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Special Olympics

My job of a lifetime, 12 days in March 2019 working for ‘People’ the live experience agency in Abu Dhabi.

Candid event photography of two young participants in traditional attire, captured outdoors with natural movement and a softly blurred background. Visitor wearing a Special Olympics cap and accreditation lanyard kneeling indoors while holding a smartphone. Roller skaters racing on an indoor track during a Special Olympics competition, captured mid-stride in protective gear and helmets. Basketball players competing for possession during an indoor Special Olympics match. Basketball player wearing a green number 13 jersey during a Special Olympics game, captured on court with an outstretched arm. Event staff member wearing a headset and sunglasses on a sports field, captured mid-action during an international sporting event. Wide-angle photograph of a packed stadium ceremony with a central stage, dramatic lighting, and thousands of spectators surrounding the arena. Equestrian athlete in riding helmet and competition attire speaking with a team representative beside an outdoor arena during an international sporting event. Sports photography portrait of a golfer during competition, captured in a follow-through position after a shot. The athlete wears glasses, a white cap with Special Olympics branding, and a black, red, and white team polo shirt. A shallow depth of field keeps the golfer sharply focused against a softly blurred green background, highlighting concentration, technique, and the precision of the sport. Sports photography of an athlete standing on a medal podium at an international sporting event, wearing a white and red team jacket and displaying a medal on a commemorative ribbon. The athlete raises both arms above their head during the awards ceremony, while colourful stage lighting and a softly blurred event backdrop create a striking portrait that highlights achievement, recognition, and competitive sport. Sports photography of a medal ceremony at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, showing athletes standing on first-, second-, and third-place podiums wearing competition medals. Event officials stand alongside the podium, while large event branding reading “Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019” appears on the backdrop. The wide-angle composition captures the awards presentation, medal winners, and the atmosphere of an international sporting competition. Sports photography of a medal presentation ceremony at a major international sporting event. An athlete wearing a red and white team tracksuit stands on the podium displaying a silver medal on a blue event ribbon, while an official in traditional attire stands beside the podium. The image features event branding including “Abu Dhabi 2019” in the background, highlighting sporting achievement, awards presentation, and international competition. Sports photography of an athlete standing on a medal podium during an awards ceremony, wearing a black and red team tracksuit and a medal on a commemorative ribbon. The athlete raises both hands in a peace sign gesture against a brightly lit event backdrop, while the close-up composition focuses on the medal presentation and achievement at a major international sporting event. Sports photography of a medal ceremony at a major international sporting event, showing an athlete standing on a podium while holding a gold medal to their mouth and raising a clenched fist. The athlete wears a white team jacket and glasses, with a brightly lit red event backdrop creating strong contrast. The image captures a defining moment of sporting achievement, award presentation, and competition success. Sports photography of a mass-participation road race, showing runners moving toward the camera during a competitive running event. A participant wearing race bib 1387 in a blue running vest leads the foreground, while other runners with visible race numbers follow behind. The image uses a shallow depth of field to focus on the front runners, with colourful event flags, spectators, and additional participants creating a dynamic atmosphere and sense of movement. Sports photography of an equestrian rider guiding a brown horse around an indoor arena during a riding competition. The image uses a panning technique that keeps the horse and rider relatively sharp while creating motion blur in the background, emphasising speed and movement. Arena barriers, spectators, and course markers provide context for the competitive equestrian setting. Event photography of a participant taking part in a community fun run, wearing a red event T-shirt, race bib number 547, and a red visor. The participant is captured mid-race giving two thumbs up while running along a course lined with branded barriers and colourful event flags. The outdoor composition highlights participation, movement, and the vibrant atmosphere of a large-scale sporting event. Event photography of participants taking part in a family fun run during a community sporting event. A child wearing race bib 2575 runs toward the camera, while another child wearing bib 2574 runs alongside an adult participant wearing bib 2573. The outdoor scene captures movement and participation, with event barriers, spectators, and race branding visible in the background. Sports photography of a swimmer competing in an indoor pool race, captured mid-stroke between red lane markers. The athlete wears a swim cap and goggles while moving through the water, with splashes and ripples creating a dynamic sense of motion. The close-up composition focuses on athletic performance and competitive