As we were heading down after another day playing in the snow, we ran across a group of friends out kiteboarding on the Mesa.
Who could resist capturing some shots?
Their red, blue, and green kites made for great photo ops, making up the three primary colors. I had a lot of trouble getting a focus on Anthony since his fleece matched the pine trees color, but I managed to get some good action shots anyway.

Fine Form

Fine Form
Todd demonstrates fine form as he glides along effortlessly


Close Call

Close Call
A close call and an amazing save


Blue on Blue

Blue on Blue
Blue and white contrasted nicely on blue and white


Red White and Blue

Red White and Blue
Todd’s red kite highlights nicely against the blue sky


Angles

Angles
Long leading lines


All Smiles

All Smiles
I’m betting that he’s having fun!


The Field

The Field
You need wide open spaces to get these kites aloft


Total Focus

Total Focus
Justin is a picture of total focus as he manages his kite controls.


The Slingshot

The Slingshot
Todd’s Slingshot Turbine 15


Cutting a Line

Cutting a Line
Working hard against the strong wind gusts on the Mesa.


Two of a Kind

Two of a Kind
Two of the three kiteboarders playing up here on Grand Mesa.


Ready to Play

Ready to Play
A snowboard sits ready for playtime.


The Edge

The Edge
Anthony carves a tight edge on his board


Parallels

Parallels
Excellent action shot.


Air Time

Air Time
Not the biggest vertical, but he nailed a nice amount of airtime and a long glide before becoming earthbound again.


Focus

Focus
Watching the kite


Vertical Exposure

Vertical Exposure
Good vertical exposure with great form!


Nailing the Landing

Nailing the Landing
Nailing a perfect landing.


Concentration

Concentration
I bet the tongue sticking out is his trademarked concentration look


Sailing to Nowhere

Sailing to Nowhere
Gliding effortlessly across the snowpack


In Your Face

In Your Face
Anthony demonstrates his kite control as he sails the chute paste the camera


Aloft

Aloft
The massive kite fills the sky


Moving on Out

Moving on Out
Flying right on past


I’ve Got Soul

I've Got Soul
Anthony’s 21 square meter kite has some soul.


The Master

The Master
The master performs his art


Banana

Banana
I can’t be the only person who thinks this looks like a banana…