Rugby Sevens Parade, Wellington Central February 2, 2012
Here are some favorites from the Parade through the central city today as the start of the Seven’s weekend festivities. Central Wellington, February 2, 2012.
Photographed the Fijian rugby team training
Last night after 3 attempts at getting access, was allowed onto the grounds at Porirua Park to photograph the Fijian rugby team training. First I heard was that 2:30 was the training time, then on the site, it was changed to 6pm. When I went, security told me it was delayed till 7:15 at the [...]
Tri Nations Rugby – All Blacks v South Africa, 30 July 2011
Here is a mug shot of me outside the Westpac Stadium ready to start photographing the Tri Nations Rugby Union Test Match. All Blacks v South Africa. Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 30 July 2011. A Slideshow of 30 selects from the shoot (link to all below): To view all the images shot- [...]
Scots College 1st XV and Junior XV Rugby Teams touring South America in 2011
I was commissioned to shoot the teams for placement in the Dominion Post newspaper as part of their promotional and fundraising efforts to get sponsorship to the tour of South America. We shot the groups in the Pavilion, then on the field looking down, on the field looking back to a small hill and finally [...]
Photo of Jackson Garden-Bashop runs in the Dominion Post today
One of my photos, taken during a recent Scots College vs. Wellington College rugby game was used with an article outlining Scots progress in division 1 schoolboy rugby. It was great to see one of the shots from the game get picked up, the team and in particular the player featured, Jackson Garden-Bachop are going [...]
The Hurricanes Rugby Open Day
On Sunday the Hurricanes hosted an open day in Newtown. It filled the entire rugby field and included rippa rugby, an inflatable castle and a chance to meet with the players. About 1200 children turned making it a huge success as an event. The event was run by the Rugby World Cup Legacy Group and [...]
NZI Sevens Parade through the streets of Wellington
Today I photographed the Athletes and supporting cheer teams parade through the streets of Wellington, down Lampton Quay to Civic Square. It was a major spectacle with lots of inner city workers and the last of the school holiday families lining the streets to check out the spectacle. More photos are posted here: http://marktantrum.com/Assignments/2011/February/2011_Rugby_Sevens_Parade/ I [...]
Wellington Lions play Bay of Plenty tonight
Tonight I photographed the Wellington Lions Playing the Bay of Plenty at Westpac Stadium. Here is a shot that I think came out well in terms of action and having good detail of the players expression with Hosea Gear running down the field and at another play scoring a try.
Look behind you at Rugby games
On Saturday, I went to watch my nephews play rugby for the first weekend game of the season. My youngest nephew is 5 and his game was on first at the Oriental Rongotai Football club. For the young kids, the emphasis is on fun- getting out there and having a run without worrying too much [...]