More JetSki madness from the Tees Barrage..

[GSH]

I see there's already a couple of threads from this one. Those damn POTN members get everywhere these days...

We got a lovely sunny day which looked like Summer from inside the car. Then i got out to be faced with the usual freezing wind that goes with anything remotely near the River Tees.

1. There's some determination in those eyes..
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/JSRA/JSRA-0008.jpg

2. The bigger machines are frighteningly fast. 1 major plus point is that they throw so much water out of the back, you don't need to worry about backgrounds..hah !
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/JSRA/JSRA-0027.jpg

3. They may be smaller but they're just as competetive..
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/JSRA/JSRA-0142.jpg

4. I did my best to get some "racing" shots as opposed to single shots..here's one of a select few..
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/JSRA/JSRA-0353.jpg

5. Almost completely out of the water..
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/JSRA/JSRA-0538.jpg

6. The Freestylers were completely mad. You know this had to hurt..
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/JSRA/JSRA-0691.jpg

7. I thought these things were meant to go IN the water ?
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/JSRA/JSRA-0845.jpg

8. Bonkers !
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/JSRA/JSRA-0914.jpg

For those who like to know these things 1, 7 & 8 were on the 1DMK2N & Sigma 120-300. All the others were with the Sigma 500 f4.5 EX...which i am extremely happy with.

Thanks for looking. Rabbit away as you wish.

[KevB]

Excellent shots Geoff. That lens is working a treat :D

[sxipro]

#6 he was trying to fit one last trick in before the end of his routine, i was surprised he tried that as he had not jumped of a wake and boat 181 must have been good for pics as i got a few crackers of him too

think i might sell the canon lens and take a trip to RGB for a sigma :) some very beautiful and very clear pictures #3 is a friends son just about to start his teenage years.....

[ALALAL_1]

Great pics again Geoff...

Thanks for the dates sxipro
might have a pop down next sunday see if can my eye in on the new camera..

[GAELICSTORM7]

erm Geoff............ none of those have wheels, didn't think you did non wheelie things ?

anyhoo, cracking shots good to see you using your considerable skills in other fields !

Alan

[darren h]

They are all cracking shots Geoff and hard to pick a favourite, #2 i think or maybe 7 or 8

[jim9449]

Very good Geoff, the shots give a great sensation of the speed those guys are doing

[aaronactive]

lol, #6 is a crackup

jetski photos are fun, because you can go fast shutter and quite easily snap off great shots or drag the shutter a little and do some pans..

[chrispons]

What a great set ,Geoff,more top pictures.
Amazing action ,and so clear and bright.
Pons

[petrolhead]

Jesus, those guys are loonies :)

Some great action shots and probably made up for the poor day on Saturday

[kipper]

Great shots Geoff. No6 - that's some breaking method hope he doesn't ride motorbikes - MAD!!! :p:lol:

[khall]

Good set of pictures, is it normal practice to use your head to slow you down as on the sixth?......:)

[CarlEOgden]

Excellent shots!

Carl.

[GSH]

Thanks everyone :)

[Ian_H]

Somebody was busy at the weekend:) I really like shots 1 & 4 as they are showing that there is a race going on, 6 7 & 8 are just mad!!


Cheers
Ian

[AzzA]

Just replied to Simon's thread... these are also quality, good stuff Geoff! #5 stands out for me, like the way you can see his route. Also the "racing" shots are good... as discussed around here recently it's good to actually show the "racing" every now and then :)

[GSH]

Somebody was busy at the weekend:)


It keeps me off the streets Ian :D. I might be at Croft on Friday too if there's a pre-weekend test for the Support races.

Just replied to Simon's thread... these are also quality, good stuff Geoff! #5 stands out for me, like the way you can see his route. Also the "racing" shots are good... as discussed around here recently it's good to actually show the "racing" every now and then :)

The strange thing about the bigger Jet Skis is the amount of spray tends to hide any of the chasing pack so the smaller machines are best for racing shots. As i've only shot these once before i'm very happy how these turned out :)


Thanks (again) for the comments.

[Croasdail]

... and again, very nice shots. Looks like those who went were rewarded with some nice shots.

[petrolhead]

Just been having an other look with Jeff and I must say photo No 3 is just fantastic

[Mitch F]

awesome, i think the standup/ski class may be the 2nd best motorsport behind moto gp :) . hope my ski is done by summer!

great shots

[eXc450]

#6 ....hope he didnt have his visor on his helmet, would near rip ya head off

[Mitch F]

and what's this with little kids riding hydrospaces? how in the hell do they have $25k that i don't have!?