Official Olympic Torch route thread

[greenoak]

great photos guys

 

[madmatt]

u get any good ones mate? and can admin please move this if they read it...

 

[Lesd90]

 

[tuttonp]

LesD90 - cracking shot mate!!!!

 

[alix]

here 5 from me from a very hot and sunny swansea

 

[AJQS]

Blaenau Ffestiniog:


Olympic Torch @ Blaenau by R. Alan Jones, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Relay by R. Alan Jones, on Flickr

 

[Jazzmonkey]

Two nice shots there Alan.....looking forward to it coming through Llandudno/Colwyn Bay tomorrow on its journey through North Wales.

 

[AJQS]

Thankyou

Some more from Pwllheli, photographing in crowds really not my forte!


Keeping up with the younguns by R. Alan Jones, on Flickr


Getting in the swing by R. Alan Jones, on Flickr


Torch Relay @ Pwllheli by R. Alan Jones, on Flickr


Olympic torch relay @ Pwllheli by R. Alan Jones, on Flickr


Got your Number by R. Alan Jones, on Flickr

Best of luck in Llandudno!

 

[Jazzmonkey]

The Olympic Torch came through locally today on it's journey through North Wales. Some shots of very many I took. A great atmosphere helped by fantastic weather.
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CONWY ROAD by jazzbeardie, on Flickr
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TORCHBEARER IN EIRIAS PARK by jazzbeardie, on Flickr
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TORCH CHANGEOVER by jazzbeardie, on Flickr
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EIRIAS PARK GATES by jazzbeardie, on Flickr
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LEAVING EIRIAS PARK by jazzbeardie, on Flickr

 

[Trappe]

Slightly out of Synch...

Blaenau Ffestiniog

IMG_2837 by RoryT, on Flickr


police by RoryT, on Flickr


IMG_9752 by RoryT, on Flickr


Olympic torch at Blaenau Ffestiniog by RoryT, on Flickr


Olympic torch at Blaenau Ffestiniog by RoryT, on Flickr

 

[pchidell]

Some photos today from Chester:

The torchbearer:

Closeup of the torch:

Lighting another torch:

The crowds in Chester after the passing of the torch:

 

[Jameshuwdodd]

It came through Shrewsbury at lunchtime and then got on a bus


Olympic Torch Relay Shrewsbury by JamesHuwDodd, on Flickr

 

[dmb]

Could have predicted it - the torch got slightly damp in Crewe.


Torch in drizzle at Crewe by David M Bloor, on Flickr

My you do have to be quick to get more than one shot

 

[shogran]

Some really great shots from everyone so far! The atmosphere at the run is amazing, especially considering the actual seeing of the runner lasts only a few seconds, if you get a chance you should definitely go to see it and get some photos

 

[D5000]

I followed the torch around Shropshire on Wednesday, had a great day, did 5 locations and got a great mix of pictures. My day was topped by meeting the Aunt and cousins of one of the runners in Pant. They were so emotional to see her. Sent them some pictures and they were overwhelmed. Just shows we take pictures....but to others they mean much much more.

1. Rhostyllen nr Wrexham

2. Has anybody got a light

3. Brimming with pride

4. Two Flames

5. A shinning light

6. Nearly there...

 

[D5000]

A few more

7. A proud Aunty

8. In safe hands

9. Cressage

10. Flagging

11. Spot the torch

If its coming near you, get your gear out and get some pictures, its an amazing atmosphere

 

[Trappe]

Well said D5000.....I had a cracking couple of hours with the crowds. Perfect photo opportunity.

 

[whiteflyer]

Horwich in Greater Manchester

 

[thekwango]

my modest efforts....Ballycastle, Northern Ireland

1. the torch and runner

2. this chap has really gotten into the spirit of things

 

[jon ryan]

From Street & Glastonbury, Day 4:

That last one isn't really part of the run. The young lady did do a leg, and went on to do this call. There were around a dozen photographers and three film crews on top of Glastonbury Tor (You have to walk up, lugging your kit, and it was a nice hot day. My, there were some sweaty snappers up there!) Possibly the footage will be used for credit sequence for TV when the time comes?

And has anyone been strapped to the back of the media wagon in the rain yet? That must be...fun! Pleasant enough on a nice day, if bumpy, but there's no protection whatsoever, and once you're on, you're on!

 

[Graham V]

Back to Bristol.....sorry, a little bit late.


