THE STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE
Vivid Balloon Against Dark Sky: A Colorful Hot Air Balloon Amidst the Clouds
As a professional photographer, I always keep an eye out for scenes that paint a story. That's how I found myself capturing the essence of a rainbow in the gray, a colorful hot air balloon soaring through a sky blanketed with clouds. This picture became the best part...
Skull Skies: Sugar Skull Design Hot Air Balloon
For nine days in October, the skies over Albuquerque come alive with vibrant colors as over 500 balloons ascend from Balloon Fiesta Park. I have made sure when I am planning my travel to pass through Albuquerque at the same time as this incredible event. The Balloon...
Aerial Ballet: Hot Air Balloons Grace the Skyline of Albuquerque
Let me take you on a journey where an aerial ballet unfolds as hot air balloons grace the skyline of Albuquerque. The sky turns into a painting full of bright colors and big, graceful giants floating effortlessly. It was during the famous Albuquerque International...
Balloon Fiesta Road Trip: A Volkswagen Van Hot Air Balloon
What makes a classic symbol of freedom and adventure soar into the sky and turn a sunny day into a magical experience for everyone who sees it? A Volkswagen van hot air balloon lifts off at the Balloon Fiesta, creating a whimsical journey. On a sunny day, I went on a...
Roaring Heights: Tiger Design Hot Air Balloon
At the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a hot air balloon with a tiger design flew up high, catching everyone's attention with its roaring heights. This balloon wasn't ordinary at all. It really catches your eye with its bold orange and black stripes, looking...
Hope in Flight: A Colorful Hot Air Balloon Soars Through the Dull Sky
As a professional photographer, I’ve had many times when something surprising turns into the best part of the day. This photograph, capturing hope in flight as a colorful hot air balloon soars through the dull sky, is a clear example of that. Let me share the story of...
Fiesta in Flight: Hot Air Balloons Dance Above Albuquerque
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest balloon festival in the world, and one that I have been to twice since beginning my RV travels. There is nothing like waking up with my coffee to the view of dozens of vibrant hot air balloons filling the sky...
Sea Creature Hot Air Balloon: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
I still remember the thrill of capturing this shot of the sea creature hot air balloon at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The bright colors and fun patterns on the balloon quickly grabbed my attention. As the balloons drifted higher, I couldn't help but...
Buffalo Trails: Madison Buffalo Jump State Park
Whenever we visit our friend Gary in Three Forks, Montana, we love go photo-hiking the rugged trails of Madison Buffalo Jump State Park, near Bozeman. Here, the land whispers tales of a time when Native Americans skillfully used these cliffs to hunt bison. Near...
High Above the Waters: Mecca-Ladder Hike Overlooking Salton Sea
Have you ever stood on the edge of a place where the land stretches out so far and wild that it leaves you speechless? That's exactly how I felt high above the waters on the Mecca-Ladder hike overlooking Salton Sea. The striking contrast of the desert meeting the calm...