The things we do for our art - standing on a roof

@JudyEv (325758)
Rockingham, Australia
February 27, 2021 7:00am CST
We are both dog-tired and off to bed very shortly. We were up at 6am and down at Mt Barker swimming pool in Western Australia by 7.00am. The event was supremely well-organised. We walked up and down the pool and took photos of the swimmers until 5.00pm. A whistle was blown as soon as a race finished at one end and the next began immediately. There were no breaks at all so we didn’t get much chance to sit down. Two hundred and fifty events were pushed through in the time. Tomorrow will be more of the same. We will be even more exhausted. Photos of people swimming look much alike but I’ll put some up another day. This one is of Vince on the roof of the swimming pool kiosk getting some good shots of the parade that was held at the beginning of the meet. I flattened two batteries and took over 1,000 photos but have already deleted some 300. Taking shots of swimmers in the water is really difficult. If the photo didn’t show a face, then it was deleted. I am hoping I can get better photos tomorrow but I won’t be holding my breath.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Feb 21
For 20 years I ran big swim meets like that, and I can tell you I don't miss it one bit now that I have retired from my government position. I do, however, miss the beautiful ladies in their bathing suits!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Still a pervert (or is that provert?) in your old age.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Feb 21
@DaddyEvil That’s what working at swimming pools for 20 years will do to a person!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
This was so well organised. Everything seemed planned down to the nth degree. I'm sure yours were run equally as well.
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
27 Feb 21
it is difficult to get a photo of people in action more so in the pool. I hope you get more face taken in the shoot tomorrow
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
1 Mar 21
@JudyEv great to know that
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
Thanks for the kind words. In the end, we did get lots of photos we can use so that's good.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
27 Feb 21
250 events!! That is a very big number. Is it some national level event? I can imagine you being ultra busy with point and shoot, point and shoot and over and over again!
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
3 Mar 21
@JudyEv Lots of events and may be 1k plus photographs I guess?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
There were 480 events over the two days. I would hardly have believed it possible but they got through them all. We had three camera batteries each and we both flattened two each.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
3 Mar 21
@JudyEv Still a huge huge number !!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
27 Feb 21
I can very well understand why you are tired, good luck with the photos of the swimmers for tomorrow.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
1 Mar 21
@JudyEv Better to take more photos than we need, it is so easy now with digital cameras.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
@LadyDuck That's so true. I had dozens with the whole body under the water, the head in the water, water covering the face - I've never been so pleased to have to delete dozens!!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
We ended up with a lot of quite good photos. I deleted probably 2/3rds of mine and Vince did about the same. But at least we have lots we can put up on the website which is the main thing.
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paigea
@paigea (35690)
• Canada
27 Feb 21
That does sound exhausting.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
It was. My feet and back were so tired.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Mar 21
@paigea I'm sure it was a lot of fun though. I hope so. Looking back, I've already forgotten the worst of it. lol I hope I remember enough to say 'no thanks' if we're ever asked again.
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paigea
@paigea (35690)
• Canada
2 Mar 21
@JudyEv Today my feet, back, arms are sore from X-country skiing.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
27 Feb 21
glad you had fun - i am always up early so that wouldn't bother me. I love swimming events!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
We're always up early too but it was a very long day when you got very few chances to sit for a while.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
1 Mar 21
@JudyEv that is always the hard part!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Let's hope the photos turn out. My nephew swam competively in HS.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
The kids gave it their all. Even littlies of 6 or 7.
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Feb 21
It's smart to go on the roof though . . . less of a crowd and you just might get some neat photo angles ! You got a shot of Vince and we could see his face .
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Mar 21
@JudyEv It was probably the best view !
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
He only stayed up there to get photos of the parade but it was a good idea.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Mar 21
@much2say He got some good shots from up there while I caught the groups as they came through the gate.
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
28 Feb 21
Small wonder you are tuckered out.Hope fewer photos get deleted today than yesterday !
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
2 Mar 21
@JudyEv Hope we will soon see your masterpieces !
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
I have culled all my photos and now Vince has to process them. It will take several days I think but at least we have some that look okay. I had no idea it would be so difficult.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Mar 21
@changjiangzhibin89 I have put a few up now and will do more in the future.
DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
27 Feb 21
I know it's difficult to get good photos of people in the water. I'm sure you and Vince have some good ones and look forward to seeing some of them when you're feeling rested after the meet.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
1 Mar 21
@JudyEv But you both learned and will be ready for the next swim meet, right?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
@DaddyEvil I hope to never, never, never, never, EVER be asked to do another one!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
It was trickier than I imagined really. But in the end we got some good shots.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95178)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Feb 21
It takes practice. You will get better
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
We were just starting to get better and it was all over!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306216)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Mar 21
700 good photos are good odds. It sounds like an exhausting day without being able to sit down.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306216)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Mar 21
@JudyEv I glad you could sit for short periods of time.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
There were chairs at the edge of the pool so we were able to sit from time to time but only for very short periods.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26202)
• Singapore
28 Feb 21
That is indeed a good outdoor activity. Despite being tired you are looking forward to more tomorrow and that shows you are enjoying too and that is what matters in the end.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
Yes, it's all good really. If 'tired' is the only downside then we are very lucky.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
@Shiva49 That's very true. It doesn't hurt to push our boundaries now and then.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26202)
• Singapore
1 Mar 21
@JudyEv , Physical tiredness can be overcome easily but not mental. This is brain nourishment too and physical rejuvenation..
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Feb 21
Busy busy again. I can imagine how challenging it is to photograph swimmers.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
It was much, much more difficult than I thought but in the end we managed to get some good ones.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
@CarolDM Every situation brings its own complexities.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Mar 21
@JudyEv Photography can be challenging.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
27 Feb 21
You had a great work out..sleep and rest now Judy
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
1 Mar 21
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
I was on my feet for much longer than I'm used to. I'll be in my own bed shortly.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
27 Feb 21
Sounds like a fun event. 250 in a time is a lot.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
1 Mar 21
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
They really powered their way through the events. They were highly organised.
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Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
28 Feb 21
Don’t you have drones so Vince would not have to be on the roof to take shots?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
You wouldn't be allowed to use drones there. We have all sorts of rules about drones and how high up they have to be above crowds etc. He was only up there for about a hour trying to get photos of the parade.
Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
1 Mar 21
@JudyEv Ah okay. Yes, I understand that there are rules on the use of drones.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
28 Feb 21
@JudyEv Good luck tomorrow and I bet you guys are very exhausted.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
Yes, we are tired but we'll be right after a good sleep.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
2 Mar 21
@JudyEv I can imagine how tired you must have been. So glad you will be fine after a good night sleep.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
28 Feb 21
It is not easy to take photos of someone swimming. Good luck with that.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
I was surprised how difficult it was to get photos showing their faces without the faces being covered in water.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
1 Mar 21
@JudyEv I know!
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Sexy Girl
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
27 Feb 21
You better hold your breath if you go under the water. You sure did take a lot of photos
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 21
On Sunday, I took 2,300 and flattened two batteries. I've got about 800 for Vince to process and he'd have about the same. Thankfully, we didn't have to go under water.
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Sexy Girl
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
2 Mar 21
@JudyEv Wow. Just wow,
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