2014 Noosa Triathlon

Hi all

Yep, it has just been one of my favourite times of year again - Noosa Triathlon time. Despite traffic jams causing my shuttle bus to be late, I had an enjoyable time and it was also great to catch up with Tim Mullaly from expressive bikes.com who was supporting Lewis Greenhalgh who was competing (rather than 'demo'ing'). Ok, some pics:

Women's winner for the second time, Ashleigh Gentle, at the swim exit (where I had been late)


Contemplation


Swim Exit, entering T1


Some of the many Smiling for Smiddy team members


Swim exit super-close-up


Liz Blatchford, who came a nice fourth only 2 weeks after the exhausting Kona Hawaii Ironman event


Australia's entire 2014 Commonwealth Games team of Ryan Bailie, Dan Wilson and Aaron Royle battle hard for 1st, 2nd and 3rd


Brad Kahlefeldt ("Sticksy")


Ashleigh Gentle heading for the win


Ultra talented Canadian triathlete Paula Findlay, on the comeback trail, and heading for 2nd place


Felicity Sheedy Ryan


Interesting nutrition / fuel source during the bike leg


Evergreen Markus Hanley, still completing at ~ 82 years of age, in the bike leg


Support - "Go Megan, So Proud of You"


Nice leap for the camera in the run leg


In closing, I just want to say a big thank you to this many people on the run leg who provided a wave, smile or thumbs-up. Brilliant work!


Here's my photo gallery on the 2014 Noosa Triathlon.

Thanks so much for looking.

Regards

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Sports/Triathlons

Blast from the Past: 2008 Noosa Triathon @ the Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival

EDIT - March 2015 - Storehouse blog post with BIG pics here: https://www.storehouse.co/stories/r5gxp-2008-noosa-triathlon

Hi all

A bit of a 'Blast from the Past' for you. I re-created my 2008 Noosa Triathlon photo gallery, so wanted to share some pics. This event was the first time I had ever seen champions like Emma Moffatt, Emma Snowsill, Courtney Atkinson and Kiyomi Niwata competing 'live', so the event meant something extra to me. Some pics:

I admired this couple, looking 'fit as a fiddle'


Taking a breath


Good impersonation of a puppy dog shaking the water off


2008 Olympic Gold Medallist Emma Snowsill


Courtney Atkinson


Kiwi Chris Gemmell


The guy helping had actually been in the race and joined his mates beside me just after finishing the cycle leg. The cyclist appreciated his help and shook his hand.


For me personally this was my favourite shot. I had been shooting almost exclusively 40mm portraits at that time, and, when I saw the opportunity coming, quickly changed to 17mm landscape. 'Happy I did.


I was at this spot for almost 2 hours, and this lady clapped for every competitor - quite an effort!


As you look through the gallery you'll notice the kids having a great time spraying the triathletes as they ran past.


Here's the Smugmug photo gallery of the 2008 Noosa Triathlon.

Thanks for looking!

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Sports/Triathlons

Entertaining, talented "Gee up" Spruikers at the start of the 2010 Noosa Multi Sport Festival

Main Link: Photo Gallery on the "Gee Up" Spruikers at the 2010 Noosa Multi Sport Festival

A quick flashback to last year's Noosa Multi Sport Festival. I enjoyed the work done by these crowd "Gee Up Spruikers" at the start of the festival:


Alternate Processing: Matt's 300 Look (Strong):


One of my favourite Lightroom Presets: the "Dave Hill Temp":


"Hard Depth":




"Hardcore Acros":




The Gallery: "Gee Up" Crowd Entertainers/Spruikers at the start of the 2010 Noosa Multi Sport Festival.

Thanks for looking.

Regards

Des