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Monday, 13 August 2012

Teston Kite Festival

Hi folks,

Just returned from a fantastic kite venue, totally shattered after a long weekend but I thought I would give a small taster of the event.

The event was on the outskirts of Maidstone in a park by the Medway.


Wow what a bright sky, still the lovely G Force low wind kite owned by a club member stole the show. I understand that the Club, The Kent Kite Flyers which I am a member have quite a few owned by flyers.


Not sure of the name but I am sure the owner will comment.


Kite built by our President, a Rokkaku for a charity called " Slideaway" which helps young bereaved people get back on their feet. A really worthwhile cause, Heather, one of our members ran a Children's' Kite Making Stall.


Pole junk, not really junk but various small inflatables tethered to a pole.


Ladybird.


Bee on a pole, note the bow spar on his back creates a buzzing sound.


Dragon Kite.


Photography using a pole, this enables pictures to be taken from high above the scene.


This is a high view of the Kent Kite Flyers area with various kites laid about.


Lastly a selection of kite flyers from all over the South of England using the Bridge as a backdrop. It was a wonderful day with plenty of vivid colour.

Sorry for the late posting but I have had trouble with my computer and had to wait.

Thanks for dropping by.

Cheers, have a good day, luv Mike XX


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9 comments:

  1. Tcanno13 August 2012 at 11:42

    Great shot of the Ladybird and the wasp

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  2. Gareth13 August 2012 at 13:11

    The kite you were not sure of the name of is called Angel's Play. Designed by Australian kite maker Robert Brassington and manufactured by New Tech Kites

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  3. michaelgoodes13 August 2012 at 13:17

    Thanks Gareth.

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  4. Margaret King13 August 2012 at 17:57

    Amazing colours, and that kite on the pole was fantastic. good blog glad your computer is now behaving itself.

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  5. Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards14 August 2012 at 14:18

    A glorious array of high flying colour.......
    a lovely post Mike !
    hugs
    Chris and Dave R
    xxxxxxxxxx

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  6. Stephen Palmer15 August 2012 at 19:50

    Hi Mike I hate to contradict El Presidente but the Angels Play looks like this https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=149171648082&set=a.59456068082.88355.762183082&type=3&theater

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  7. ekiM19 August 2012 at 23:14

    Unlike Steve I have no problem contradicting Gareth. The kite in question is an Angel Kite designed by American kite designer Mike Delfar and produced by Premier Kites. Its a great kite to fly and always attracts attention. Mike P

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  8. Dr.Edward.Richtofen18 June 2014 at 12:08

    how do you decide when the festival is held?

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