Well……the swimming is finally over. We didn’t hang around for the team announcement, just got the 1500m and RAN!!!!

Must admit, I was getting a little over the repetitive nature of this shooting. It was great to be at the event, and I really loved it, but I did 5 nights out of 8 and it was getting to me. I guess having to still go to work each day didn’t help. I ‘ve got a week off to regroup and get ready for Ironman. I’m looking forward to that because I get to do remote cameras and shoot some different stuff. I guess the fact that I don’t have to edit the IM makes it better. Post Processing (PP) is the most time consuming process from my point of view. It takes just as long as the event itself and is soooooo repetitive.

Off to the swimming over the next few nights. some good experience. Check out my Galleryor SMPImages site :

22nd March 2008/ 25th March 2008/ 26th March 2008

28th March 2008/ 29th March 2008

Murray and I have been limited in where we can shoot as the Tier-1 Media are the only ones with pool desk access. We are stuck in temporary stands near the starting blocks. Not too bad though, we can get some ok shots from there.

Still having problems with the MK3 focussing. Keepers are 5% – 10%, and the main problem seems to be focussing on the water in front of the swimmers. I have the AF points locked down to the centre only with no expansion etc… but still having problems. Must admit, that when the shots are in focus, they are pin-sharp….just not that manu of them.

Arranges access to the catwalk over the pool to see about overhead shots. Basically no good with high rails and a massive safety cage under the catwalk preventing any sight of the pool at all. Nice to see wht it looks like though.