Torch Bearer by Graham Vincent, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Relay by Graham Vincent, on Flickr

 

[Aspock]

Wet and windy day in Portadown, Northern Ireland

[/url] IMG_3664 by AidanPlace, on Flickr[/IMG]

Aidan

 

[CIBOX_UK]

just a few from Towyn North Wales

 

[ZoneV]

A quick detour back to Bangor, North Wales... a couple from last week, taken from the crowd.

(Note to self: yes, you should have taken the flash. :bonk


Olympic Torch Bangor - Runner 072 by Box with a button, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Bangor - Runner 073 by Box with a button, on Flickr

 

[luciengrey]

hope you enjoy, I know I missed the focus on a couple of the shots on the blog, but the torch was fine I think.

 

[blythieboy]

Is it still alight?

 

[architectfadi]

hope you enjoy, I know I missed the focus on a couple of the shots on the blog, but the torch was fine I think.

What settings did you use? Just wondering why the flame is not showing in the picture? Thanks

 

[essdee]

Taken at the Clydebank leg this morning


Olympic Torch Relay - Clydebank by Stevie Doogan, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Relay - Clydebank by Stevie Doogan, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Relay - Clydebank by Stevie Doogan, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Relay - Clydebank by Stevie Doogan, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Relay - Clydebank by Stevie Doogan, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Relay - Clydebank by Stevie Doogan, on Flickr

 

[Bobby G]

Des Clarke in Queen Street Glasgow and James McAvoy

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[/url] _BG43206 by bobby.gavin, on Flickr[/IMG]

[/url] _BG43183 bw by bobby.gavin, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[Mikesphotaes]

Torch in Alloa.

Geese a light, Jimmy!

Hard-working togs......

 

[Loopy]

From sunny Stakeford in Northumberland this morning. Not my images, my sisters but she won't mind me sharing. People were still lining the roads.

 

[Loopy]

And some of mine from a slightly less soggy Blyth.
Pants one of the torch bearer but the others are ok.
Huge turn out too despite the weather.

 

[DizMatt]

IMG_5291 by DizMatt, on Flickr


IMG_5295 by DizMatt, on Flickr


IMG_5305 by DizMatt, on Flickr



IMG_5419 by DizMatt, on Flickr


IMG_5420 by DizMatt, on Flickr

 

[DazJW]

A couple of people turned out in Middlesbrough this evening. The torch is in both of these though it might take a little while to spot in the first one.


Olympic Torch Relay 2012 - Albert Rd, Middlesbrough by DazJW, on Flickr


Olympic Torch Relay 2012 - Albert Rd, Middlesbrough by DazJW, on Flickr

 

[Barrysprout]

We had an early morning start while on the Isle of Lewis to see the Stornoway leg of the torch relay. Started at 6.30 AM ish and finished at 7.30 AM.

Monday 11/06, didn't get back home to post until now.


Olympic Torch - Stornoway by barrysprout, on Flickr


Olympic Torch - Stornoway by barrysprout, on Flickr


Olympic Torch - Stornoway by barrysprout, on Flickr


Olympic Torch - Stornoway by barrysprout, on Flickr


Olympic Torch - Stornoway by barrysprout, on Flickr


Olympic Torch - Stornoway by barrysprout, on Flickr

 

[James J]

Few from Hull


Blinding Fire by jjohnson2012, on Flickr


Smile and wave by jjohnson2012, on Flickr


Olympic Torches by jjohnson2012, on Flickr


Torch Bokeh by jjohnson2012, on Flickr


Patriotism by jjohnson2012, on Flickr

 

[James J]

Few more from Hull


First Olympic Torch Runner Hull 2 by jjohnson2012, on Flickr


Olympic Torch 2012 by jjohnson2012, on Flickr

 

[uberdude]

wait until it hits Rochdale, it is generally always wet! The scenery en route ain't particularly well mapped out either but I'm hoping to get something!

 

[uberdude]

here we are, in between showers & sunshine!

 

[Woblee]

The torch passed through Heywood (nr. Rochdale) today. There were big crowds which made it difficult and the runner (Peter Warden) passed very quickly.

From the olpmpic runners page LINKY

Peter competed in the 1964 olympics as a 400m Hurdler and has coached athletes of all levels for 50 years from school children to Olympic athletes, he has given his time to help others succed. Peter's effots have gone unrecognised for most of those 5o years. but if you ask Kriss Akibussi ( former 400m Hurlder who the 3 most infulencail people in his athletics career are Peter Warden is one. Peter would be proud and hournered to be able to take part in this historic event. All he does he does for the love of athletics and not reward.