Balloon Classic: Monday morning
Date: 9/5/2011 Album ID: 1316008
Photos by Christian Murdock
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Perfect conditions for riding in a balloon.
The first wave of balloons launch Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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The first wave of balloons launch Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Spectators watch as the first wave of balloon inflate as the sun rises Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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The first wave of balloons launch as the sun rises Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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The first wave of balloons launch Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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The first wave of balloons launch Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Balloons float over Prospect Lake Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Matching balloons splash and go in Prospect Lake Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Two balloons float over Colorado Springs Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Giant inflatable balls entertain the crowd Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Erin Bair, left, Tim Baggett and Dave Bair prepare their balloon for launching Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park .  The Bairs are from Colorado Springs and Baggett came from Austin to help out. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Spectators watch as a balloon is filled with hot air before launchng Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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A balloon takes off in the first wave Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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A balloon takes off in the first wave of balloons Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Balloons float over Prospect Lake Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Spectators watch as a balloon splashes Propect Lake Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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A balloon floats over Prospect Lake Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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A balloon floats over Prospect Lake Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, during the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park . (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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