2008 Colorado Balloon Classic

The 32nd Annual Colorado Balloon Classic is held in Memorial Park off Pikes Peak Avenue between Hancock Ave. and Union Blvd near the shores of Prospect Lake. The Colorado Balloon Classic is an annual family event - admission is free - held each Labor Day weekend.

Wildflowers at Red Rock

Stairs

Wings

Clouds

Weeds

Congratulations!

The Children's Hospital is neighbors with the Olympic Training Center and are quite proud of their achievements. I took this photo on Saturday while driving by, well, I was stopped at the red light.

U.S. Air Force Academy - Harmon Hall

Briargate Mustangs

Red Rock Canyon Trail II

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Flowers . . .

at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

U.S. Air Force Academy - Honor Court II

U.S. Air Force Academy - Honor Court

Boeing B 17G "Flying Fortress" Memorial.

U.S. Air Force Academy - Arnold Hall

Looking Northerly across Honor Court towards Arnold Hall. This building houses a 3000-seat theater, a ballroom and a number of lounge and recreation facilities for cadets and visitors.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel IV

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel III

The American Institute of Architects named the chapel the 51st most popular building in the country in 2007.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel II

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel

The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Nature Walk III

Nature Walk II

Nature Walk . . .

at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs.

Red Rock Canyon Trail

One World One Dream

"One World One Dream" is the theme for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
This is a shot of the "Olympic Strength" bronze sculpture at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Team USA

Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Photo taken from the top of the visitors center.

Peruvian Lily III

Peruvian Lily II

Peruvian Lily

The Broadmoor (VI)

A closer look at the details.

The Broadmoor (V)

East facade.

The Broadmoor (IV)

The Broadmoor (III)

Looking Southwesterly across Cheyenne Lake towards Cheyenne Mountain.