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Pristine Plumage: The White Great Egret’s Effortless Elegance
How does the quiet beauty of the white great egret make us feel? It calmly stands by the water. Its clean feathers and easy grace show a peaceful scene in the busy wetlands. Strolling through the rich wetlands, I spotted the white great egret. Immediately, its...
Raven Radiance: Half-Body Shots of Common Raven
Thus Spoke the Raven: Nevermore! As revered by Edgar Allan Poe, the radiance of a raven isn't just in how shiny its feathers are. Indeed, it's also about how it fills the sky with its powerful presence. Taking half-body shots of a common raven is like capturing that...
Back in Time with Grandpa’s Truck: Vintage Truck
On a typical winter day as I was driving through the countryside, everything looked bare, with the sky a dark gray. As I passed through farmland, I saw this old lone truck with years of history, with its cozy warmth standing out from its surroundings. I could almost...
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. Among these is the popular Sugar Skull Balloon, a highlight of the festival. I have made sure when I am planning my travel to pass...
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? Indeed, a hot air balloon shaped like a Volkswagen van lifts off at the Balloon Fiesta, creating a whimsical journey. 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. I have been to it twice since beginning my RV travels in Albuquerque. There is nothing like waking up with my coffee to the view of dozens of vibrant hot air balloons filling...