Comments on: Shooting Divers - Olympic Edition

By: dk.au

dk.au — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:40:21 +0000

Indeed Nabs - it’s quite the standout series from this Olympics as far as I’m concerned. Laforet’s quite an accomplished Editorial photographer as well. His work on Katrina is extraordinary http://www.laforetvisuals.com/main.php

By: FDB

FDB — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:08:21 +0000

“He did brilliantly to break the Chinese stranglehold but I fear for his future in other respects.”

So he’s a pretty good diver but as a gay, just not up to scratch? When WILL we find someone to break that Chinese pole-smoking stranglehold?!?

By: Nabakov

Nabakov — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:54:18 +0000

Fucking great photos by the way. A brilliant insight into the strain and effort that makes it look so effortless for the spectators.

By: Nabakov

Nabakov — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:42:33 +0000

Now there’s an marketing angle for the AIS.

“Are you talented? Determined to win? Yet a little bit special? The Australian Institute of Sport welcomes you. We don’t care who you love and how*. As long as you win Gold! Gold! Gold! for Australia!

*Offer void for those only winning Bronze or just qualifying.

By: saint

saint — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:28:38 +0000

Yes, some like to make the fuss.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:09:42 +0000

He seemed like a really nice boy too!

By: Pavlov's Cat

Pavlov's Cat — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:06:55 +0000

Terry, yes, I noticed that too. What a contrast to poor Greg Louganis.

By: Terry

Terry — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:19:17 +0000

Very interesting to note that Seven News tonight featured Matthew Mitcham’s partner Lachlan without much fuss or comment about his being a ‘gay athlete’.

By: Fine

Fine — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:25:59 +0000

He’s an interesting sounding guy. I think he looks a lot like Ian Thorpe.

By: saint

saint — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:41:03 +0000

Diver Dan only amongst some men, Helen. He did brilliantly to break the Chinese stranglehold but I fear for his future in other respects.

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:18:54 +0000

Oh yes - we watched Matthew Mitcham win the mens’ 10m platform - doesn’t he look like David Wenham?! Hubba hubba! How much do you bet he’ll be known as Diver Dan after this (if he isn’t already?)

I enjoy diving from heights, but 10 m is bit much for me!