Dusi canoe marathon 2014

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DUSI

Canoe Marathon

“A gruelling three day, 118km long canoe marathon from Camps Drift, Pietermaritzburg to Blue Lagoon, Durban.”

01 The Shot: Paddlers on day 1 making their way to Ernie Pearce Weir as they paddle through the mist. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F4, Shutter speed - 1/2000, ISO - 800 More Information: www.dusi.co.za

Paddling

Story and Photos: Kierran Allen.


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02 The Shot:This images was taken at Tops Needle Rapids where paddlers made their way through a minefield of submerged rocks. The Spec: Nikon D300s with 10,5mm Fisheye, F6.3, Shutter speed - 1/320, ISO - 250 More Information: www.xtremedia.co.za

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03 The Shot: This image is of Jon Ivins one of the stand up paddlers who took part in the Dusi for the first time ever. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F4, Shutter speed - 1/1600, ISO - 400 More Information: www.kierranallen.com

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04 The Shot:Tops Needle Rapids are one of the most difficult to navigate, most guys made it through ok but there are those who ended up clinging on for dear life or ultimately ending the race 30 mins into day 3. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 70-200mm, F3.5, Shutter speed - 1/1600, ISO - 400 More Information: www.xtremedia.co.za

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05 The Shot:Birkett and Zondi the race leaders showing their strength with an 8 min lead. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F5, Shutter speed - 1/2500, ISO - 500 More Information: www.worldsportsgraphics.com

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06 The Shot: The Dusi Canoe Marathon gives a photographer the opportunity to really produce images that show how intense the race really is. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F4, Shutter speed - 1/1250, ISO - 640 More Information: www.dusi.co.za

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07 The Shot: Paddlers approaching mission rapids. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F4, Shutter speed - 1/2500, ISO - 250 More Information: www.kierranallen.com

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08 The Shot: Hank Mcgregor and Jasper Mocke in second place powering their way through day 3 trying to close the gap on the leaders. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F5, Shutter speed - 1/2500, ISO - 500 More Information: www.sony.co.za

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09 The Shot:Abby Adie full of emotion at the finish as she takes 2nd place for the ladies, Its also difficult at the top! The Spec: D700 with 70-200mm, F5, Shutter Speed - 1/2500, ISO - 400 More Information: www.kierranallen.com

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10 The Shot: Cabbage Tree Portage taking its toll. The Spec: Nikon D300s with 10,5mm Fisheye, F6.3, Shutter speed - 1/640, ISO - 250 More Information: www.zcmc.co.za

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11 The Shot: Birkett and Zondi effortlessly leading the way as they approach mission rapids. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F4, Shutter speed - 1/2500, ISO - 250 More Information: www.kierranallen.com

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12 The Shot:Hank Mcgregor and Jasper Mocke feeling the pressure as they come into the finish of day 2 in second place. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F5, Shutter speed - 1/1000, ISO - 400 More Information: www.xtremedia.co.za

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13 The Shot: The start of the toughest Canoe Marathon in the world. The Spec: Nikon D700 with 200-400mm, F4, Shutter speed - 1/2000, ISO - 800 More Information: www.dusi.co.za

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