This is a shot of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta balloons. I didn\'t actually go to the fiesta, but we had a great time searching out the balloons on our own. This was taken from Rio Rancho, up above Albuquerque. The trees are the bosque of the Rio Grande River.
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I'd like to see a large version of this - at this size it looks a bit too busy. I'd also have liked to see a closer up portrait view focussing on a smaller group of balloons.
the suns rays breaking through the clouds are a good effect, justa shame that they weren't on the balloons ( i know there was nothing you could do about this). Nice capture though
You've tried to capture too much here. Cropping can be a hard thing to do. The focus is divided between the over abundant balloons, the god-lights, and the fall colors. There's too much going on.
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