Disci's Sports Photography Blog

Friday, 20 September 2013

Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast, 2013

Hi all

Last weekend I was lucky to be able to take some photos at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast. Here are some pics:

A slow shutter speed pic of one of the women's divisions starts - into the Coral Sea at Mooloolaba

Veteran Japanese triathlete Kiyomi Niwata, who went on to place second in the Women's elite professional devision

Kiyomi Niwata - Swim Exit, approaching T1 - Swim Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 2. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

Gasping for air after a 1.9k swim

Swim Exit (Coral Sea, Mooloolaba), Swim Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

A triathlete with a disability receives assistance from the volunteers

The emphatic thumbs-up after the 1.9k swim

Swim Exit, approaching T1 - Swim Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 2. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

The typically enthusiastic & nice volunteers were keen for a pic

Volunteers - Swim Exit (Coral Sea, Mooloolaba), Swim Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

Thanks for saying Hi!

Bike Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

Putting the effort in

Let's go running

Run Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

Women's Professional division winner, Kiwi Gina Crawford

Gina Crawford (Women's Pro Winner) - Run Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

Close up

Run Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 2. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

Refreshing water - aaaahh!

Camaraderie

Spiderman is here

Jennifer

To finish, the nice love heart icon from Michelle Cooper

Michelle Cooper - Run Leg - Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2013; Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Camera 2. Photos by Des Thureson - http://disci.smugmug.com.

Here's my main portfolio gallery on the first Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast.

Here's my extra gallery of additional UN-Edited images on the 2013 Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast.

Thanks so much for looking.

Regards

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

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run 2013 Photos

Hi all

Early on Sunday morning, 1 September 2013, I had a great time snapping pics at the 2013 Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run. It was great to see all the athleticism, colour, costumes, happiness, and willingness to donate to charity. Here are some pics:

Athlete with a disability doing a great job near the finish

2013 Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds; 1 September. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson: http://disci.smugmug.com.

A high finisher with time for a thumbs-up and a smile

2013 Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds; 1 September. Camera 2. Photos by Des Thureson: http://disci.smugmug.com.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman having done very well.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman - 2013 Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds; 1 September. Camera 2. Photos by Des Thureson: http://disci.smugmug.com.

I need that refreshing water

Running in a suit - all in a morning's work

Running in a Suit - 2013 Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds; 1 September. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson: http://disci.smugmug.com.

Let the costimes begin

I love the costumes and the effort people put in - 2013 Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds; 1 September. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson: http://disci.smugmug.com.

Another great job by the helpers at the aid station

The smile of the morning

Like a Boss

Helping Miracles

Let's finish on some bright colours

I love the costumes and the effort people put in - Nice expressions from the participants - Way to Go! - 2013 Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds; 1 September. Camera 1. Photos by Des Thureson: http://disci.smugmug.com.

Here's my main portfolio gallery on the 2013 Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run.

Here's a second gallery of extra UN-Edited images on the 2013 Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run.

Thanks for looking.

Regards

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Sports/Running-Fun-Runs

Friday, 14 June 2013

Quiksilver Pro Surfing, 2013, Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Australia

Hi all

A few months ago I was lucky to be able to get to a fantastic day's ASP World Tour Surfing at the 2013 Quiksilver Pro, at Snapper Rocks on Australia's Gold Coast. Here are some pics from a very enjoyable day:

Jordy Smith