![A gorgeous sunset behind](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48685701166_076db24b6d_o.jpg)
On a whim, my wife and I headed south to Colorado Springs for their annual hot air balloon event.
Last night was the balloon glow and while the balloons don’t leave the ground, they put on a pretty cool show, especially when coupled with a gorgeous sunset.
Then, this morning, the balloons took flight not long after dawn. I took a ridiculous number of pictures and will share some more later but here is a batch of them.
![Hot air balloons light up at the balloon glow at Colorado Springs' Labor Day Liftoff. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48685703876_940cc4177b_o.jpg)
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![Hot air balloons take flight at the Colorado Springs Labor Day Liftoff. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48688136237_7d0d4ae0f3_o.jpg)
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![Balloons take to the sky at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48687963791_23bacaa284_o.jpg)
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