On the last day of May we were staying at Pismo Sands Campground, at Pismo Beach, CA. This part of California is ideal for kite boarding, especially during the Spring. Ellen and I wandered down to the town beach each having our own cameras. The strong, cold sea breeze for this particular day was blowing 25-30 knots gusting to 35. Ellen had only brought a light jacket forcing her to retreat inland. The wind blew the fine, almost powdery sand to such an extent that my first shots were my best. After the first 10 minutes my glasses became so covered with salt and sand that I had to quit because I could not see through the camera!
I will show you some photos of the kites and boards but the video only shows the kite boarder (please click on this Link.). The reason being is that the kite is so high in the air that if I showed both, I would be so far from my subject that there would be no details. To illustrate the problem, look at this photo.
Kite boarder and kite. Note the lack of detail. Also note the robust sea conditions.
It was extremely difficult to hold the camera still, particularly as I zoom closer to the kite boarder.
The following photos show the kite boarder balancing his weight against the lift of his kite.
The kite boarder is clearly in control and is enjoying every moment of this ride!
Creating his own spray.
Airborne! You can see water spilling from his board.
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