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Hot air balloon

The annular solar eclipse of 2023 coincided with Albuquerque's annual hot air balloon fiesta. In preparation for the eclipse, I was taking some test shots with a solar filter when a balloon appeared right behind the sun, obscured by the filter. Some sun spots are visible behind the very thin cloud cover, which gave the scene an out-worldly feel.

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Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Copyright: © Arie Katz