Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup - Men; Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Hi all

Our next 'blast from the past' is the 2010 Mooloolaba Men's ITU World Cup Triathlon. This was held on a very warm, humid day; leading to an interesting sight after the end of the race.... more on that later. Here are some pics:

 GO! - Courtney Atkinson, James Seear & David Hauss closest to camera


Alternate Processing - "PH Edgy Church" - James Seear, Josh Amberger


Jan van Berkel (Netherlands)


Josh Amberger


The dominant group of Dan Wilson, Courtney Atkinson, Brad Kahlefeldt & Stuart Hayes


So, what do you do after 'maxing out' for 2 hours in hot, humid conditions? - James Elvery:


One pic from the Photoshelter gallery - Tom Davison:


After James Seear brilliantly got ahead during the bike leg, Brad Kahlefeldt moved ahead during the run leg to take the win.

Here's my new updated / revised Smugmug gallery of the event.

Here's my Photoshelter gallery devoted to those of you who wish to purchase prints produced in Brisbane, and posted within Australia.

Thanks for looking.

Regards

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

PS: A short video of the dominant group of Dan Wilson, Courtney Atkinson, Brad Kahlefeldt & Stuart Hayes



2010 Mooloolaba Men's ITU World Cup Triathlon - Images by Des Thureson

Next Blast from the Past: 2010 Mooloolaba Women's ITU World Cup Triathlon

Hi all

Here's our next Sport Blast from the Past: the 2010 Mooloolaba Women's ITU World Cup Triathlon. With Emma Snowsill and Emma Moffatt not competing due to injury, the door was open for other competitors to shine, especially on a typically warm, humid Queensland coastal day. Some pics:

The Start


Laura Bennett is 1st to emerge from the Coral Sea


Ainhoa Murua followed by Sarah Groff


Eventual 5th place getter Sarah Groff in the bike leg (2011 winner Nicky Samuels on right)


Kiyomi Niwata, Courtney Gilfillan, Kathrin Muller


Lisa Mensink, Nicky Samuels, Kate Roberts


Australian Ashleigh Gentle


Race winner Vendula Frintova (CZE) approaches the finish line


Alternate processing: "Matt's Cutting Edge" - Jubilant, triumphant Tomoko Sakimoto crosses the line in second place.


Felicity Sheedy-Ryan shows the pain of completing a 1.5 k swim, 40 k bike ride & than a 10 k run in high temperatures & humidity.


Tomoko Sakimoto needed some help to open her Champaign bottle but then created some nice Champaign art :).


Here's the link to the photo gallery on the 2010 Mooloolaba Women's ITU World Cup Triathlon.

Most of the photos are also in my Photoshelter gallery here.

Thanks for looking.

Regards

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

PS: Here's a video (1min 39secs) of the first 10 finishers in the women's event, shot at the finish line. Thanks to the Spanish gentleman in front of me who shot this for me while I kept clicking on my still camera.

Birds, Koalas, Dolphins, Surfing and more - Noosa National Park, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Hi all

As you know I really like Noosa National Park at Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. I've collated some of my pics of the area from the last 8 months, all into one photo gallery.  Here are some pics of this marvellous area:

Banksia flower, Proteaceae family.


Elusive Red Backed Fairy Wren (Malurus melanocephalus)


Dolphins


Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)


A typically sleepy Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)


Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus)


Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)




Eastern Reef Egret (Dark Morph) (Egretta sacra)


Olive Backed Oriole (Oriolus sagittatus)


Perhaps a Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta)


When I exited the park & arrived at main beach, there was not a single person on the beach or in the water on this very cool, overcast day. Eventually this brave lady swam along.


Here's the photo gallery.

Thanks so much for looking!

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Nature/Coastal-Environments