More images from the Kite Festival and Austin at night

One cold night after work  walked over to the bridge and took this shot of the moon.

 That same night, capturing the skyline from S. Larmar and Riverside on the pedestrian bridge.

Kites everywhere filling the sky, brought to life by natures wind.

I like to call this one, connect the kites. Remember as a kid when you used to look up at the clouds and see things that were or weren't there? Kites can add that same magic as they battle to stay in the sky and not get tangled by another kite, or end up in a tree.

Here's one either in the tree or trying to hide out. You decide.

This one shows the city skyline as the kites soar.

There were probably 5 times as many people as there were kites. It's great to see people enjoying themselves in natures beauty.

The butterfly kite. There were many interesting kites, but some didn't stay up long. Some got tangled with another kite or they crashed and burned. Austin has a lot of opportunities for this artist and I am going to take advantage of as many as I possibly can.

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Austin Kite Festival

Since I am in a prime location to experience some of the invents in Austin, I'm taking advantage of it. The Austin Kite Festival, which I found out is a benefit for abused kids. Free kites were given out to the kids that didn't have one. In the 90's I used to work with abused kids so its something I am always concerned about. We have to make sure we help the kids that will be our future.

(A father teaches his son the art of flying a kite.)

The Austin Kite Festival took place at Zilker Park. There were thousands of people and kites everywhere. It made me recall my childhood when we used to make kites. I was wondering if I could still do that? I remember taking two sticks and tying them together; then taking a sturdy piece of paper to cover them and old sheets to make the tail of the kite.

(Kites are an art form. The designs and colors are movable pieces of canvas.)

There aren't a lot of kids who know how to make things. We used to make sling shots, skate mobiles and many other things to play with.

(Kites fill the sky at Zilker Park)

The weather was perfect for kite flying. Lots of wind and sun. It was a great day.

 (The crowd watching the kite flyers are reflected in the sun glasses.)