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ORACLE versus Team NZ


ORACLE versus Team NZ
Informação sobre a Foto
Direitos de Autor: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3282 W: 268 N: 7782] (33214)
Género: Pessoas
Meio: Cor
Data da Foto: 2009-01-31
Categorias: Tranportes, Acontecimentos, Action
Câmara: Canon EOS 30D, Canon 70-300mm DO IS USM
Exposição: f/10.0, 1/500 segundos
More Photo Info: [view]
Versão da Foto: Versão Original
Tema(s): More New Zealand Views [view contributor(s)]
Data de Submissão: 2009-01-31 0:54
Visto: 235
Pontos: 24
[Notas - Normas] Nota do Artista
Louis Vuitton is Back in Auckland, New Zealand


The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series (Jan. 31 - Feb. 14) has been organised to get sailors back out on the water while the America's Cup remains in limbo because of a legal battle between Alinghi and Oracle. A New York appeal court is in the process of deciding what will be the final judgement in the case.


Team New Zealand beat BMW Oracle in yachting's Louis Vuitton Pacific Series on Auckland's Hauraki Gulf today.


Team NZ led BMW Oracle around the first mark by 14 seconds. Although Oracle briefly took the lead on the second upwind beat, Team New Zealand rounded the final mark in front and won by 27 seconds.


I was fortunate to be out on the harbour to watch the 4 races that were held today. And what a super day it was.

The cloudy skies make it look like it was a dull day – they were mostly over the land, but we had blue sky with clouds coming over which really helped us cool down on top of the boat.

There was a good breeze – it got up to maybe 19 knots by the last race.

I also took lots of photos of the many sea craft that were out on the water too. There were some very interesting boats and people out there...

For this Louis Vuitton Pacific series there were 10 teams and only 4 boats - Team NZ provided 2 and OracleBMW the other 2. Hence the advertising on both boats.

You can tell by the paintwork on the bow of each boat as to whether the boat belongs to Team NZ or Oracle.

Here Team NZ is sailing in OracleBMW's boat and Oracle is in TNZ's boat
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Critiques [Translate]

Hi Janice,
Superb sail impression! Excellent lighting, the sails look so nice bright against the cloudy sky in the background! Excellent sharp too, I can read everything on the sails. Great capture of this unique sail event.
Hans

Hi Janice,
Marvelous shot and presentation. Fantastic and lovely movement of waters.
Excellent POV.
Best wishes
raimundo

Greetings Janice.

Ahhhhh the rich man's hobby.
Like the soft lighting created by the bright sails - Spot on sharpness.
I'm they were fun to watch.

Dan

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3364] (17540)
  • [2009-01-31 11:35]

YES, good one Team New Zealand! :-)

Good to hear you enjoyed your day on the water Janice, it would have been exciting being out there...

Nice clarity here, and well composed.

Thanks for the notes.
Kia Ora!
Dawn

Super shot Janice! Your photo skills show here, no OE, despite the sun and white sails! Love how they are fully extended in the wind! This is a great shot, looks like a very fun time had by all!
B-)
Linda

A lovely shot in perfect balance. Good clarity, colour and dof.
Warm regards
David

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1283 W: 47 N: 2927] (16846)
  • [2009-01-31 22:14]
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I would say that is beautiful capture! nice work Janice.
That remind me song "Sailing" by Rod Steward...
I hate that many commercial logos on it - but well... money, money, money.
Thank you for sharing - it is impressive.
Tom:)

Impressive shot Janice. Must have been exciting to be out amongst the big boats in the Gulf. Beautifully exposed and plenty of shutter speed to give a sharp result! Well done and TFS,
Cheers, Pat.

Hello Janice! Go NZ, go, go, go! Wonderful scene. Amazing POV. Excellent composition. Good luck!

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 0 N: 1709] (13741)
  • [2009-02-01 9:31]

Wauw it must have been incredible to see this in real Janice,good sports picture.

jan

Great shot of the yachts with their spinnakers, can't remember if you are an Oracle or Alinghi supporter.
cheers
Jack

mmmmm envy is still the first thing that comes to my mind when looking at these shots :)

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