Mass Ascension
by Rebecca Herranen
Title
Mass Ascension
Artist
Rebecca Herranen
Medium
Mixed Media - Photography
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Every October Albuquerque, New Mexico, holds an event like not other. The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta takes place in the beautiful Rio Grand Valley, beginning during the crisp Autumn mornings with the Dawn Patrol and climaxing with the Mass Ascension. During this stunning ascension, over 500 colorful hot air balloons lift into the air, all at once, wave after wave. They begin with the balloons laying on the ground as the roar of the massive heaters begins filling the balloons with hot air. Slowly the balloons stand upright, so tightly packed they are all touching each other. Then whenever riders are ready, they lift off.
As one of the most photographed events in the world it is something that you do not want to miss. Make it a priority on your must see things to do. We have been 3 times, we enjoy it that much.
While visiting the Balloon Festival make time to visit Santa Fe, our second home and the beautiful scenery all around
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January 15th, 2021
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Joseph Schofield
Congratulations Rebecca! I have selected this image as a special feature on the New Mexico Memories home page. Please archive it in the "2024 Special Features" thread (not the daily feature archive) on the discussion page.
Joseph Schofield
Congratulations! I have chosen to feature this fine image on the homepage of New Mexico Memories. Please archive it on the 2024 DAILY features and thank you thread. Please DO NOT open your own thread.
Judy Vincent
Beautiful capture! Congratulations! This will be the “Kites and Hot Air Balloons” photo of the day on the USA Photographers group home page for 3/5/24!
Robyn King
Congratulations your amazing artwork is being featured in Over 5000 Views:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
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