National Geographic - Colorful Time-Lapse of Hot-Air Balloons in New Mexico

December 13, 2018

Hundreds of hot-air balloons take to the skies each year in early October for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest event of its kind in the world. In this time-lapse, filmmaker Joel Schat captures highlights from the nine-day event, from the illuminating glow of the balloons before dawn to festivities after the sun has set.