Unseeing Watchful Eyes With A Message

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"Imagination is the highest kite one can fly." - Lauren Bacall

GHOULISHLY SILLY characters look brilliantly choreographed dancing in the air. Kite movements can be comical and bring colour to the sky on a bleak day. From skeletons to cartoon characters like the Spongebob lookalike (below), it's not just seagulls that scanned the horizon recently over Crescent Beach, bobbing and weaving.

I can't remember when I've last flown a kite myself but I liked watching others do it.

I imagine maneuvering the kite amid the unpredictable twists and turns of the wind can be challenging at first but then ultimately relaxing. Historically, the first kites likely were communication tools to send military messages from afar. Nowadays the message is simple ... be more carefree because the strings of life are fleeting.

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Copyright by Penelope Puddlisms

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  1. Yogi♪♪♪August 9, 2018 at 1:33 PM

    It has also been a long time for to fly a kite, too long. I love to fly these beauties you photographed.

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  2. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 9, 2018 at 2:26 PM

    I think that's a Minion (at least that's what my Granddaughter tells me!). Something magical about a kite. Beautiful shots!

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    1. Penelope NotesAugust 9, 2018 at 4:02 PM

      Oh, wow, I looked further and discovered your Granddaughter is right! She's a smart girl! Thank you.

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  3. JimAugust 9, 2018 at 4:07 PM

    Interesting.

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  4. Lady FiAugust 9, 2018 at 10:01 PM

    Oh, that is fun!

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  5. AngieAugust 13, 2018 at 9:34 PM

    "Let's go fly a kite" - sorry, I am singing the song from Mary Poppins - it's what I always think of when kites come around. And we are never too old to fly one! Thanks for sharing these quite different kites!

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