Deborah swimming Photo Gallery by Andy Dodson at pbase.com

Deborah swimming

Most of these photos were taken on Lake Kasshabog in July 2007. Deborah might be smiling in one or two of them, but she definitely wasn't posing for the camera. I took the photos while also paddling a kayak alongside her, - not the easiest way to take the photos. They were taken on a 5 Mpx waterproof camera without a zoom, so the photos aren't up to the usual (20D) standards, but I think some of the action shots are worth putting up

swim A, 1300m - no photos	swim B, 3500m	B,097.jpg	B,099.jpg	B,110.jpg
B,111.jpg	B,114.jpg	B,116.jpg	B,123.jpg	swim C, 2800m
C,251 A photo showing some of the granite slabs on the lakeside	C,257	C,259	C,287	291 A shot showing some of the beautiful scenery and cottages on the lakeside. Lots of cedars, fir and birch
C,292	C,308	C,321	C,325, with rolling thunder, and lightning in the distance it was time for a safer trip back by squeezing into the kayak	swim D, 1500m
D,344 We both kayaked out to the island and then Deb swam home while I towed her kayak	D,345	D,347	D,362	D,365
D,367	D,367a.jpg	D,373.jpg	D,375.	D,377
D,378.	D,379.	D,381.	D,382	5 Dec 2010 Kai Iwi Lakes
5 Dec 2010 Kai Iwi Lakes	12 Feb 2011, Kawakawa swim meet	12 Feb 2011, Kawakawa swim meet

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Guest		17-Aug-2007 13:04
Deborah (the swimmer!) here : I'm a long distance swimmer - well I used to be - but combining the hobby of a professional astronomer and swimmer is difficult. Those early morning swims just don't happen as much! I could do very well in team triathlons, but I need a cyclist and a runner - I'm useless at that. I used to enter triathlons and come first out of the water and spend the rest of the time being passed by everyone so I would finish last. Very demoralising. I have won a couple of team triathlon events and am keen to do more. I'm currently swimming at a pace of 15 minutes per km for a 5km distance.

Andy Dodson		17-Aug-2007 11:11
Thanks guest (10:18) Yes I was really trying for the intimate approach, and often held the camera low to the water and shot 'blind'. (the beauty of digital, - no wasted film !) I agree some front-on shots would have been good, but it's surprisingly difficult getting in the right place at the right time, I was generally counting Deb's strokes as she'd be facing me for air every 6th stroke. Yep - we'll do more, but right now back in NZ, it's a bit chilly right now. Will have to wait 'till the water warms up a little.

Guest		17-Aug-2007 10:18
I really like these! So many images of swimming simply look mechanical, whereas these have a real feeling of involvement, almost intimacy. The low angles and wide lens helps. I'd like to have seen a few swimming towards rather than away from the lens, although 362 gives a good impression of the long swim ahead. If you'd been able to combine the perspective of 375 with the wide view in 362 that would have looked stunning. Could you just ask Deborah to pop back in the water for a few km? Stephen A

Guest		17-Aug-2007 09:14
What is she training for?

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