This gallery holds the photos I took of the 2022 IRONMAN Alaska. It also contains the photos Suzanne Dvorak took. Uploading is now complete. I was credentialed to shoot for the Anchorage Daily News.
This gallery originally held just the earliest uploads, most of which I sent on deadline to the Anchorage Daily News, and most of which ran in the electronic edition on August 9. I moved those early uploads to a new gallery just for them. All the same images are also in this gallery, although some have been reedited.
Although selection on deadline for the ADN was prompt, it took much longer to go through all the image files produced by three cameras to select, process, and upload these photos, since there were about 7400 to consider. The gallery includes Suzanne Dvorak’s very nice panning shots of most of the leaders in the bike leg in the rain, about two miles from the finish. You might enjoy reliving a wet ride.
As always, huge athletic effort was on display. Many thanks to the athletes for the fine performances and gritty effort.
August 9 note: Most of the original few photos were submitted to the Anchorage Daily news with my captions. The ADN ran most, with a long story in the electronic edition. Here is the link. √
https://www.adn.com/sports/2022/08/08/anchorages-todd-jackson-leads-local-contingent-in-ironman-alaska/ The link works, but may not be visible unless you are a subscriber or guest. The ADN article focused on Anchorage athlete Todd Jackson. At the ADN's request near deadline I also sent in two Jackson shots (biking, running). ADN led with the running shot of Jackson.
I missed a lot of Alaska athletes, unavoidably, given the transitions and the weather and my responsibilities. There were times I had to simply cover the cameras and stop shooting (a luxury the entrants couldn't afford). I finally, as the rain continued and the time flew, had to quit shooting and begin selecting the files needed by the ADN. Since I was credentialed with Ironman for the ADN, my responsibility was to get high quality images to the ADN on deadline. Shooting every competitor would have been inconsistent with that responsibility, apart from the weather.
All photographers want their work seen, and I’ve done two recent things to encourage that. First, I contacted IRONMAN media to see if the organization might want to use my images somehow. We are discussing the details.
Second, on August 24 I enabled a price list for this gallery, mainly so anyone can get small digital files for free. I am only offering three items. The smallest digital image files are appropriate for smartphones, etc., and anyone can "buy" them for free. Just select the image you want and "buy" it in the low resolution size. Go to checkout, where the assigned price is zero. Thus, the image is free. You will get an email with download instructions. Most people don’t want giant posters of themselves, and small 2x3 or 4x6 images are plenty.
Many will not want any image. They are welcome to browse through the gallery without charge.
I am offering one other purchase option: a commercial high-res file is $260 (plus tax).
I am offering this reluctantly, to prevent commercial piracy.
I urge everyone to support the regular Ironman photographers by purchasing from them preferentially. I don't want to compete with photographers whose income probably depends on sales. I figure my small free files are too low-res to threaten “real” sales from the Ironman photogs. I would like people to see my work, but I am not seeking sales.
But, as usual, if there are ever any sales of my race photos, I will donate the proceeds to the Alyeska Ski Club, a 501(c)(3), whose races I photograph.
As always, please email me if you have any questions or comments.
[email protected] Thanks for looking.
By the way, these are the captions I sent the ADN with the photos I submitted:
Bib 79
Canadian Liz Cullen celebrates as she enters the finishing chute for the IRONMAN Alaska, at the end of the marathon, the final event, 10 hours and 23 minutes after beginning, with the swim leg, and transitioning to a 112-mile bike ride, before starting the full marathon.
Bib 121 (red and yellow jersey)
Juneau’s John Bursell splashes into the finish of the last event, the marathon, in the IRONMAN Alaska, after first completing the swim and bike segments. He won his class, age 55-59 and was the 21st overall male.
Bib 145 (white top, in finishing chute)
Alex Whetman of the Salt Lake City Tri Club is within a few exuberant steps of the finish line after giving a dominant performance in the Ironman Juneau. He was the first male overall, finishing 12 minutes 22 seconds ahead of Franklin Rice, in second.
Bib 710 (biker in black)
As she approaches the finish line for the bike leg of the Ironman Alaska, Anchorage’s Amber Stull starts taking off her bike shoe to speed her transition to the marathon run. The sun was briefly bright when she rolled in, but mud and dirt on her bike and legs were caused by rain on the road during the bike leg.
Bib 145
Alex Whetmore, who ultimately won the Ironman Alaska by more than 12 minutes, dismounts from his bike before transitioning to the marathon. His visor reflects the bike finish line and road center line.
No bib number showing (silver helmet, blue Felt bike, red truck)
Rain during the bike leg of the Ironman Alaska didn’t dampen Jetson Swayze’s spirits, even through his tires and passing vehicles, kicked up spray and road debris. He was the eighth male overall and second in 35-39.
bandaged leg
Injuries were inevitable during the grueling Ironman Alaska race, and cool, wet conditions also prevented some competitors from finishing.
