Alternate Processing – 2011 Breaka Burleigh Pro Surfing

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Main Link: My new second gallery of pics from the 2011 Breaka Burleigh Surf Pro, including 10 pics with “alternate processing”


When processing / editing photos I sometimes like to give some pics a ‘zany’ or alternative look. Nowadays there are plenty of ‘presets’ to use with programs like Adobe Lightroom. Here are some samples from the 2011 Breaka Burleigh Surf Pro:


"Kelco Polar Cream"



"Matt's Wedding Fantasy" (by Matt Kloskowski). Surfer: Bede Durbidge



"Stark Raging Black Curve". Surfer: Grand Finalist Jayke Sharpe



"Matt's 300 Look - Strong"


Click here for the second (new) gallery with 10 samples of "Alternate Processing". 


Thanks for looking.


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

2011 Breaka Burleigh Surf Pro, Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, 19 February 2011

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Main Link: My Smugmug Photo Gallery of my top pics from the 2011 Breaka Burleigh Surf Pro

EDIT: New second gallery, including "Alternate Processing" pics

Saturday (19 February) saw the final heats & quarter finals of the Breaka Burleigh Pro Surfing Competition at Burleigh Heads on Australia's Gold Coast. Although the surf was very small (on the grand final day as well), I enjoyed the day and the professional surfers were brilliant at making 'plenty' from very small waves. The winner for the second year in succession was Taj Burrow. Here are some pics (if you like, you can click on any photo to be taken to that pic within the gallery):




Taj Burrow










2010 and also 2011 winner Taj Burrow


Jayke Sharpe, with a backdrop of "Little Burleigh"


Grand Finalist Bede Durbidge


In second place in the Grand Final (and also holder of the highest single score in the Grand Final), Joel Parkinson


My Smugmug Photo Gallery: Top Pics - 2011 Breaka Burleigh Surf Pro, Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast

EDIT:  Second gallery here.

Thanks for looking.

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Sports/Surfing
PS: Here's a nice short video about Surfworld Museum on the Gold Coast, from the ABC Television program "Collectors" (http://www.abc.net.au/tv/collectors/) and featuring iconic surf photographer Peter "Joli" Wilson:

Afternoon Surfing at Sunrise Beach, south of Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast, Queensland - Photos

Main Link: My Smugmug Photo Gallery - Afternoon Afternoon Surfing at Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland - Photos

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Here are some surfing pics taken in the 2 days immediately after the 2010 Noosa Triathlon, taken at Sunrise Beach, just south of Noosa Heads. Ironically, on the first (overcast) day, I had headed out to photograph birds, but when I couldn't find any, I headed straight for the beach, where some nice waves were breaking at high tide :). Now for some pics:
 




I was using an older camera and was happy with its focus on this one:


"Crispy Water"


Welcome to "The Green Room"


24 Hours later - Day 2:




"Over!"


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Thanks for looking.

Des
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"Two Bridges in One Walk" - walking Brisbane's Kurilpa & "Go Between" bridges on a beautiful winter's day

Main Link: My Smugmug Photo Gallery on walking across Brisbane's Kurilpa Bridge and Go Between Bridge on a beautiful winter's day.

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Catching up on a very nice walk last July when I walked acorss Brisbane's two newest bridges: the Kurilpa Bridge and the "Go Between" Bridge. The strange thing is that I don't even like the Kurilpa Bridge: too many 'spikes and cables' for my taste, but I still found it 'compelling' to photograph. Onto some pics:

Kurilpa Bridge, with a City Cat Ferry below


Kurila Bridge - "Spikes & Cables"


"GOMA" - Gallery of Modern Art - as seen from the Kurilpa Bridge:


Kurilpa Bridge, with Brisbane's CBD in the background, as seen from 'the south side'


A few minutes' walk away - the "Go Between Bridge"


Go Between Bridge


Go Between Bridge, with another City Cat Ferry emerging


The Photo Gallery on the Kurilpa Bridge & Go Between Bridge

Thanks for looking!

Des

NBL Basketball Photos - Gold Coast Blaze v Adelaide 36ers, GCCEC, 13 February 2011

Main Link: My Smugmug Photo Gallery: Gold Coast Blaze v Adelaide 36ers NBL Basketball, 13-2-2011.

The Gold Coast Blaze basketball team is starting to really put things together. After a horror run with injuries, and 2 very recent aquisitions of great players, the Blaze are now looking very good. Some pics from the win over the Adelaide 36ers:

Darryl Hudson drives hard around Rhys Carter:



Ron Howard:


Rhys Carter defends Jason Cadee


Jason Cadee gets inside


One of my favourites - Chris Goulding with the facial expression as he is fouled by Ron Howard:




Darryl Hudson with the facial expression and the vertical leap:



'Looks like both Jason Cadee and Brad Hill have been to "Facial Expression School":


Darryl Hudson again looking 'dramatic':


Blaze Head coach Joey Wright unhappy that a possession turned into a 'loss-of-possession' because of a Ref's decision (and a possession arrow).....


Winners wear slight grins :)


Click here to go to the Photo Gallery

Thanks for looking.

Regards

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/

2nd Gallery - Women's 2011 Sunshine Coast Enduro Triathlon - Caloundra Triathlon - professionals - Golden Beach

Main Link: 2nd photo gallery - 2011 Sunshine Coast Enduro Triathlon - Caloundra Triathlon - professionals - Golden Beach

I just added a small second gallery of pics of the Women's 2011 Sunshine Coast Enduro Triathlon (Caloundra Triathlon for professionals) at Golden Beach.
Sample pics:
Barbara Riveros Diaz:


Barbara Riveros Diaz again:


Kirsten Sweetland:


Women's Photo Gallery Number 2

A few more pics from the men's event:


Michael Gosman:


Determination:


Men's Photo Gallery

Thanks for looking.

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

Caloundra Triathlon Enduro - Golden Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Australia; 6-2-2011

Main Link: My Photo Gallery: Caloundra Triathlon Enduro; Golden Beach, Qld, Australia; 6-2-2011

Women's Gallery - Caloundra Triathlon 2011 - Enduro

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Sunday saw a quick public-transport trip to the Caloundra Triathlon - Enduro format. The format meant that the elite professionals had to complete a swim-bike-run triathlon, and then do another swim-bike-run circuit afterwards (without stopping) :). Some pics (click for bigger):

Women's Winner (and excellent runner) Barbara Riveros Diaz:


Women's second place, Liz Blatchford:


Men's winner, Jesse Featonby (L) and third place-getter Bryce McMaster (R):


Second place: Clayton Fettell:


4th and 5th: Scott Llewellyn (L) and Ben Shaw (R):


Winners anre Grinners: Jesse Featonby is interviewed by the Media:


Men's Photo Gallery - 2011 Caloundra Triathlon
Women's Gallery: 2011 Caloundra Triathlon

Thanks for looking

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/