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May 02, 2009 12:25 | #1

I shot with Ian (IESPhotography on here) today, covering thefix.co.uk 'TRI Nations vs UK' Sprint Triathlon (400m swim / 20k Bike / 5k Run)

The location was Dorney Lake at Eton college, this will be the location for the Olympic rowing events in 2012!

The weather was fantastic, and the lake in the background made for nice backgrounds.

Here's a few shots, as ever C&C appreciated.

#1 - Tried some swimming shots, but it was very tricky, need more practise/luck.

IMAGE: http://www.swaffs.co.uk/images/2009/RS9-FIX_Dorney_TRI-020509_WEB/RS9-FIX_Dorney_TRI_020509-7449.jpg

#2 - Next was the 20k Bike ride (4 laps around the lake)

IMAGE: http://www.swaffs.co.uk/images/2009/RS9-FIX_Dorney_TRI-020509_WEB/RS9-FIX_Dorney_TRI_020509-7473.jpg

#3 - Some were more serious than others

IMAGE: http://www.swaffs.co.uk/images/2009/RS9-FIX_Dorney_TRI-020509_WEB/RS9-FIX_Dorney_TRI_020509-7526.jpg

#4 - Finally a 5k Run

IMAGE: http://www.swaffs.co.uk/images/2009/RS9-FIX_Dorney_TRI-020509_WEB/RS9-FIX_Dorney_10k_020509-8078.jpg

#5 - there was also a 10K 'Fun' Run after with plenty of friendly rivallry between the teams.

IMAGE: http://www.swaffs.co.uk/images/2009/RS9-FIX_Dorney_TRI-020509_WEB/RS9-FIX_Dorney_10k_020509-8477.jpg

Thanks for viewing/commenting.

All images from the event can be found here;
http://www.iesphotography.co.uk …UK_TRIATHLON_Dorney_Lake/

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May 02, 2009 12:33 | #2

Nice selection, Rich. Great shots. I really like the last one, it made me smile

The swimming one though, is that a crop or something, it seems to be lacking something and has some purple fringing.

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May 02, 2009 12:46 | #3

Anke wrote in post #7844536

Nice selection, Rich. Great shots. I really like the last one, it made me smile

The swimming one though, is that a crop or something, it seems to be lacking something and has some purple fringing.

Thanks,
I only spent 5 minutes shooting the swimmers as I needed to get in position for the bikes.
I found it tough to get any timing right to get a face in the shot, that was the best of a bad bunch, but I included it to make a set of images!

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May 02, 2009 13:28 | #4

Nice shots Rich. Was this an event that the public could get near? Just wondering, as i only live down the road from Eton, but didn't know anything about it!?!

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May 02, 2009 13:47 | #5

Hi Scott, I am the official tog for The Fix events, it was a small tri by Dorney standards but public could get in there.

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May 02, 2009 13:51 | #6

ies photos wrote in post #7844812

Hi Scott, I am the official tog for The Fix events, it was a small tri by Dorney standards but public could get in there.

top shots Richs

Nice gig! I had a look at your site, and you certainly fired a few off!! :shock:

I'll have to keep an eye open for the next time. I know the public won't be able to get to the prime spots to shoot from, but i'd be interested in taking a few shots none the less!

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May 02, 2009 14:42 | #7

Beano there were some roped area, but you could certainly shoot from some areas easily.

I don't know what other events are happening there any time soon.

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May 02, 2009 14:56 | #8

I'll have to start paying attention to the local papers. :lol:

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May 03, 2009 03:17 | #10

Great shots, were they shot at 2.8 as the subject is really nicely isolated in all of them

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May 03, 2009 03:51 | #11

Thanks tmwag it was quite tiring!

Cheers Adrian,
I didn't shoot at 2.8 as I wanted to get the handlebars etc. in focus as well, I think I settled for around f/4.

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