Not the best angle, as some are hidden behind the others, but a fun photo from yesterday’s 2013 Seaman’s Day Swim across the firth in KlaksvÃk, Faroe Islands, complete with balloons and everything. Yes, it was raining.
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Swingsational GoPro Edit
“Two brothers, a couple GoPro cameras, a cool body of water on a hot Summer day, one big tree and some rope.”
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Michael Phelps visits the Speedo store in Barcelona
While Michael Phelps didn’t hit the pool in Barcelona following his retirement last year, fans were delighted as the swimming legend made a special appearance at the Speedo Store at Palau Sant Jordi. -
CC photo #594: Start of the KlaksvÃk 2013 Seaman’s Day Swim
A photo from the 2013 Seaman’s Day Swim across the firth of KlaksvÃk, Faroe Islands, today. Swimmers heading towards the car with the lights on, next to the fish farm ring. Guy in the back had a wetsuit malfunction, zipper opening his back, so he didn’t get very far.
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Banksy turns dolphin kiddie ride into anti-BP statement
Nice one, see BoingBoing
Graffiti/street artist Banksy has built and installed a BP-leak-themed dolphin ride on Brighton Pier. The coin-op ride offers trenchant commentary on the light liability borne by BP for its role in the poisoning of the gulf. Plus, it looks like a lot of fun!
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JOE meets Irish swimming Olympian Gráinne Murphy
See JOE.ie
Ever want to feel inadequate? Then just meet a real-life Olympian. That’ll do it.
http://youtu.be/3Cwg7hUcAwQ
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Swim
“Shot on a Canon Eos 5DMarkIII, 20mm 2.8 in an Aquatech housing. Time lapse shot on GoPro Hero2.”
Swim from Paul Figura on Vimeo.
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CC photo #593: He did it ! :-)
That photographer on the open water medal podium platform at the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, doing what the rest of the photo crew dreamed about while waiting for the 25K medal ceremony to start.
