Rottnest Swim 2013

The 2013 HBF Rottnest Channel Swim kicked off at the crack of dawn this morning so I went down to Cottesloe Beach to capture some photos of the start.

The first group of swimmers left Cottesloe Beach at 5.45am to undergo the 19.7km swim to Thompsons Bay, Rottnest Island. The rest of the groups left the beach in 15 minute intervals after the first group. Swimming groups were made up of either one of four categories; solo, duo (teams of 2), team (teams of 4) or Lavan Legal Charity Challenge (teams of 4). Colin Barnett, the Premier of Western Australia sounded the hooter for each of the groups to start their epic journey.

The first photo I captured was probably the most difficult due to the lack of light. Fortunately the cameraman at Channel 9 had a very powerful video light which I was able to use to frame the first photo. Although I did have to use ISO 8000 so I could use a fast enough shutter speed.

I wanted to try to portray the salt of the ocean in my photographs so I decided to produce some high contrast black and white photos. These 25 photos are the end result. If you wish to use these photos commercially please credit with the following details: Leigh Diprose – www.leighdiprose.com

These images are free for anyone to use. If you would like a high resolution copy please email me at leighdiprosephotography@yahoo.com.au and I will forward a copy to you.

BLAME Feature Film

There has been some exciting developments over the last few weeks that have led me down the path of researching the property where I am currently living. It turns out that a feature film called “BLAME” was recently filmed on the property.

For anyone who as visited me at the property you might recognise a few things in some of the clips below!

The film stars Damian de Montemas (The Secret Life of Us, Underbelly: Tale of Two Cities), Sophie Lowe (Beautiful Kate, Blessed), Kestie Morassi (Wolf Creek, Dirty Deeds), Simon Stone (Jindabyne, Balibo), Mark Winter (Balibo, HBO’s The Pacific), Ashley Zukerman (Ch 10’s Rush and HBO’s The Pacific). Directed by Michael John Henry (Without a Sound).

Seeking retribution for a past crime, a group of young friends invade a man’s home and set out to fake his suicide. When their plan is bungled secrets and lies are exposed that force the group to question each other’s motives.  – accessreel.com

Here are a few links about the film.

You can also see a selection of clips listed below on the  Blame Facebook Page

David and Margaret at the Movies review

Richard Wilkins – Channel 9 Today Show review

Channel 10 news story