We are passionate about sport. Sue was a good track and field athlete, and I played almost every ball sport I could find.
We enjoy watching sport too, and often find ourselves at sporting events during our time off.
This section includes a few of our favourite sport images.
INTENT – As seen in the eyes of a cyclist at BTT Alte, a 60km trail event. What struck us was the focus before effort turned into movement.WHOOPS ! – Some moments explain themselves. The amazement of the cyclist behind caught my attention. This was the first of three photographs that captured the action in what felt like slow motion.TAKE A BREATH – For anyone who thinks that amateur sports are not competitive, this swimmer at the Algarve Swim Open by Analgarve held in Loulé disproves that notion.HAPPY FOR YOU– Sue caught the swimmer in lane five encouraging her opponent to the finish line. A class act that defines the amateur swimming community.SLAM DUNK – This pick up game was one of several that were taking pace at the same time, which Sue captured close to the beach at Quarteira. It brought back memories of how I spent some of my spare time.SKATEBOARD CULTURE– The contrast between golf and skateboard cultures is fascinating. Golf: often too much about avoiding mistakes and observing rules. Skateboarding: celebrates creativity, salutes a do-it-yourself attitude, and acknowledges failure as part of the learning process. Very different. WIMBLEDON SHOCK – In 2012, we were lucky to get tickets for Centre Court on the first Thursday of Wimbledon fortnight. We saw Lukas Rosal beat Rafa Nadal in five sets, Andy Murray win his match on route to the mens final, and Serena Williams ease to victory which would lead on to an eventual championship win. What a day of tennis. THE FINISH LINE – Hugs at the end of the Quarteira Europe Triathlon Cup Women’s event. One thing that is consistent in these championships is the camaraderie between the competitors. Don’t you just love sport? FACE-OFF – This beach hockey match started with its own version of a face-off, with one player from each team beginning on their own goal line. When the referee dropped the ball, each player sprinted to reach it before their opposite number. The rest of the game was just as fast and entertaining.THE WANDERERS – I first went to the Wanderers in 1980 to play in the South African PGA Championship. To return years later to watch a Test match with Sue and my friend Andrew Gunn, who sadly passed too young, was very special. This photograph, taken as the players broke for lunch, shows just how accessible cricket still felt in 2016.THE TOUGHEST ROLE IN LACROSSE – Blink and you miss it as the rock-hard 145-gram ball comes whistling towards the lacrosse goalkeeper. Instinct, fast reactions, the ability to read the game, resilience and a lack of fear are all traits of top goalkeepers. This photograph of the Trent Mountain State goalkeeper was taken in the Algarve.IN THE ARENA – Although these feet belong to the same person, I liked the contrast between the booted foot and the sock-covered foot. Sport media is full of pundits who have to find something to say, often with the most controversial view getting the most attention. I would rather be wearing the boots and be in the game.
