Rainbow over Balloon Fiesta 2014
We looked for the flag flying high over Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta 2014 even as we left the parking lot for the long trek to the launch field. It was yellow. Caution. A probable go for the October 9th lift-off. But when the crowd turned in the direction of the refracted light of a rainbow — sometimes single, sometimes double — arching over the vendors hawking everything from corn dogs to souvenir pins, we saw dark skies threatening the night’s Glowdeo event.
Children with light sabers play while waiting for balloons to light up the night.
Children, however, continued to play — using their Jedi skills to wield light sabers. Whoosh-bink, whoosh-bink, sang out the sabers against the dark night.
First lift-off, Dawn Patrol, October 10, 2014. Balloon Fiesta 2014
And when the yellow flag yielded to red, curtailing the night’s event, the crowd dispersed only to return before dawn the next day.
Breaking dawn — Balloon Fiesta 2014
After all, there’s nothing quite like seeing the first lights of the Dawn Patrol in a dark New Mexico field.
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NW Frame of Mind
Beautiful! I’ve always wanted to see this event. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
You’re right. It was beautiful. Kind of a “rush” when we were out on the field. Hope you get to see it someday.
gallivance.net
Rusha, I love it when people slip a bit of physics and wave theory into their posts – and do it artistically. I don’t see much of this. Mucho impressed. ~James
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for compliment but any slipping into physics might have been accidental! It was fun looking through pictures for this challenge. Hope you are well and planning your next trip!
susanissima
Brilliant photos! You have a visually rewarding blog!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for compliment! I keep changing it since I’m not sure what I like best. (Just like a woman, my husband would say!)
Amy
I love love your refraction post! Great selections and awesome shots!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks! It was well worth going at night, not seeing anything but vendors, and then getting up before dawn to see a great show! Would do it all over again!