The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is the largest balloon Fest in the world and takes place every October for 9 days in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Festival in 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Fiesta.It is a wonderful sight to see over 500 balloons being released into the air simultaneously. It should be on everyone’s bucket list
The balloon Fiesta takes place on the grounds of the Balloon Fiesta Park which is north off the City right off I-25 which is the main highway leading to Santa Fe. The park is located in an urban field surrounded by buildings, highways, industry and power lines. This is probably not what you imagined (I know the location was a little let down for me) but is convenient right off the highway.
The locals I met recommended I head out there at 4:30 am to see all the balloons being set up. It is also a great way to park near the entrance to the Park although there are regular shuttle buses to ferry off people who parked in spots further away. I arrived when it was still dark and it was fun to experience the glow of the balloons being filled with burning hot air gasses. At around 7 am (weather /wind dependent), the balloons are released simultaneously into the sky which is a fabulous sight to see.
I particularly enjoyed the bright cartoon character balloons shown here peeping through other balloons and I photographed several but I have to admit my favorite is the Dark Side of the Moon balloon as it conjures up so many fond memories of my early days in Architecture School- See A013.
On most evenings, the balloons light up the sky again for the Twilight Twinkle Glow/ Night Magic Glow, a dazzling display of fireworks lighting up the nighttime sky. There are a large number of food and merchandise vendors and it is a great place to experience your first breakfast burrito or native fried bread.
This color portrait format photograph was shot in raw format without a tripod in relatively low light. It can be printed in sizes up to 30”x40”.
The best way to enjoy this image is to see it printed on high gloss acrylic, high gloss whiter metal or Fujiflex Papers. If you’ve been looking for a striking metal photo print or colorful acrylic print, this art print is a great option.
This photography print makes a wonderful gift for balloon enthusiasts and New Mexico lovers, and adds a colorful touch to kids' rooms, game rooms, offices, and commercial spaces.
Unframed paper print photograph
All our paper prints are open edition
Paper options
Our standard photo prints are printed on:
- Fujiflex - a high gloss surface paper for extra rich colors
- Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl - a glossy paper for high-intensity colors and pearl like finish
Our fine Art prints are printed on:
- Hahnemühle Photo Rag -308 gsm - smooth matte finish
- Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin-300 gsm - natural white fine art inkjet paper with special inkjet coating.
- Canson Platine Fibre Rag- 300 gsm-Ultra smooth paper with natural white color-Great for B&W and intense colors.
- Canson Infinity Rag Photographique II- 310 gsm museum grade cotton rag- Pure white tone.
Printing options:
- Premium archival inks for Art Papers.
- Fuji paper prints are laser-exposed lightjet prints for vibrant color and clarity.
Archival Properties:
- Over 100-year archival properties for both Art Prints and Fuji regular prints.
See product guide to learn more about our papers
Border options
White Border : ½”, 1”, 1-½” and 2”
Sizing options
Sizes start at 16”x20” and go up to 20”x80”. We hand-pick sizes for our art prints and only offer you sizes appropriate for each photograph.
Framed paper print photograph
All our framed paper prints are open edition
Papers and Sizing Options
Framed prints can be printed on all papers above except Fujiflex.
Sizes for framed photo prints from 16”x20” up to 30”x40”. We hand-pick sizes for our art prints and only offer you sizes appropriate for each photograph.
Please note if ordering a large size: Larger sizes must be crated to ensure extra protection during shipping. Extra shipping charges will apply.
Framing options
- Wood box frame in 6 finishes for 30”x40” and smaller
- Modern Tall Box Frame in 2 Finishes for 30”x40” and smaller
- Metal Box Frames suitable for all sizes of art prints
- 2-¼” Natural barn wood Box frame for sizes 36”x36”, 36”x48”, 30”x45” and 40”x60”
Glazing options
- Standard acrylic glazing, which is lighter than glass and can be shipped without breakage.
Mat options
- 4 ply archival mats in 3 color options
- 8 ply archival mat in Polar White only
Mounting
- Mounted on 1/4" foam core board for rigidity using archival adhesive
Hanging hardware
- Ready to hang with wire mounted to back
- Option for no hanging hardware
Cleaning
- Use a special acrylic cleaner available at most hardware stores.
- Or use a dampened, not soaked, 100% cotton cloth - like a T-shirt. Dampen with a mixture of dish washing soap and water.
- Never use an ammonia-based glass cleaner such as Windex. The ammonia will cloud the acrylic.
See product guide to learn more about our frames
All products sold in the USA are printed and assembled with Pride in USA.
We own the rights to all our own images shown.
See our Product Guide for detailed information about our print mediums, framing, packaging and more
Acrylic photograph
Our face-mounted acrylics are the preferred choice of galleries and serious collectors for their clarity and longevity.
Glossy Acrylic Thickness:
- 1/8” thick
- 1/4” (museum grade) thick
Permanent backing:
- 1/4” ACM panel for longevity and rigidity
Sizing:
- Available in standard sizes from 16”x20” to 40”x60”
- Custom order acrylic photos are available upon request (larger sizing/slips/triptychs)
Hanging Hardware:
- The standard mount is the Float Mount
- 5/8” alum. Post available for sizes up to 24”x36”
- 1” alum. post available for sizes 30”x40” and larger.
Limited Editions:
- Limited edition prints of 25 are available for the following sizes: 30”x40”, 36”x48” and 40”x60”
Shipping Notes:
- Larger sizes may be crated to ensure extra protection during shipping. Additional shipping charges will apply.
Cleaning
- Use a special acrylic cleaner available at most hardware stores.
- Or use a dampened, not soaked, 100% cotton cloth - like a T-shirt. Dampen with a mixture of dish washing soap and water.
- Never use an ammonia-based glass cleaner such as Windex. The ammonia will cloud the acrylic.
All products sold in the USA are printed and assembled with Pride in USA.
We own the rights to all our own images shown
See our Product Guide for detailed information about our print mediums, framing, packaging and more
