An Olympic task

[jack russell]

We had the torch relay come through town yesterday.. the LOML kicked me out of bed to get these .. that's why she's the LOML ...

I did the whole - walk in with camera like I belonged .. I was ahead of the pro's who were waiting around the corner on main street .. LOL

The torch up close



I didn't know until later in the day that it's very rare to get this part of the ceremony, the lantern is kept away and well protected except for the initial lighting of each stage .. I caught the action at stage one



I had the shivers at this moment



and I can only imaging the emotions and pride this lucky guy is feeling here .. you don't see the crowds from this perspective but there was a throng of many thousands all along our Main street ..

[harrypalmer044]

Hi Jack,
have to say I really enjoyed looking at your super images. Especially like the third one after they lite the torch. It's a really nice capture and a moment in your local history worth remembering. Well done and Thank you for sharing them with us.
David.

[SoxAddict]

Ian, what a fabulous privilege you must've felt! Love these pics, & I can't believe you pretty much just danced in their, claiming owndership - love it! Cracking photos - I have a feeling you'll treasure these and the memory of the day for a long time. Thank God for the love of your life!

[equilution]

Awesome, Ian! You have arrived!!! What a great set! You have truly earned your medal with this set!! TFS these insider pics!!

[bascott]

Great set Ian, maybe the Olympics will hire you to be their photographer!

[beachcomber]

Good fast exposure and four great pictures Ian, I like them especially the third one that captures the moment beautifully.
I can hear the music to Chariots of Fire as I type
Dad dar dar dar daaar daaar, dad dar dar dar daaaaarr, well you get the idea

[jack russell]

Originally Posted by harrypalmer044

Hi Jack,
have to say I really enjoyed looking at your super images. Especially like the third one after they lite the torch. It's a really nice capture and a moment in your local history worth remembering. Well done and Thank you for sharing them with us.
David.

Thanks David .. it was an instant memory

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Ian, what a fabulous privilege you must've felt! Love these pics, & I can't believe you pretty much just danced in their, claiming owndership - love it! Cracking photos - I have a feeling you'll treasure these and the memory of the day for a long time. Thank God for the love of your life!

Hey Nicky, thx .. it was so cool to be up close and "part" of the moment

Originally Posted by equilution

Awesome, Ian! You have arrived!!! What a great set! You have truly earned your medal with this set!! TFS these insider pics!!

Thanks Jim ..

Originally Posted by bascott

Great set Ian, maybe the Olympics will hire you to be their photographer!

Thanks bud ..

Originally Posted by beachcomber

Good fast exposure and four great pictures Ian, I like them especially the third one that captures the moment beautifully.
I can hear the music to Chariots of Fire as I type
Dad dar dar dar daaar daaar, dad dar dar dar daaaaarr, well you get the idea

Thx Steve, I had a few quick minutes to chat with the runner before the fire arrived .. it was a great moment to be sure

[Sparkie1263]

Great series of images. That is a great feeling.
Frank

[Steves Shots]

Nice one Ian, will be a great memory, and you got in there before the paparazzi, it's amazing they fired that torch up outside a gas station, cheers and thanks for sharing Steve.

[Tenzin'sMom]

Wonderful set, Ian! His expression in the last one says it all -- such a great photo! Thanks for sharing these.