The great weather at Balluminaria 2009 meant that there were three times as many people as the previous year.  With my late arrival, it was hard to find a preferred location.  My patience paid off in the end, when a large group left at once, opening up a front spot against Mirror Lake to set up my equipment.  Since the lake wasn't frozen this year,  the reflection of the ballons was dramatically improved.  It is a great event that I have made a point to attend over the past couple of years.  You can view the new gallery here.