Author Topic: My Photos from the 2009 Australian Pro. (Read 14609 times)

Vince B · « **on:** September 08, 2009, 06:09:01 PM »

I finally have the photos I took in Melbourne in March of the 2009 Australian Pro won by Kai Green. I posted the photos at a size that will allow everyone to examine up close the condition of the athletes. Kai sure knows how to isolate his muscle groups and his transitions are nothing short of an anatomy display. When he is on stage it is difficult to look at anyone else. Silvio shows a very ripped physique but you would never know it from most of his poses. Examine his serratus area and see the paper thin skin there. The light was very harsh and I dare say using too much oil spoiled the impact of several of the guys.

I was way up in the balcony using a telephoto lens on a tripod. I needed a faster shutter speed to freeze the action. I used a Nikon D300 and 70-300VR lens. Next year I will use my 5DMkII.

I used Lightroom 2 to retrieve a more accurate white balance but I made the photos darker to highlight the muscles better. There are over 200 photos there to look at. You can hold your cursors over the far right of the photos to select the size you wish to view them. You can also select 'Slide Show' and sit back and watch the photos fill your screen.

http://ovincez.smugmug.com/Bodybuilding/Australian-Pro-2009/9562352_9d84t#P-1-25

AVBG · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2009, 06:21:51 PM »

nice pics - angle aint great.

Chick · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2009, 06:23:56 PM »

You know...I've got to give credit where credit is due...

I cant believe they actually let you in the door, Basile...

Vince B · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2009, 06:32:53 PM »

Well, Bob, they didn't need a pro athletes rep at this show. The result was popular, too!

Vince B · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2009, 06:35:47 PM »

Here is my favourite shot from that contest. I have posted it on Smugmug in a separate album there at the original size which is about 6 Mb. Anyone with a home gym can get a poster printed from the original.

http://ovincez.smugmug.com/Bodybuilding/Kai-Green/9545097_mDj3P#643457130_ibbvV

tendonitis · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2009, 06:42:38 PM »

Kai really is the one guy competing today who comes closest to having Ronnie's muscularity.

hazbin · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:19:20 PM »

Vince always gets the best seats in Australia.

The ChemistV2 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:21:59 PM »

Quote from: Vince Basile on September 08, 2009, 06:35:47 PM

Here is my favourite shot from that contest. I have posted it on Smugmug in a separate album there at the original size which is about 6 Mb. Anyone with a home gym can get a poster printed from the original. [/b]
http://ovincez.smugmug.com/Bodybuilding/Kai-Green/9545097_mDj3P#643457130_ibbvV

Wiggs wants to know if his Thighmaster and pink dumbells qualify as a home gym. He needs the Kai Green poster....desperately.

Sir Bigness · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:37:21 PM »

Great pics Vince!!
I think Kai will be the Big Surprise (not anymore i guess) at this years Olympia!! Tony, too bad for that pec tear!! He looks great too though!! Tiny fuckin' waist!! Silvio, top ten!!

240 is Back · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:39:40 PM »

LOL@ One-year photo

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:45:30 PM »

Great shots Vince. Does that mean you will be down again next year?

Vince B · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:03:40 PM »

Hi Tony. Yes, I love Melbourne. Lots of interesting subjects to photograph there. I have to process the photos I took at your gym and at the contest in the lobby.

Vince B · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:15:19 PM »

Here is a shot of a ship wreck near Sale, Victoria.

jwb · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:38:40 PM »

How come they reversed the negative on the 1980 arnold shot... he never did that pose with his left arm

Vince B · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:39:16 PM »

My favourite building in Melbourne, the Eureka Tower. You can go up to the top to look around. Quite the sight from up there.

Vince B · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:40:30 PM »

Quote from: jwb on September 08, 2009, 08:38:40 PM

How come they reversed the negative on the 1980 arnold shot... he never did that pose with his left arm

I was surprised when someone pointed this out to me. Editors do that to fit the photo in with headers, etc.

jwb · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:41:33 PM »

nice pic...

Vince B · « **Reply #17 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:42:32 PM »

The guy who 'beat' Bob C at the Masters Pro a few years ago.

Vince B · « **Reply #18 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:44:18 PM »

Silvio looked great. He gets all stiff and odd looking sometimes when he poses on stage. Look at how good he looks in this lat spread.

Vince B · « **Reply #19 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:53:23 PM »

Lee Priest was popular with his Aussie fans. He was still training even with that cast and was handling 120 lb dumbbell with his good arm/shoulder!

Vince B · « **Reply #20 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:58:36 PM »

I finally met Rusty Jeffers. A popular guy. He posed in the lobby for his fans. Quite the showman.

io856 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:00:11 PM »

Hi Vince,

Was Kai popular with the Melbourne fans?

I might make the trip to melbourne next year... meet some of the pros... I hope Dennis James makes it out.

Vince B · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:00:35 PM »

Luke told me he is training for the Australian Pro 2010. It is impossible for a bodybuilder to be around contests and not get the urge to compete again.

Vince B · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:05:14 PM »

Quote from: io856 on September 08, 2009, 09:00:11 PM

Hi Vince,

Was Kai popular with the Melbourne fans?

The Aussie fans know quality when they see it. Kai had a long line of fans waiting patiently to buy his photos. The line to see him was longer than the combined ones for everyone else! That was a surprise. He was very popular with the fans. I didn't stay for the finals but he wowed the audience at the judging. They didn't need judges to know who the winner was.

240 is Back · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:06:52 PM »

luke wood looking big once again

Author Topic: My Photos from the 2009 Australian Pro. (Read 14609 times)

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