Views of the Neighborhood

March 19, 2017 · by John W. Howell · in Views of the Neighborhood · 48 Comments

As the weather improved the spring breakers, all finally showed up. Rather than show photos of humanity at its worst, I thought I would concentrate on the more attractive side of crowds. I decided to show you some of the kites that have been flying over the beach.

The first photo is of the store where the kites are born. Kites in Port A

Here is a selection of some of their kites, flags, and windsocks.

Kites of Port A

This one looks like an airplane

Kites over Port Aransas

I happen to catch a guy in a powered kite.

This one has an alien look to it.

This one looks like a shark swimming in the wind.

Here is a very colorful one

I liked this collection. The jellyfish was very attractive

Here is a shot of a flamingo in flight

A butterfly

A hurricane, margarita, palm tree and bird in flight

And finally a beautiful parrot

I hope you have enjoyed these views. Sorry, this post was a little late today. Hope you have a beautiful Sunday.

48 comments

Keith Channing · March 19, 2017 - 7:46 am ·

Great looking against a proper sky. Were they all single-stringers, or were there any two-stringed stunt kites?

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 7:48 am ·
  
  There was one stunt kite but I couldn’t get a proper shot. It was too fast for my camera. 🙂
  
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  1. Keith Channing · March 19, 2017 - 8:00 am ·
    
    Anything like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFn0jp212II
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:53 am ·
      
      Very much so.
      
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coldhandboyack · March 19, 2017 - 8:00 am ·

Those make for some great pictures.

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:51 am ·
  
  Thanks, Craig
  
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Charles Yallowitz · March 19, 2017 - 8:04 am ·

Awesome. Certainly better than the drunken, sunburnt revelry.

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:51 am ·
  
  I agree. Thanks, Charles.
  
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Gwen Plano · March 19, 2017 - 8:38 am ·

So beautiful against the blue sky…

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:53 am ·
  
  Perfect day yesterday. 🙂
  
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patriciaruthsusan · March 19, 2017 - 8:56 am ·

Fantastic kites, John. I hope you have a great Sunday also.

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:54 am ·
  
  Thanks, Suzanne. 😀
  
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Jan Hawke · March 19, 2017 - 9:19 am ·

They’re all so beautiful – looks like the perfect day to go fly a kite! 😎

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:56 am ·
  
  Thanks, Jan.
  
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Teagan Geneviene · March 19, 2017 - 9:30 am ·

A sublime Sunday post, John. I find kites captivating. The parrot is especially pretty, but all are colorful fun. Mega hugs!

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:56 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. Super Sunday to you. Hugs. 🙂
  
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Dan Antion · March 19, 2017 - 10:07 am ·

These are beautiful John. Great photos and so much better than the great drunken hoard or some kid tossing his cookies in the storm sewer.

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:55 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. I agree. Thanks, Dan
  
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John Fioravanti · March 19, 2017 - 10:34 am ·

Thanks for the great pictures, John – colourful indeed! Thanks to Keith for the YouTube link – I had never heard of stunt kites before… I need to get out more!

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:55 am ·
  
  Thanks, John. It is a small world isn’t it?
  
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John Fioravanti · March 19, 2017 - 10:56 am ·

The Internet is magical, eh!

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 10:58 am ·
  
  Canada to France to the USA in an instant. I would say. 😀
  
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  1. John Fioravanti · March 19, 2017 - 10:59 am ·
    
    And you can’t beat the travel time or the price!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 1:17 pm ·
      
      Price is right. 😀
      
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Jill Weatherholt · March 19, 2017 - 10:59 am ·

This was worth the wait, John! I’ve always loved kites and these are some beauties. I love the bright colors against the crystal blue sky. Happy Sunday!

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 1:18 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jill. You as well.
  
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Lennon Carlyle · March 19, 2017 - 11:02 am ·

My favorite is the parrot! Great shots John!

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 1:17 pm ·
  
  I like that one too. I have to say my favorite was the flamingo
  
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Debbie · March 19, 2017 - 1:15 pm ·

John, your blue skies are making me pea-green. What gorgeous kite-flying weather you’ve had! And yes, these views are much kinder than depicting humanity at its basest!!

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 1:16 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Debbie.
  
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The Hook · March 19, 2017 - 1:16 pm ·

Your pics always warm heart, John.
Thanks again.

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 1:28 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Hook.
  
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Phil Taylor · March 19, 2017 - 7:41 pm ·

Very cool! I always loved flying kites.

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2017 - 7:49 pm ·
  
  Mine always hit the ground for some reason. I think it is the Charlie Brown effect.
  
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Soooz · March 19, 2017 - 9:31 pm ·

Stunning pictures, John. Kites are magical things to see in full flight! The weather looks superb.

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1. John W. Howell · March 20, 2017 - 9:18 am ·
  
  Thank you Soooze. 🙂
  
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Para ti quando eu me for, meu filho... · March 20, 2017 - 6:19 am ·

beautiful!

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1. John W. Howell · March 20, 2017 - 8:18 am ·
  
  Thank you. 😀
  
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macjam47 · March 20, 2017 - 6:33 am ·

Wow! Those are some pretty awesome kites. Thanks for not giving us a view of spring breakers. I’ve seen enough to last a lifetime.

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1. John W. Howell · March 20, 2017 - 8:18 am ·
  
  Thanks, Michelle. Glad you like them. 🙂
  
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tpolen · March 20, 2017 - 9:48 am ·

These are wonderful – and so colorful! Can’t decide which I like best, but the parrot is at the top.

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1. John W. Howell · March 20, 2017 - 12:08 pm ·
  
  I like the flamingo myself. Thanks, Teri.
  
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circadianreflections · March 20, 2017 - 10:11 pm ·

Good choice sharing the kites. They were pretty with the lovely blue sky.

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1. John W. Howell · March 21, 2017 - 8:00 am ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah.
  
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · March 21, 2017 - 9:42 pm ·

Fun! I love the jellyfish one.

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1. John W. Howell · March 22, 2017 - 9:28 am ·
  
  I did too. 😀
  
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  1. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · March 22, 2017 - 12:36 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 22, 2017 - 3:08 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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