Tomorrow is the Ironman Triathlon in Port Macquarie. Athletes are checking-in bikes and getting ready; and we are using the entire regions allocation of electricity to charge 1 million batteries. There is barely a square centimeter of floor space free from cameras, lenses, chargers, wet weather gear….it’s like a war zone.

I’m hoping my day is less hectic than last year. I am mostly in the Ironman Village for the swim finish, bike finish, then the race finish. Should be a good day and I should be able to see some mates cross the line.

I shot the Carbo night last night and I still struggle with that sort of editorial work. I feel like everyone is looking at me and I have to blend in rather than do my work. I really admire photographers of can get excellent photos and not piss everyone off. If I get a moment with James, I’ll have a chat to him. I see that part of my photography as the most in need of improvement. Shooting sports is ok, but shooting crowds of people or events etc is really scary.

Aaaanyway. Must get back to cleaning and charging. Will check back on Monday if I have time.

I find when I go off to big events I over pack (galore). Having said that, I’ve never been caught without anything and it’s me people come to for more gear. Ironman for me is the main event of the year when it comes to logistics. Cameras have to be in good nick with plenty of batteries, lenses and other gear, but you are also out there for 14 hours so you need to have your gear all together (Chairs, Rain gear, food, water etc….).

I am hoping we can do some different stuff this year. James has mentioned another remote from the race announcers tower and some shooting at dusk. These sound great so I’ve been typically over-thinking what’s involved. I admit, I’ll find it hard to not push for something challenging, however these also mean low keeper rates and more post frustration, so I see the balance that’s required.

Aaaah well, back to packing.