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I went down to the beach in the dark just as the first wave of runners entered the water. They were about to participate in an ocean swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island located off the coast of Western Australia. The open ocean event was a grueling 12.24 miles (17.9 kilometres)!

Being so dark I bumped up my Canon 1D MK IV's ISO to 8000 and relied upon a videographers video light to capture this shot.

The first wave of swimmers departed and I waited around for the next run of eager participants to enter the water. I really enjoyed photographing everyone as contemplation and anticipation appeared on their faces. The Sigma 120-300mm performed well in the low light.

The last chance for warming up arrived and final stretches and hugs took place.

Then they were off!

I'm Leigh, from Sydney Australia and through steemit I'm seeing what its like to explore myday. Not in any particular order, or particular time frame but just parts of myday through my eyes and sometimes the cameras lens.

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