K-1II, the Bigma and a wet, windy day.

MarkJerling · 09-14-2020, 08:03 PM - **21 Likes**

Not the nicest day, a wide river and my Sigma 50-500mm long lens on the sturdy tripod. Here's some examples of the Wairarapa Multisport Club 2020 Ruamahanga Kayak Race.

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**Larrymc** · 09-14-2020, 08:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Excellent images, Mark!! looks like the Big Ma and the K-1II performed well.

MarkJerling · 09-14-2020, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Excellent images, Mark!! looks like the Big Ma and the K-1II performed well.

Thank you. Yes, it's a good combination.

**UncleVanya** · 09-14-2020, 10:11 PM - **1 Like**

Well shot!

Unregistered User 8 · 09-14-2020, 10:54 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

K-1II, the Bigma and a wet, windy day.

Hang on, hang on, hang on...................................something is a bit fishy here...

Everyone says that Pentax is no good for sports or action photography.

So, what am I supposed to believe now, my own eyes..............or talking heads on the web.................:

Great images Mark, well captured mate.

**macman24054** · 09-15-2020, 02:15 AM - **1 Like**

Great images. Well done!

**BigMackCam** · 09-15-2020, 02:52 AM

An excellent set, Mark! I trust everyone was happy with your documentation of the event?

**gaweidert** · 09-15-2020, 06:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pjv

Hang on, hang on, hang on...................................something is a bit fishy here...

Everyone says that Pentax is no good for sports or action photography.

So, what am I supposed to believe now, my own eyes..............or talking heads on the web.................:

Great images Mark, well captured mate.

They were all paddling upstream so they were basically sitting still.

Unregistered User 8 · 09-15-2020, 06:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

They were all paddling upstream so they were basically sitting still.

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Not a Number · 09-15-2020, 08:44 AM - **1 Like**

Really well done action portraits. And I'm willing to bet that the smiles are not for the camera as they seem to be having a grand old time.

**kiwi_jono** · 09-15-2020, 01:36 PM

Great series Mark! Well done.

**sergysergy** · 09-15-2020, 01:53 PM - **1 Like**

Great action shots! The Bigma is an underrated lens. If you know how to use it it is a great telephoto.

MarkJerling · 09-15-2020, 02:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pjv

Hang on, hang on, hang on...................................something is a bit fishy here...

Everyone says that Pentax is no good for sports or action photography.

So, what am I supposed to believe now, my own eyes..............or talking heads on the web.................:

Great images Mark, well captured mate.

Now now. You've seen me post cycling too! You've been watching too much $$$ony Northrop!

MarkJerling · 09-15-2020, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

They were all paddling upstream so they were basically sitting still.

With the river at 120 cubic metres per second, I don't think so!

MarkJerling · 09-15-2020, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by macman24054

Great images. Well done!

Originally posted by BigMackCam

An excellent set, Mark! I trust everyone was happy with your documentation of the event?

Originally posted by Not a Number

Really well done action portraits. And I'm willing to bet that the smiles are not for the camera as they seem to be having a grand old time.

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

Great series Mark! Well done.

Originally posted by sergysergy

Great action shots! The Bigma is an underrated lens. If you know how to use it it is a great telephoto.

Thank you everyone.

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09-14-2020, 08:06 PM - 2 Likes	#2
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Excellent images, Mark!! looks like the Big Ma and the K-1II performed well.

09-14-2020, 10:00 PM	#3
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421 Original Poster	Originally posted by Larrymc Excellent images, Mark!! looks like the Big Ma and the K-1II performed well. Thank you. Yes, it's a good combination.

09-14-2020, 10:11 PM - 1 Like	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,452	Well shot!

09-14-2020, 10:54 PM - 4 Likes	#5
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by MarkJerling K-1II, the Bigma and a wet, windy day. Hang on, hang on, hang on...................................something is a bit fishy here... Everyone says that Pentax is no good for sports or action photography. So, what am I supposed to believe now, my own eyes..............or talking heads on the web.................: Great images Mark, well captured mate.

09-15-2020, 02:15 AM - 1 Like	#6
macman24054 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Axton, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 461	Great images. Well done!

09-15-2020, 02:52 AM	#7
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,688	An excellent set, Mark! I trust everyone was happy with your documentation of the event?

09-15-2020, 06:16 AM - 2 Likes	#8
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by pjv Hang on, hang on, hang on...................................something is a bit fishy here... Everyone says that Pentax is no good for sports or action photography. So, what am I supposed to believe now, my own eyes..............or talking heads on the web.................: Great images Mark, well captured mate. They were all paddling upstream so they were basically sitting still.

09-15-2020, 06:21 AM - 1 Like	#9
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by gaweidert They were all paddling upstream so they were basically sitting still. ...................................................

09-15-2020, 08:44 AM - 1 Like	#10
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Really well done action portraits. And I'm willing to bet that the smiles are not for the camera as they seem to be having a grand old time.

09-15-2020, 01:36 PM	#11
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Great series Mark! Well done.

09-15-2020, 01:53 PM - 1 Like	#12
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	Great action shots! The Bigma is an underrated lens. If you know how to use it it is a great telephoto.

09-15-2020, 02:47 PM - 2 Likes	#13
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421 Original Poster	Originally posted by pjv Hang on, hang on, hang on...................................something is a bit fishy here... Everyone says that Pentax is no good for sports or action photography. So, what am I supposed to believe now, my own eyes..............or talking heads on the web.................: Great images Mark, well captured mate. Now now. You've seen me post cycling too! You've been watching too much $$$ony Northrop!

09-15-2020, 02:48 PM	#14
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421 Original Poster	Originally posted by gaweidert They were all paddling upstream so they were basically sitting still. With the river at 120 cubic metres per second, I don't think so!

09-15-2020, 02:50 PM	#15
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421 Original Poster	Originally posted by macman24054 Great images. Well done! Originally posted by BigMackCam An excellent set, Mark! I trust everyone was happy with your documentation of the event? Originally posted by Not a Number Really well done action portraits. And I'm willing to bet that the smiles are not for the camera as they seem to be having a grand old time. Originally posted by kiwi_jono Great series Mark! Well done. Originally posted by sergysergy Great action shots! The Bigma is an underrated lens. If you know how to use it it is a great telephoto. Thank you everyone.