Lincoln City, Oregon, Fall Kite Festival 2007

David Gomberg signs the festival autograph book of a young spectator.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:14:23 -0800

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David Gomberg signs the festival autograph book of a young spectator.

The "kite fairy" performs her routine.

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The "kite fairy" performs her routine.

Spectators crowded the beach to enjoy the festival.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:15:19 -0800

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Spectators crowded the beach to enjoy the festival.

Bol kite racing is always a fun event.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:15:44 -0800

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Bol kite racing is always a fun event.

In Bol kite racing, the competitors attached to each kite quickly discover that the faster they try to run, the harder their kite pulls.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:16:18 -0800

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In Bol kite racing, the competitors attached to each kite quickly discover that the faster they try to run, the harder their kite pulls.

Children parade with the kites they made earlier in the day.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:16:57 -0800

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Children parade with the kites they made earlier in the day.

Another photo of the children's parade.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:17:29 -0800

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Another photo of the children's parade.

I flyer showing off his stunt kite skills.

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I flyer showing off his stunt kite skills.

Kevin Sanders from Australia flys a quad line stunt kite of his own design.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:10:02 -0800

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Kevin Sanders from Australia flys a quad line stunt kite of his own design.

Feather banners are always a good way to add color to a kite festival. Bob Serack from Astoria, Oregon made these banners.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:10:17 -0800

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Feather banners are always a good way to add color to a kite festival. Bob Serack from Astoria, Oregon made these banners.

Members of the quad line competition team "I-Quad" spent a good part of Saturday entertaining the crowd from the North side of "D" River. As the tide was coming in, it made for some interes ...

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:10:50 -0800

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Members of the quad line competition team "I-Quad" spent a good part of Saturday entertaining the crowd from the North side of "D" River. As the tide was coming in, it made for some interes ...

Coming in for a landing.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:11:28 -0800

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Coming in for a landing.

Safe landing as the wave retreats.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:12:04 -0800

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Safe landing as the wave retreats.

Several other kites join in the fun of playing with the wave.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:12:40 -0800

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Several other kites join in the fun of playing with the wave.

Just a great shot of the I-Quad team in action.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:25:09 -0800

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Just a great shot of the I-Quad team in action.

From this picture you can see how narrow the beach got at high tide. The wall at the right is the edge of the parking lot.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:13:06 -0800

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From this picture you can see how narrow the beach got at high tide. The wall at the right is the edge of the parking lot.

This Colorful kite was made by Rod and Cindy Thrall

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:13:25 -0800

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This Colorful kite was made by Rod and Cindy Thrall

The "leprechaun" Penny Lingenfelter and her kite.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:13:57 -0800

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The "leprechaun" Penny Lingenfelter and her kite.

Kite anchors!!!

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:32:35 -0800

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Kite anchors!!!

This is what they were anchoring.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:32:55 -0800

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This is what they were anchoring.

This octopus kite added a lot to the festival.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:33:18 -0800

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This octopus kite added a lot to the festival.

Taking down the octopus kite.

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Taking down the octopus kite.

Inflatable kites are always a beautiful sight.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:34:00 -0800

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Inflatable kites are always a beautiful sight.

More inflatables.

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More inflatables.

A view from the edge of the parking area.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:34:39 -0800

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A view from the edge of the parking area.

"The racing of the bol's". On Sunday, the wind was coming up the beach and much stronger so the racers had to really work to come in first.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:35:07 -0800

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"The racing of the bol's". On Sunday, the wind was coming up the beach and much stronger so the racers had to really work to come in first.

Here is Sunday' afternoon's children's kite parade with the big stuff flying in the background.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:35:31 -0800

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Here is Sunday' afternoon's children's kite parade with the big stuff flying in the background.

A proud winner in the "bear drop" though this looks like a penguin.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:28:35 -0800

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A proud winner in the "bear drop" though this looks like a penguin.

Another winner in the parchuting bear drop. The lady on the left is Ronda Brewer who was in charge of field events.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:29:02 -0800

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Another winner in the parchuting bear drop. The lady on the left is Ronda Brewer who was in charge of field events.

Here a bear parachutes from a kite and a kid chases after it.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:29:26 -0800

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Here a bear parachutes from a kite and a kid chases after it.

Ronda with the winner of a large bear.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:29:54 -0800

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Ronda with the winner of a large bear.

Ronda with more winners and the bear launcher.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:30:22 -0800

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Ronda with more winners and the bear launcher.

A beautiful rokkaku kite by Deb Cooley.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:18:24 -0800

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A beautiful rokkaku kite by Deb Cooley.

Despite clouds and fog coming in, everyone had a great time.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:30:59 -0800

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Despite clouds and fog coming in, everyone had a great time.

You can tell how far the tide has come in from all the field border flags laying on the beach. High tide was in the middle of the afternoon, which really cut down on dry flying area. I won ...

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:31:11 -0800

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You can tell how far the tide has come in from all the field border flags laying on the beach. High tide was in the middle of the afternoon, which really cut down on dry flying area. I won ...

A stack of kites being flown by a kiter standing in the water.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:31:36 -0800

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A stack of kites being flown by a kiter standing in the water.

These banners were made by Linda Sanders from Australia.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:31:45 -0800

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These banners were made by Linda Sanders from Australia.

Penny Lingenfelter talks with some spectators.

nobody@smugmug.com (elmon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:32:09 -0800

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Penny Lingenfelter talks with some spectators.