Pagosa Colorfest 2013

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Firing up the burner.

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Moonset over an inflating balloon

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The sun rises over the ridge behind one of the first balloons inflated.

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These two look like beached whales

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It takes a village to launch these

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Three being inflated

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A pretty good crowd of helpers and on-lookers

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Up, up and away!

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High above us

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Side by side

Prayer Flags

The flags on this balloons mooring line suggest a pirate theme.

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It's getting kind of crowded on the ground.

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Launch lane!

Ribbons

Colorful close-up of a hot air balloon at Colorfest in Pagosa Springs

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One above another

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Several taking off along the San Juan River.

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A threesome

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Twin pink balloons join in.

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Colorfest balloons

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These are lining up above the ridge.

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Anyone want a dip? These aeronauts are being baptized in the San Juan.

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The houses on the hill have a great view of the ascension.

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Floating above the rapids on the San Juan.

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Floating jewels

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Another group of balloons above the river

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Is this a race across the San Juan?

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Thirteen of the 20 or so hot air balloons are floating along the San Juan.

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Note the basket of the left-most balloon is almost dragging the hillside.

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Another shots of balloons floating across the San Juan River.

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Floating away...