A Close Landing . . .

This photo was taken during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this past week. This is an incredible event with over 700 hot-air balloons from around the world being launched daily for an entire week.

I saw this balloon, unlike most that land in open fields, descending on a collision course with my car as I drove down this street. Like a fool, I parked directly in his path as he descended and jumped out of my car to take a photo. I was reminded rather loudly and urgently by the pilot that if I did not move my car, the balloon would land on its hood. Well, I quickly moved up, stopped and captured this shot as the balloon landing behind me!