Discuss this workshop
Originally conceived as a competition with the balloonists performing challenges and being rated on their success, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta began in 1972, with 13 intrepid balloonists. Today the emphasis is on fun and good times. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot air balloon rally in the world with as many as 700 balloons participating in the 10-day festival.
The balloons take off from Balloon Fiesta Park -- a 78-acre launch site where spectators and participants mix and chat. In addition to the wildly popular mass ascensions, the fiesta offers eerily beautiful balloon glow evening events. As the light fades, these colorful and fragile colossi fill, lit from within by the blasts of flame. The balloons are tethered in place, and people walk through the glowing fantasy forest, some pulling out chairs and simply enjoying the spectacle.
This year Nikonians Academy will be in Albuquerque for both the Balloon Fiesta and a combination Nikon camera workshop and field photography activity during the fiesta. This workshop combination will give photographers the chance to learn more about their Nikon camera, photograph in the wonderful light of the southwest and spend a day shooting the colorful balloons. What a great combination!
Tentative Schedule
Monday, October 3, 2011
PM - 2pm to 6pm Balloon Museum and Workshop orientation.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
AM - Dawn Patrol and Mass Ascension
PM - National Petroglyph Monument
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
AM - Dawn Patrol and Special Shapes
PM - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Thursday, October 6, 2011
AM - Dawn Patrol and Rodeo
PM - Evening Glowdeo and fireworks
Friday, October 7, 2011
AM - Dawn Patrol and flying competition
PM - Workshop Wrap Up
Note: In order to participate in this workshop you will be required to sign a liability release form before the workshop begins.
The workshop pricing includes the training and resources, but does not include food and lodging. You will need to book a room at our hotel (see venue list). We will be carpooling to and from our photo locations.
This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Workshop Development:
Content 45% - Learn
Motivation 10% - Inspire
Involvement 45% - Share
Workshop Cost
$925 per person paid in advance
PLUS $40.00 admission and parking fees paid on site
Member prices are only applicable to Nikonians Silver, Gold and Platinum Members. Non-members can register as Nikonians members here. Nikonians Basic members can upgrade the membership level here. Membership payments help sustain the growth of the Nikonians community and its services such as the Nikonians Academy.
