Fun Monday

10/08/2008 | Photos

Thanks to AOJ for hosting this weeks Fun Monday: 

“Show me your favourite photograph and tell me why it’s your favourite.


It can be one you’ve taken yourself or one someone else has taken, a snapshot or a more professional image. Is there a story behind it? Do you love it for the memories it gives or just because it’s pleasing to the eye?”

I’m kind of in a rush choosing this one as I’m half way out the door, but as a photographer I’m taking photos all the time & it’s pretty much impossible to choose just one picture. I always think that if you are really into something then it’s really hard to choose a favorite from it. If you’re not so bothered, then it’s easy.

Anyway, I’ve gone for this one which is also the home page of my website. It symbolises a lot for me. Freedom, the power of nature. I can feel the pull of the kite, the wind in my face and the smells of the countryside when I look at it.

Sorry it’s short and sweet. I’d have loved to have spent ages on this one & found my favourite among other people’s, but I’m afraid it’s just not an option this particular week!

  • http://aojthelurchers.blogspot.com/ Aoj & The Lurchers

    I’ve always loved this picture when I’ve seen it on your home page Rob. A great choice!

  • http://aojthelurchers.blogspot.com/ Aoj & The Lurchers

    I’ve always loved this picture when I’ve seen it on your home page Rob. A great choice!

  • http://www.dog-boy.co.uk/ DogBoy

    ’tis a good shot that one Rob :]

  • http://www.dog-boy.co.uk DogBoy

    ’tis a good shot that one Rob :]

  • http://summitmusings.blogspot.com/ faye

    You’re so right. I think freedom as well when I studying this photo. Reminds me of the book, The Kite Runner. Perhaps that’s why those two Afghan boys loved flying the kites so much–freedom.

  • http://summitmusings.blogspot.com faye

    You’re so right. I think freedom as well when I studying this photo. Reminds me of the book, The Kite Runner. Perhaps that’s why those two Afghan boys loved flying the kites so much–freedom.

  • http://candidkarina.blogspot.com/ Karina

    I can see the “freedom” you speak of in that shot. Love it!

  • http://candidkarina.blogspot.com Karina

    I can see the “freedom” you speak of in that shot. Love it!

  • http://rdhmom.blogspot.com/ alison

    definitely a great photo…just beautiful with the blue sky!!

  • http://rdhmom.blogspot.com alison

    definitely a great photo…just beautiful with the blue sky!!

  • http://www.thedustwillwait.blogspot.com/ Pamela The Dust

    I want to do that! (fly the kite AND take the photo) (:

  • http://www.thedustwillwait.blogspot.com Pamela The Dust

    I want to do that! (fly the kite AND take the photo) (:

  • http://www.judysteapot.viviti.com/ judysteapot

    The blue sky is breath-taking and I just want to cut the strings of the kite and watch fly away!! take care, Judyx

  • http://www.judysteapot.viviti.com judysteapot

    The blue sky is breath-taking and I just want to cut the strings of the kite and watch fly away!! take care, Judyx

  • http://www.ragracers.blogspot.com/ Celeste

    Nice. That says it all.

  • http://www.ragracers.blogspot.com/ Celeste

    Nice. That says it all.

  • http://findingbeautyinmosteveryday.blogspot.com/ iPost

    Rob, this one is perfection. Lovely capture. I have a kite pic up on my photo blog today as well! http://thistooshallpass.aminus3.com!

  • http://findingbeautyinmosteveryday.blogspot.com iPost

    Rob, this one is perfection. Lovely capture. I have a kite pic up on my photo blog today as well! http://thistooshallpass.aminus3.com!

  • http://lil-mousehouse.blogspot.com/ jill

    ouch. you made me turn my head to the side too far to look at it. ha!

  • http://lil-mousehouse.blogspot.com jill

    ouch. you made me turn my head to the side too far to look at it. ha!

  • http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/fun-monday-a-favorite-photograph/ ellen b

    What an amazing photograph this is! Yikes…

  • http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/fun-monday-a-favorite-photograph/ ellen b

    What an amazing photograph this is! Yikes…

  • http://mscellania.blogspot.com/ chrisb

    ‘Lets go fly a kite’ from Mary Poppins came into my head as I looked at this photo. Great shot.

  • http://mscellania.blogspot.com chrisb

    ‘Lets go fly a kite’ from Mary Poppins came into my head as I looked at this photo. Great shot.

  • http://westartandendwithfamily.blogspot.com/ Jettied

    So makes me wanna go out with the kids and fly a kit..something we don’t do often enough!!

  • http://westartandendwithfamily.blogspot.com Jettied

    So makes me wanna go out with the kids and fly a kit..something we don’t do often enough!!

  • http://MyMobileAdventures.blogspot.com/ Tink *~*~*

    I recently enjoyed watching a kite surfer in San Carlos Bay off the Sanibel Causeway. It’s amazing how high they can get when they decide to soar!

    Tink *~*~*
    My Mobile Adventures *~*~*

  • http://MyMobileAdventures.blogspot.com Tink *~*~*

    I recently enjoyed watching a kite surfer in San Carlos Bay off the Sanibel Causeway. It’s amazing how high they can get when they decide to soar!

    Tink *~*~*
    My Mobile Adventures *~*~*

  • http://www.clintonvillebigmomma.blogspot.com/ Clintonville Big Momma

    You have inspired me to go fly a kite. I have not done so in years….too many years! What a talented photographer you are!!!

  • http://www.clintonvillebigmomma.blogspot.com/ Clintonville Big Momma

    You have inspired me to go fly a kite. I have not done so in years….too many years! What a talented photographer you are!!!

  • http://robpannell.com/ Rob Pannell

    Thanks for all your kind comments guys.

    Pamela: That was the problem I suffered when taking it!
    Judy: I don’t think James (the owner of the foil) would take too kindly!
    Momma: Good! I love power kiting and it’s great to spread the passion!

  • http://robpannell.com Rob Pannell

    Thanks for all your kind comments guys.

    Pamela: That was the problem I suffered when taking it!
    Judy: I don’t think James (the owner of the foil) would take too kindly!
    Momma: Good! I love power kiting and it’s great to spread the passion!