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August 10, 2008 7:41 AM

Olympics: Opening ceremony slideshow

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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Posted by ron storer

9:07 AM, Aug 10, 2008

wonderful work Rod!

Posted 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!