For Assignment 5 we have to send to our tutor:-
- the portfolio of captioned images
- a synopsis of the event and the images in about 250 words, emphasising the special and distinctive nature of the coverage
- evidence of marketing efforts
Image Portfolio
For this assignment we were required to aim for between 12-20 images with a second-select batch of about 20. I Include my images below in these two categories. All images have titles, captions and keywords embedded within them.
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First-select images:-
Spectators waiting for the race while a group BBQs in the field behind, Masham, North Yorkshire.
Arriving before of the publicity caravan, merchandise salesmen sell race souvenirs, Masham, North Yorkshire.
The Tour Girls cheer the crowd as the publicity caravan passes through, Masham, North Yorkshire.
The Tour de France is a mass of colour as it leaves Masham, North Yorkshire. World Champion Andre Greipel is on the extreme right.
As the race approaches the stage finish in Harrogate, the sprinters teams begin to get organised. Mark Cavendish sits at the back of his Quickstep team on the left.
Sky rider Bernie Eisel sits at the front of the peloton in support of team leader and race favourite, Chris Froome.
Preparing to spend the night in the car between Midhopestones and Bradfield, South Yorkshire.
A cycling fan paints on the road to encourage race favourite Chris Froome on the climb to Bradfield, South Yorkshire.
Local cyclists challenge themselves on the climb out of Midhopestones on the morning of day 2 of the Tour in Yorkshire, Bradfield, South Yorkshire.
Even the local youngsters are keen to test themselves on the route of the Tour de France while waiting for the race to pass through on Day Two, Bradfield, South Yorkshire.
With her polka dot glasses, green scarf and nails and yellow watch this fan has adorned herself in all the colours of the Tour de France, Bradfield, South Yorkshire.
Ashbourne cycling club members had bagged this prime spot to watch the Tour de France in South Yorkshire by leaving a car parked here for several days beforehand.
The publicity caravan entertains the crowd on Day Two of the Tour de France in South Yorkshire.
Chris Froome of Team Sky and second right rides at the front of the peloton on day two of the Tour de France in South Yorkshire.
Richie Porte, right, and Mikel Nieve, left, of Team Sky ride in support of Chris Froome on day two of the Tour de France in South Yorkshire.
Geraint Thomas protects race favourite Chris Froome of Team Sky from the wind on day two of the Tour de France in South Yorkshire.
Tail enders struggle towards the end of stage 2 of the Tour de France in South Yorkshire. Their work will have been done in support of their leaders earlier in the day.
The autobus consists of those riders who have done their work in the early part of a stage and are concentrating on reaching the finish within the cut off time. In the mountains they are often the sprinters and they give mutual support to each other.
The team car follows the peloton to provide support to any of their riders who are in trouble.
Massed crowds try to get away after the race has passed.
Second-select images:-
Spectators arrive to watch the race on bikes outside Masham.
Two fans wearing the readily available souvenir Tshirts, Masham, North Yorkshire.
Three fans ready to cheer the race outside Masham, North Yorkshire.
Fans are prepared to go to any lengths to support their favourites in the Tour de France, Masham, North Yorkshire.
Many cycling fans brought their mascots along to support 'Le Tour in Yorkshire', Masham, North Yorkshire.
A young fan amuses himself while waiting for the race, Masham, North Yorkshire.
The police and security officers all entered into the spirit of the day. Here a police motorcyclist waves to cheering fans, Masham, North Yorkshire.
Just before the riders arrive the popular publicity caravan passes through, Masham, North Yorkshire.
The all important team cars with spare bikes on the roof follow in support close behind the main peloton with race stragglers amongst them.
Overnight, fans have written the names of their favourites on the road, South Yorkshire.
A proud owner displays his beautifully refurbished vintage road bike, Tour de France, Bradfield, South Yorkshire.
Detail of a vintage road bike in celebration of cycling hero Eddy Merx, five times winner of the Tour de France, Bradfield, South Yorkshire.
Even the pet dog is dressed in Tour de France colours, here the polka dot or climber's jersey, South Yorkshire.
The local police in charge of crowd control at the Tour were enjoying the party atmosphere, Bradfield, South Yorkshire.
A local cycling club bags the prime spot at the top of the climb as the clouds gather overhead on Day 2 of the Tour de France in Soth Yorkshire.
French gendarmes form part of the security operation for the Tour de France in South Yorkshire.
The publicity caravan entertains the crowd on Day Two of the Tour de France in South Yorkshire.
The motorcycle advertising the Tour's main sponsor passes as part of the publicity caravan.
Mavic provide the neutral support for the Tour de France and are on hand to replace a bike or a wheel of a rider who becomes separated from their team car.
The autobus consists of those riders who have done their work in the early part of a stage and are concentrating on reaching the finish within the cut off time. In the mountains they are often the sprinters and they give mutual support to each other.
Synopsis of the event and images.
The Tour de France is an annual, international cycle race organised by ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation. It was created in 1903 and is now the world's third biggest sporting event. It is held in July over three weeks, attracting the top professional teams and riders from all over the world. The race is mainly run over French Roads but occasionally crosses over into neighbouring countries, including, this year, England. During it's 21 stages, the riders cover approximately 3,500 km with the rider covering the distance in the shortest time wearing the yellow jersey of the winner. The polka dot jersey goes to the best climber and the green jersey to the most consistent rider overall. 12 million spectators line the route to cheer on the riders and join in the fun with the famous publicity caravan. It is watched on television by 3.5 billion viewers world wide.
The Tour de France enthused me for this event as I am a cyclist myself and an avid Tour follower of many years standing; the race visiting England and being on my doorstep was too good an opportunity to miss. I have for many years been inspired by the work of photographers on the Tour and having looked at the work of Graham Watson, Tim de Waele and Phil Crow I had an idea of the sort of images I was after, whilst at the same time wanting to put my own spin on it.
The key images would be of the riders as the race passed by but these would be different on both days:
- wide angle shots as the riders passed in front of me and from a very low viewpoint
- distance shots with a telephoto lens to compress the perspective and from an elevated view point having identified a suitable grass bank
As well as images of the race itself, I also planned the following shots:
- having decided to spend the night in the car, I hoped for images of the build up of cars and campervans and people spending the night out
- spectators arriving to take their places by the roadside
- spectators celebrating in true Tour de France tradition i.e roadside parties, fancy dress etc
- the media publicity caravan that always precedes the race
- helicopters filming for TV
- local police, hopefully in party mood
- local cyclists trying out the route for themselves in the days/hours before the race
- the traditional grafitti on the road encouraging favourite riders and perhaps spectators producing it
Evidence of marketing.
This can be found on the relevant blog page from 11th November 2014. Apart from the correspondence on this blog, I have a meeting with the owners of Cycle Mode on 24th November for them to select the images they would like for the shop. When these have been printed mounted and framed (I do my own mounting and framing) they will be displayed in the shop and as part of my evidence for final assessment I shall photograph them in situ.
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