This is the first time we have seen the hot air balloons fly and air up at night. It was so exciting! The wind conditions have to be perfect in this box canyon for the hot air balloons to have a chance. Below are eight photos from the festival.

-Photos and copyrights owned by Lisa Wilson in Telluride, Colorado. Her daily Telluride photo blog is: telluridedailyphoto.blogspot.com.

-Photos and copyrights owned by Lisa Wilson in Telluride, Colorado. Her daily Telluride photo blog is: telluridedailyphoto.blogspot.com.