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SubscribeAugust 10, 2008 7:41 AM
Olympics: Opening ceremony slideshow
Posted by Rod Mar
Finally had a bit of time and made a little slideshow of stuff from the opening ceremony.
I'd love to write an extended post, but the days are long and I've got to get rest since it's only Day 2.
So much I want to share with you all. For instance, today I shot road racing (that's bicycling), fencing and swimming. With all my requirements to shoot our local athletes, I also will find time to shoot the more "exotic" (for lack of a better term) sports like fencing, judo, etc.
Anyway, hope this looks okay (the audio was taken from my seat in the stadium -- you can hear camera shutters going off...):
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NewsvinePosted by WA
12:20 PM, Aug 10, 2008
Fantastic work! Thanks! Looks like that D3 may have come in handy there....
Posted by Dirk
4:12 PM, Aug 10, 2008
As always outstanding work enjoy the stay
Posted by Damon
5:02 PM, Aug 10, 2008
Dad, you have the best pictures. Damon
Posted by Evy
5:02 PM, Aug 10, 2008
Sweet pix, Dad. :) Evy
Posted by ann
6:48 PM, Aug 10, 2008
Hi Rod. Your pictures are great and I'm enjoying your blogging comments too. Thanks for keeping us connected.
Ann Deibert (Cara's sister)
Posted by Hairy
6:50 PM, Aug 10, 2008
Rod.....This montage is wonderful, Fot the first time, I really got the thrill of it would be like to be at an opening ceremony. Thank you! The sounds gave me goose bumps.
Posted by Anonymouse
7:14 PM, Aug 10, 2008
Rod,
I've seen a lot of fireworks shots from these opening ceremonies and yours are the best. I pride myself on fireworks shots and yours are perfect.
Great shots overall. Someday I want to shoot alongside you at an olympics
Posted by Pat
3:16 PM, Aug 11, 2008
Your photos are just the best!!! I am linking to your slideshow from my Olympic News site.
Posted by elmer
7:46 AM, Aug 12, 2008
Rod,
Great pictures !!
why didn't you ask me to haul your cameras around on this assignment ?
been reading your blogs too.
elmer
Posted by Rodrigo Gaya
10:34 AM, Aug 13, 2008
Hey Rod,
First of all you have a great name. Secondly your work is very inspiring that i have even blogged about it myself. When you have to time (i know where you are and understand the time commitment) please take a look at my site: mingo-pe.blogspot.com
Thirdly, can you give us some information on how you shot the opening ceremony? I see a mount and some very long lenses but im not too sure.
Thanks
Posted by Corina
5:29 PM, Aug 14, 2008
Thanks for your sharing. Nice pictura ! Great job ! I miss the opening ceremonies. A little request, can put more video ? If you have time....... TQ
Posted by Seattleite
9:39 PM, Aug 14, 2008
what happened to the slideshow? This was amazing!
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Posted by ron storer
9:07 AM, Aug 10, 2008
wonderful work Rod!