swimming, with surrounding lanes softly blurred in the background. Event photography portrait of a participant wearing a blue team uniform and accreditation lanyard, making a peace sign gesture toward the camera. The close-up composition uses natural light and a shallow depth of field to focus on facial details and hand gesture, while the background features blurred event attendees and colourful decorations, creating an engaging candid moment from a sporting event. Event photography close-up of a participant wearing a blue hoodie and accreditation lanyard at a major sporting event. The portrait-style composition focuses on the individual's face and hand gesture, with a shallow depth of field creating a softly blurred background featuring colourful event structures and branding. The image highlights candid moments and storytelling within sports and event photography. Sports photography of two volleyball players in green team jerseys communicating near the net during an outdoor competition. One jersey displays the text “ALGERIA” and the number 2, while the close-up composition focuses on player interaction and teamwork. The volleyball net and blurred seating in the background provide context for the competitive sporting environment. Sports photography of an athlete competing in a track event on an outdoor running track, captured mid-stride with race bib number 420. The athlete wears a blue Special Olympics Haiti kit, while a shallow depth of field keeps the runner in sharp focus against a softly blurred background. The image highlights determination, athletic performance, and the energy of competitive athletics. Sports photography of a track athlete sprinting down a blue running track during an athletics competition. The image captures the competitor mid-stride, wearing a race bib numbered 085, with a shallow depth of field that keeps the runner sharply in focus while softly blurring the track and background elements. The composition highlights speed, movement, and athletic performance in a competitive sporting environment. Sports photography of a track athlete sprinting around a curved running track during an athletics competition. The image captures the competitor mid-stride with a race bib numbered 749, highlighting speed, technique, and athletic performance. Curving lane markings and a softly blurred background draw attention to the action and create a dynamic sense of movement. Event photography of a large-scale stadium ceremony at night, featuring a central performance stage surrounded by dramatic beams of light, large video screens, and a crowd-filled arena. The wide-angle composition captures the scale and spectacle of the event, with illuminated stage design, theatrical lighting effects, and the prominent text “ABU DHABI” visible in the foreground. Sports photography capturing a volleyball match in an indoor arena, with one player jumping to block at the net while an opposing player spikes the ball. The image freezes a high-action moment of competitive play, highlighting athletic movement, timing, and intensity, with the net, ball, and surrounding court environment creating a dynamic sports composition. Event photography of a large-scale stadium ceremony featuring dramatic stage lighting, pyrotechnic effects, and sweeping beams of light across a packed arena. The foreground displays the text “ABU DHABI 2019,” while the illuminated central stage and surrounding audience create a striking wide-angle composition showcasing the scale, energy, and spectacle of a major live event. Sports photography of a road cyclist leaning into a corner during a race, captured with a panning technique that creates motion blur in the background while keeping the rider sharp. The athlete wears a helmet and sunglasses and rides a black road bike on a circuit track, highlighting speed, focus, and the dynamic energy of competitive cycling. Sports photography of a cyclist riding a blue road bike at speed on a race circuit, captured using a panning technique that keeps the rider in focus while blurring the background. The dynamic composition highlights motion, athletic performance, and competitive cycling, with track barriers and racing details creating a strong sense of speed and action. Sports photography of a rhythmic gymnast performing a ribbon routine during an indoor competition. The athlete is captured mid-leap on the competition floor while a long blue ribbon creates a sweeping arc across the frame. The image combines athletic movement, balance, and artistic composition, with the flowing ribbon forming a striking visual shape against a dark background. Sports photography of a rhythmic gymnast performing with a ribbon during an indoor competition. The athlete wears a blue and pink embellished leotard while creating flowing ribbon patterns against a dark background. The image captures precision, movement, and artistic expression, with the colourful ribbon forming elegant curves above the competition floor. Sports photography of a two-person sailing team racing a dinghy on turquoise water, captured mid-manoeuvre as the crew lean out over the side to balance the boat. The image highlights speed, teamwork, and technical sailing skill, with the white sail, splashing water, and an orange race marker creating a dynamic maritime composition. Sports photography capturing two volleyball players in green team jerseys embracing near the net during a match. The close-up composition focuses on the interaction between the athletes, with one jersey displaying the text “ALGERIA” and the number 2, while the volleyball court and spectators appear softly blurred in the background.

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