I have been racing in nearly all distances of triathlons over the last few years. In the world of sports, Ironman™ is known as the most difficult single-day sporting event in the world.

Ironman racing demands a huge amount of training and competing. As you compete you quickly see some of the professionals as well as the ‘legendary’ triathletes at various races. It doesn’t take long to see the ‘stars’.

We’ve been lucky enough to capture several world-renowned athletes in the pictures. I must confess, however, that my wife Deb is the ‘photo expert’ and that most of these pictures were taken by her.

But before you start taking those pictures did you know that our Stay Focused Press guide helps you shoot that special moment, that ‘just-right’ angle with the correct settings for you DSLR camera. As amateur photographers we have had to brush up on our camera’s myriad features countless times; by using our own Stay Focused Guides. We write them; we publish them; we use them ourselves. Go to stayfocusedpress.com and look for the guide for your particular camera.

So take advantage of opportunity. Keep you eyes open and your camera close by. To see more celebrity photos please visit the Stay Focused Gallery.

Pro Chris MacDonald and Us

Ironman Hall of Fame  Greg Welch

3x Ironman World Champion MS Wellington

Pro Iroman Andy Potts (U of M)

Ironman Florida Women’s Winner

Ms Chrissie Wellington – World Champion

Written by Jim Oldfield, Jr.

I’m an avid fan of swimming, biking and running in sanctioned racing events. I enjoy the training, the friendships, and the excitement of anticipation before the race. But, my most enjoyable moment comes at the finish line!

This is where the action ends. The finish line is where you’ve proven you’ve accomplished something of note. Many of the races we participate in are photographed by professionals that are always stationed at the finish line to catch you crossing it.

Of all the race photos that are available of you that are taken during the race, the finish line photo remains, as it should be, the most important and most popular photo for you.
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