May 31 2004: Kiteman by Ray :)

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May 31 2004:
Kiteman

Guildford, Surrey

OK, I don’t live near Ocean Beach, but even so I had a chance to see and photograph a guy flying a kite today – on a sort of a skateboard thingy!!

He was just whizzing back and forth with the help of the kite and his strength and was a treat to watch. His finale was to release his feet from the grips whilst still in motion and kick back and to leap in the air!

And ladies, here’s another view of this guy.

Photoshop:
Cropped and resized
Curves Input 78%, Output 66%
Levels; 0, 1.00, 212
Duotone Pantone 4545C
Framed using Pantone Warm Gray 5C

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/320s f/11.0 at 300.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	31-May-2004 17:14:16
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	300 mm
Exposure Time	1/320 sec
Aperture	f/11
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias
White Balance	(-1)
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	shutter priority (2)
Focus Distance

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photo and copyright: Ray Pettit

Guest		07-Jun-2004 09:11
This is a GREAT shot...well done for capturing his expression.

Elizabeth Glass		05-Jun-2004 01:05
Awesome shot! Love the finish. Looks like FUN!

Chris Brooker		04-Jun-2004 21:11
This looks like jolly good fun.

Guest		01-Jun-2004 05:21
I dunno what sport this is, but man is it COOL!

Guest		01-Jun-2004 04:55
Great capture, first time I've seen this in the UK.

virginiacoastline		01-Jun-2004 02:24
THIS made me smile soooooooo BIG! What a fab shot!

Steve Pepple		01-Jun-2004 01:53
How big were the kites?

Steve Pepple		01-Jun-2004 01:52
Everytime I think I've seen just about everything, somebody innovates ... Nice shot and a very interesting subject.

Cliff		31-May-2004 23:23
Nice shot! Seen a guy doing this in Vancouver too awhile back. Might even go airborne with a big enough puff of wind! :o) Appreciated the PS data too.

Robin Reid		31-May-2004 22:09
What fun. In fact ROFLGO. Good show!

Guest		31-May-2004 20:57
This is another GREAT capture

Guest		31-May-2004 20:55
Now that looks fun!! Good one!

Guest		31-May-2004 20:42
Yum!!

Guest		31-May-2004 20:34
I LOVE this things!! they are always up on the beach with them! great one Ray!!!

Guest		31-May-2004 20:07
Fantastic shot! Gosh, this looks like fun!

Carol E Sandgren		31-May-2004 20:04
The thingy is big enough to be motorized...for an additional thrill! Love the expression you caught on his face...it tells the whole story!

Karen Leaf		31-May-2004 20:03
Oh yeah. On both photos. Wouldn't mind if you returned again real soon. Oh yeah, the photo is good too.

Si Kirk		31-May-2004 19:41
nice image Ray, i had a go on one of the non kite boards a few years ago, they are sooo much fun.

David Mingay		31-May-2004 19:21
Is he only 3' tall or is that a huge skateboard thingy?

jude		31-May-2004 19:13
Ray, wonderful capture... love the composition and the monochrome. I'd have been so excited to come across this - photo-wise that is.. lol

Guest		31-May-2004 19:08
Ray this is SO COOL!! Fantastic capture! His expression is great. Love the tones!