KiteSurfers

[Black Pearl]

While dropping the missus and Thomas at a party and driving along the coast I spotted this lot.

 

Its about 9°c and slinging it down with rain....so....I dashed home, bunged the 70-300mm on the Nikon and went back for a play.

I got soaked (not as much as them I'll agree) the camera was drenched (don't care its a pro camera and thats why I bought it) and the conditions were vile. 

Shot on aperture priority with the auto ISO running to keep the speeds up.

Bit grainy but a bit of fun:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[FUJI]

Well done you BP.

A fantastic action set, with my favourite being the SALUTE.

FUJI

[NannyFerret]

Smashing set BP.  They are clear and sharp mdepite the bad weather.

[bugmeister]

Absolutely bonkers (them, not you) buta great set of pictures they gave you. Full of action. Well seen and taken

[Black Pearl]

Thanks

 

The lad giving the salute runs a local surfing site so will put them up there for me - I hope to shoot them again with better light as the D300s (lovely old girl that she is) struggles at higher ISO's.

[David]

Nice set BP. Lots of action and you have captured the sense of fun those guys have. And I wouldn't worry about the grain in them - I think it adds something to them.

[Black Pearl]

One thing i had to fight was massive drop in contrast as I was shooting - might have had something to do with the entire front element getting covered in salt spray to the point I could barely see through it.

It cleaned off ok.

[annie]

Fantastic shots BP.

[Black Pearl]

A few more:

 

 

 

 

 

[Martyn]

Nice work BP, potential for some stunning action shots if the light turns in your favour.  And if you know the guy who runs the local club there is a chance you could get some of them to do close runs with a few tricks thrown in to show off their skills. Looking forward to your next set of shots with these guys!! 

[Black Pearl]

Those two were playing up to the camera which is why I went and said hello - can't wait for rough sea's and a bit of sunshine.

 

I will say that although I love my Pentax K30 for its sensor and tiny size the D300s still rocks! The AF is amazing with only a handful from 500 that missed focus, the speed is perfect for this situation and I never hit the buffer even shooting RAW files. 

The old girl still knows how to party.

[Kobione]

Fantastic set, BP - real action and a sense of fun. Those guys really did get wet!! Certainly an opportunity for you in slightly better weather. Look forward to more!

[Brian]

Great set of action shots. I know I'd be proud of them.