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The Festival of the Winds kite flying festival is an annual event at Sydney’s famous Bondi beach.

Some Google+ friends were having a meetup there during the day – I wasn’t able to make the start but I was able to arrive very late (basically only minutes before the end and after many had already left ).

Still I did get there and chatted with a few friends before they headed off home and I managed to get a few images of the amazing array of kites flying above the beach – it must have been spectacular when they were all out in full force. Here are a couple with the Sigma 15mm fisheye…

Absolutely the right choice in lens. The whole scene encompasses on itself and gives the viewer a very immersive experience. BTW, did I say I really like these shots

I like the first one best, it's so unusual.

#1 is great, I love how the kites seem to follow the distortion

Excellent composition.

That 1st image is superb. So different and visually stimulating. Great eye mate.

2 outstanding images. I love the last image though it looks a tad over processed for my taste. A landscape format similar to the last would make a god "Sydney Life' competition entry.

Thankyou everyone

Matt - yes agree re the processing - unfortunately it was shot straight into the sun so I HDR'd it and didn't have much time to process well

I actually do have a landscape composition of the second image and another from further away - I might look into them

Remorhaz wrote:I actually do have a landscape composition of the second image and another from further away - I might look into them

Please do; I think the effort will be well worthwhile.