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Wild Wales Challenge (Cycling)

 
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Aug 26, 2012 17:28 |  #1

I hadn't planned on taking photos of this event, in fact I didn't even know it was on - I was taking a day out in the fresh mountain air and happened upon the Wild Wales Challenge (external link)

I played with my three main lenses although I think the 100-400 gave the best results:

It was hard work up hill (especial after 70 miles of Welsh mountain roads):

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Some even managed a smile for the camera (official photographer was at at this location):

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Others' still found it a challenge:

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There was obvious releif at the summit:

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And a long down hill section to relax on:

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I took loads of pictures - it's not often I come accros a non competative cycle road race.

Lawrence



  
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Aug 27, 2012 08:29 |  #2

nice set Lawrence, i like 1,2 and 4 best




  
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Aug 27, 2012 13:10 |  #3

This is excellent coverage of it. Love the first shot showing the hill, & of course, the last panning shot.


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