years since I have been up in a balloon. The pilot I used to fly with was a world record holder and very well known in International ballooning. She was killed when her gas balloon was caught in a thunderstorm oaver Italy in 2010. The balloon I flew in with her is flying at the fiesta this year. I hope to see it up tomorrow.
Wow!! You have literally captured magic here, Tim. Incredible photographs!!! The first one especially looks like a painting. How fog can change the landscape and our perception. Impressive!! xo
wow, those are some misty pictures and so cool. I once missed my flight at 4 a.m. to fly in a hot air balloon cuz I slept in but I do love looking at them! 💖
Awesome misty photos, Tim! I too knew someone that died in a balloon crash, that is enough for me to never want to do it, but I can admire from a distance!
This is such a treat, your lines are so lovely and the photos are amazing. The mist colors everything with a hint of what is hidden by that thin layer in the sky. Great photographs Tim. Hugs, Joni
Super misty images Mr P. I wonder whether flying in the mist is a great idea? Mind you, given I’m super scared of heights you wouldn’t catch me up there anyway 🙂
I was in the mist, the balloons were not in the mist. But they do fly in the mist. It’s risky if they are flying low around the cottonwoods. Thanks, Julie.
You weren’t the only one concerned about balloons flying in the mist. It’s not clear, rather misty I’d say, about the status of the fog and mist outside the river.
Off Center & Not Even 
Is that really a crane dancing in the midst? 🙂
It’s a GBH. I’ve been hearing the cranes, but I haven’t seen them yet.
Oh wow, you really do live in paradise. Beautiful!
Thanks, Michele.
Fantastic morning images. The locals seem to have an envy of the International Balloon Fiesta. It was included in their afternoon newscasts today.
The now-defunct COS Balloon Classic had strong ties with balloon fiesta, until the City of COS thought they could do balloons better. Some of those who regularly came to COS for the Classic bypass it completely in favor of ABQ. The Classic was/is a far superior balloon event than the Labor Day Lift-Off which replaced it.
Thanks, David. The AIBF is the premier balloon event. They finally applied for a got the world record for a consecutive launch of over 1000 balloons.
You live in a magical location, Tim! It feels like I’m heading into a mist of mythology
Thanks Rebecca. The misty morning upstaged the balloon launch.
I love misty scenes! I like the balloons. Did the festival happen this year?
Hi Lavinia. It’s happening. Today was the first day.
Ah, a GBH in the mist – possibly agitated by the presence of the duck (or simply landing as noted)
It landed and hunted. Ducks don’t bother him. Thanks, Brian.
Stunning pics! 🤩
My fav is the last one.
It must be a delight to fly in it!
Thanks, Sam. I have flown in them many times, but it’s been years since I have been up in a balloon. The pilot I used to fly with was a world record holder and very well known in International ballooning. She was killed when her gas balloon was caught in a thunderstorm oaver Italy in 2010. The balloon I flew in with her is flying at the fiesta this year. I hope to see it up tomorrow.
That is so sad about the pilot.
Yeah, hope you catch a glimpse of it!
It flew today, but the balloons drifted south. We are northwest across the river from the field.
Across the river from the field 😍 Sounds like a description in story books!
Look at these posts from past AIBFs: https://photos.tandlphotos.com/blog/2017/10/up-from-the-mist. https://photos.tandlphotos.com/blog/2017/10/ghosts-of-balloonists-past. This is what the balloon field usually looks like: https://photos.tandlphotos.com/blog/2016/10/2016-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-from-the-field
Wow those pictures are amazing!! I love the hot air balloon one🙂 imagine flying up there in that fog! But it must be kinda cold though…
Thanks, Ebar. They were not in the fog, actually, I was in the fog on the river bed. The balloons have flown in the mist: https://photos.tandlphotos.com/blog/2017/10/up-from-the-mist. https://photos.tandlphotos.com/blog/2017/10/ghosts-of-balloonists-past. This is what the balloon field usually looks like: https://photos.tandlphotos.com/blog/2016/10/2016-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-from-the-field
Wow that looks like an amazing place to be in and see the balloons😍
It is.
Oh…. Balloon Fest! All look wonderful in the mist! Enjoy a wonderful Sunday!
Thanks, Marina. You too.
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Love this. SO different from all your sunny pics. I mean I see you get mist like this!
Misty fog is not normal here. Thanks, Shey.
I thought that.
I hope these ballooners can rise above the mist.
I’m sure they will fly high this morning. Thank, Rudi.
buona domenica
Happy Sunday, Simona.
Just found this news item about the balloon happening in Albuquerque in the local news. Don’t know if the link will work in the US of A.
https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20211003_93538427
Thanks, Herman. The linked worked perfectly. They didn’t hold it last you, but it’s going strong this year.
Wow!! You have literally captured magic here, Tim. Incredible photographs!!! The first one especially looks like a painting. How fog can change the landscape and our perception. Impressive!! xo
Thanks, Amy Rose.
wow, those are some misty pictures and so cool. I once missed my flight at 4 a.m. to fly in a hot air balloon cuz I slept in but I do love looking at them! 💖
You have to be an early bird to fly. Thanks, Cindy.
You sure do Tim!!!💖💖💖 I was up at 4 writing today.. lol
Up and flying away on your keyboard.
lol yep.. now I better get the hell up and out.. 🤣🤣🤣
Impressive captures of the heron and the balloons. Fog shots are, somehow, spiritual.
Thanks, Maj & Sher.
Really like the heron in the mist shot.
Thanks, Teri.
Awesome misty photos, Tim! I too knew someone that died in a balloon crash, that is enough for me to never want to do it, but I can admire from a distance!
Thanks, Tiffany.
I love misty shots!
“Play Misty for me”? Thanks, Dale.
Love that one!
I thought you might.
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These pictures are enchanting.
Thanks, Roberta.
This is such a treat, your lines are so lovely and the photos are amazing. The mist colors everything with a hint of what is hidden by that thin layer in the sky. Great photographs Tim. Hugs, Joni
Thanks, Joni. It was surreal standing on the riverbed in the mist.
Wow, Tim!
The first shot looks like an archival print from WWI!
I thought it was pretty eerie. Thanks, Resa.
Super misty images Mr P. I wonder whether flying in the mist is a great idea? Mind you, given I’m super scared of heights you wouldn’t catch me up there anyway 🙂
I was in the mist, the balloons were not in the mist. But they do fly in the mist. It’s risky if they are flying low around the cottonwoods. Thanks, Julie.
Whoops, silly me
You weren’t the only one concerned about balloons flying in the mist. It’s not clear, rather misty I’d say, about the status of the fog and mist outside the river.