Olivia is by far my favorite photo tech geek, here blogging about how you can get pretty shots by using the GoPro Hero 2 with a simple Boompole to achive jib style shots with steady camera movements on a tight budget. Demo video is off that blog post, sorry, didn’t have time to find another.
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Brain-eating amoeba eyed in death of Minnesota child
Minnesota State Department of Health officials have been eyeing a rare parasitic amoeba in the death of child. Read and watch ABC News
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What it’s like to be attacked by a Great White
Massachusetts General Hospital has posted this two-minute, hospital-bed video of Chris Myers, the swimmer who was bitten by a Great White Shark off Truro on July 30. This is apparently the first such attack in the state’s waters in more than 70 years, so it’s a rare chance to ask the inevitable question: What does it feel like? Read CommonHealth
Marine officials confirm it was a Great White, btw.
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Olympic swimmers have plenty of superstitions
The Olympics is the biggest stage in the world and every athlete has their superstitions — the things they do before every race or event. Featuring Cullen Jones, David Marsh, Michael Phelps, Davis Tarwater, Nick Thoman, Micah Lawrence, Brendan Hansen. Read wcnc.com
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Ryan Lochte wants a girlfriend
Via Huffington Post
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Games Grabs – Ross Lewis talks to Eamon Sullivan
Eamon Sullivan talks about the plight of Aussie swim team.
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Michael Phelps Can’t Thank You Enough!
Your support has been key to the success of 22-time Olympic medalist and Team Visa swimmer Michael Phelps! Watch Michael’s heartfelt thank you to his fans.
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CC photo #222: The Budapest 2010 Competition Pool
People getting ready for the first day of the Budapest 2010 Europeans Swimming Championships.
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Alex Popov says “Magnussen doesn’t have it”
Ouch, “Magnussen doesn’t have it. Four-time Olympic gold medallist Alexander Popov questions whether James Magnussen has what it takes to deliver on the biggest of stages.” Read Courier Mail via the17thman
Here is Magnussen himself admitting to this, again Courier Mail via the17thman
