Monday, March 15, 2010

That's My World Tuesday / Kites at Huntington Beach, California USA

We really enjoyed the kite festival at Huntington Beach this weekend.
We watched a riot of color in the sky by the pier.
This particular kite caught my eye as we gazed from the side of the pier.
It was fun being up close and personal with it!

This is the same kite still dancing beside the people on the pier.

And, then another appeared right beside it...and so similar except it has a little red.

These two guys were controlling both kites and making them come together so perfectly in their routines.

 We REALLY enjoyed watching their skill with these two kites.

Over and over they were able to separate them and bring them back together so perfectly.

I wanted to get a shot with them perfectly centered...not quite right, but not bad...

 They sailed these kites all over the beach while perfectly aligned together.

and...that was just the beginning! 
There were so many more stunts to come!

17 comments:

Sylvia K said...

What a fun post from your world today, Carolyn! Those guys are really good!!! Love your photos! Next best thing to being there! Hope you have a great week!

Sylvia

Living In Williamsburg Virginia said...

How nice, a kite festival - sounds like fun! Beautiful shots of the kites.
Very beautiful pics on your blog.
Darryl and Ruth : )

Anonymous said...

pretty cool festival. i have to keep an eye on date for the kite festival here in berkeley.

SandyCarlson said...

One doozy of a festival. Great photos!

Indrani said...

I love kite festivals and I am glad I got to see some wonderful shots here. Nice patterns made in the sky. :)

Martha Z said...

Amazing control over those kites. They stand out by not being as colorful as the others.

Ebie said...

You have outdone yourself. Those are pretty neat close ups! Nice lens.

Jama said...

the guys must be really good in maneuvering the huge kites!

Carly said...

I love the colors and contrast of the kites. That must have been quite an event to attend! Guess it was a great weekend for the beach!

IvyC. said...

"Two Thumbs Up" - Lovely work Carolyn!

Randi said...

Looks really fun! I have never been to a kite festival. The photos are lovely - great compositions!

Carletta said...

That is so cool!
Big boys and their toys. :)

Super shots Carolyn!

Regina said...

Fun world.
Beautiful captures Carolyn.

Mandy said...

Oh wow - I loooove those huge kites! I like your top two photos the best.

Martha said...

Love all the kite/beach photos in the last couple entries. It looks so warm, sunny and fun :-)

Lianne said...

wow they're able to control their kites that way? its like synchronized swimming for kites hehe.

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happily retired gal said...

Wonderful photos of the Kites here in HB. I feel remiss that I let this event pass me by, but am glad that you and Ebie of the Main Ingredient published YOUR photos. Well done ;-)
Hugs and blessings,