Photo Contest 2010

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We have the results in for the 2010 Photo contest!

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Vibrant hot air balloons float against a clear blue sky. Two balloons are aloft, while one is partially inflated below. Bright, sunny atmosphere.

Grand Prize Winner

Richard Obregon
Tucson, AZ

Pro Winners

1st Place

Donatella Davanzo
Albuquerque, NM

Inside view of balloon inflating

2nd place

Elliot Madriss
Albuquerque, NM

A person adjusts the vibrant, colorful interior of a hot air balloon during inflation, revealing a mesmerizing geometric pattern.

3rd place

Cindy Petrehn
Edwards, CO

A colorful hot air balloon is inflating. A person operates the burner, releasing flames inside the balloon. Spectators watch the process.

Senior Winners

1st place

Richard McBride
Conneaut, OH

Colorful hot air balloons fill a clear sky, creating a vibrant spectacle. The scene emphasizes adventure and excitement against a backdrop of scattered clouds.

2nd place

John Preece
San Antonio, TX

A crowd gathers around a large, red hot air balloon with a flame igniting the burner against a clear evening sky.

3rd place

Phillip Reeves
Albuquerque, NM

Three colorful hot air balloons ascend into a clear blue sky, showcasing vibrant patterns and shapes from a low-angle perspective.

Adult Winners

1st place

Emily Griffey
Albuquerque, NM

Hot air balloons float over a valley landscape during sunrise, with distant mountains silhouetted against the bright sky, creating a serene atmosphere.

2nd place

Min Peng
Albuquerque, NM

Child joyfully jumps among a crowd, with colorful hot air balloons filling the sky. Cloudy background, everyone appears festive and cheerful.

3rd place

Greg Cook
Glendale, CA

A vibrant lightning storm illuminates the Balloon Festival with tents, vehicles, and people under dark, swirling clouds and distant mountains in the background.

Junior Winners

1st place

Madison Mas
Los Alamos, NM

Inside of an illuminated hot air balloon with vibrant pink and purple colors, showcasing window patterns and cables converging at the center.

2nd place

Katarina Bennett
Seabrook, TX

Close-up of a colorful hot air balloon with burner flames against a clear blue sky, preparing for flight. No landmarks are visible.

3rd place

Kayla Villanueva
Albuquerque, NM

Hot air balloons drifting against a bright blue sky, with the sun casting rays over distant trees on the horizon.

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