Tuesday, September 28, 2010

ABC Wednesday: K is for Kite

The first kite I will show you is flying at the beach high in the air. This is the kind of kite which is released by letting out string which is wrapped on a hand held handle.
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When I was on vacation at Atlantic Beach, NC the kite above is the only one of its kind I saw. However, I saw quite a few different kitesurfers along the beach.
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Although kitesurfing has been around for a while, the first time I noticed them in NC at this beach was three or maybe four years ago.
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I was surprised by how many kitesurfers I saw at the NC beach this year.
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35 comments:

  1. DarylSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Very well caught, Carver ..

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  2. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Kite reminds me good feelings!Beautiful, colourful,adorable!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  3. Rune EideSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    I never was any good with kites, so I get envious now. And all those colours just waiting for a camera!

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  4. MaRSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Love your shots for the theme, I love watching the kitesurfers!
    K is for...

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  5. MaRSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Love your shots for the theme, I love watching the kitesurfers!
    K is for...

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  6. MaRSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Love your shots for the theme, I love watching the kitesurfers!
    K is for...

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  7. Sylvia KSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Love your kite shots, Carver, and what a great choice for the K Day! We do see lots of kite surfers here in Seattle and they are fun to watch! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia

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  8. Vinay Leo R.September 28, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    lovely photographs! :) very well caught!

    Mine Is Here

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  9. Kay L. DaviesSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    I wouldn't have thought of kite-surfing, but I love the photo of the hand-held kite. Makes me feel like a kid again.

    Kay
    Alberta, Canada

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  10. Reader WilSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Wonderful free flying kites. The beach is the perfect place for flying kites. Did you read "The Kite Runner"?

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  11. CarverSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Thanks to everyone for visiting and to answer about the Kite runner, I have read that book. Very sad book but well written.

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  12. RumyaSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Wow!! That looks like a lot of fun. :)

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  13. NankaSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Wouldn't venture to do kite surfing but I have done the other kind of kite flying (with a string).

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  14. AmySeptember 28, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    I really enjoyed your kite photos - very inspiring - it proves that we're never too old to play.

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  15. Leslie:September 28, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    LOVE the photos, especially the water and the beach! Great choice for today! Have a great week! :D

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  16. Gigi AnnSeptember 28, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    My Kids and I use to fly Kites, but haven't flown one in many years. And since I can't swim I think I will pass on SurfKiting. But, I must admit it sure looks like fun.

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  17. Roger Owen GreenSeptember 28, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Oh, dear. That 1st kite initially looked like a mismatched bra.

    But good captures.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  18. LivingSoAbundantlySeptember 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Exactly why the Wright Brothers chose Kitty Hawk to fly a plane! =)

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  19. EG CameraGirlSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    Very neat! I must remember to grab my camera the next time I see a kite. :)

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  20. photowannabeSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    Love watching the kite surfers. I think they have to be very strong to stay up in those strong wonds.

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  21. LynSeptember 28, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    Love the kite photos!

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  22. Tumblewords:September 28, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Well captured energy! Quite fond of kites and watching kitesurfers!

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  23. MarthaSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    I have not heard of kite surfing before. It looks like fun!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Looks exciting and fun. And your photos are gorgeous.

    Pagan's Eye Blog

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  25. RamblingWoods2.comSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Wow...what coordinating you would need to be able to do that..I would become wrapped in the strings and end up under water...for sure... Michelle

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  26. Verna LugaSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    O no, I can't do that.. i'm afraiday girl...hahaha.. but this might be fun...

    ABC Wednesday here

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  27. HildredSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    Great photos, - have always loved kites and regret getting too old to run with them, - would have to sit these days and let them find the wind themselves.

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  28. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪September 29, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    I often spend my lunch time watching them kite surf. i wonder why they have time to do it. i guess they also wonder why I have time to watch them. The fact is my school is 5 minutes from the beach.

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  29. IndraniSeptember 29, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Lovely captures.

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  30. HorsoonSeptember 29, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Whoa these are huge kites! Nicely shot pics, I could feel the breeze!!

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  31. UnknownSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Kitesurfing looks marvelous!
    Thanks for the visit to the shores of NC,
    Helen Mac
    ABC team

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  32. caiteSeptember 29, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    like that second one especially. kitesurfing is great to watch!

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  33. WandaSeptember 29, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    What lovely shots of kiting at the beach... beautiful.. Makes me want to go out and buy a kite.

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  34. DeniseinVASeptember 29, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    All these kite photos bring to mind our trips to Virginia Beach. The scenery is similar and there always seem to be kite fliers this time of the year especially. Always fun to watch and these are delightful photos.
    An English Girl Rambles

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  35. ChrisJSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Great photos. Can almost smell the sand and the sea.

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