This was a blast – and thank you to Yasemin for the invite :)
A dark, lonely suburb – we got lost – no one about, silence.
And then – we come upon an old school gymnasium – with THOUSANDS of people cuing up to get in. Ok, I tend to exaggerate a little ;)
Well, we experienced Roller Derby for the first time – and I loved shooting it.
Here is a selection from the battle – hope you get a good feel for the sport ;)
Numbers are beneath each image
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LisaG, 3 months ago
I have to say this – but fuck these images really supersede the actual roller derby game…I had no idea what I was watching and how it worked. I was happy to be in great company. There are just so many images here that I’d say….yeah my favourite, instead I’ll go you one further, each works perfectly…..
Well shot.
Ok fine, number 20…..I can’t go past a G-Banger….LOL
PS – thanks Yase for the invite
Mark Jones, 3 months ago
Fantastic set of action pics. If you did not intend going there then you had a great find. Well done.
Angela McConnell, 3 months ago
that is so cool – geoff’s friend from the cafe is nicotina in number 13, will be emailing link if thats ok?
Mark German in reply to Angela McConnell’s comment, 3 months ago
Yup, sure Ange.
Just ask for a higher res (and give me a plug if they need an official tog ;) )
Luckyvegetable, 3 months ago
Alright!! I was there! I was there! These are fantastic Mark! which is why I’m using lots of punctuation!! Like, shouting!!!
Woo hoo!
Caroline Gorka, 3 months ago
Friggin’ amazing !
See why you loved it Mark LOL
Can’t say a fave… they are all as cool/hot as hell !
Luckyvegetable, 3 months ago
the only crime, of course, was that no one was there to capture our luuuverly harmonious singing outside.
Angela McConnell, 3 months ago
of course i will!!
LisaG, 3 months ago
I captured it Troy, on my inner recording playback system, will play it back for you on Friday night :))))
Christine Wilson, 3 months ago
my god these are awesome if I have to pick a fave it would be 17 I love the look on her face but seriously good shots all of them – the lighting doesn’t seem to have been a prob ISO 1600 ? you wouldn’t know it.
Cathy Cavolo, 3 months ago
Wow, awesome shots. Fantastic feel, colour, action, expressions…...oh just fantastic everything!! Looks like it was a real hoot. I can almost hear the cheering crowd and the whistle reverberating.
Yasemin Sumner, 3 months ago
Yayness!!! You capture the best moments, Mark. I’m grinning my head off. #11 and #17 are just phenomenal. All hail Kitty Von Crusher. Amazing women. Amazing night…thank you so much for coming and documenting this with such style…I’m going to forward this on to the girls if you don’t mind?
Mark German in reply to Yasemin Sumner’s comment, 3 months ago
Sure – forward away.
And give me a plug if they want an official tog ;)
Have I said that before?
bellmusker, 3 months ago
Aw…while I was dancing to ‘born with a tail’ at my Supersuckers gig, you were watching hot as hell girls knock each other around. I’m really not sure who got the better deal. Mark, as usual, superb pics!
Erin Lyall, 3 months ago
Weird sport but it definitely made for some cool shots. I love #1, partly because of the shot and partly because of her nickname… “Felicity Scragwell 0 Behave”.. love it!
Brett Foster, 3 months ago
Super cool man, what fun!
Paul Louis Vil..., 3 months ago
Awesome shots Mark! :D
skunk, 3 months ago
Brilliant work, Mark. Best Journal to date :)
Scott Ruhs, 3 months ago
Looks like you got a “bum” deal for the most part, and the rest was a “bust” LOL!
;P Great shots Mark!
Jen Cannella, 3 months ago
These are truly amazing shots…brilliant!!!
Laurie McClave, 3 months ago
They’re Grrrrreat! What fantastic shot of thes beautiful warriors!
Lam Tran, 3 months ago
Great roller rage my friend! Excellent capture of action! Well done!
gypsycaster, 3 months ago
So now I am totally inspired to go see a (game? match? brawl?) Here! I hear our local team is savage!
Your captures are amazing! Looks like a grand time was had by all!
Melissa Kirkham, 3 months ago
wow it looks like it was a very fun night, love number 17 the determination on her face is wonderful
Kristy Lee, 3 months ago
muhahahah Brilliant pics Marky :) So sad I missed out.
mariemadeleyne, 3 months ago
6 – 7 – 16 and 17 are definetely my fav.
I don’t understand at all what is that…... buit I love the determination of all the girls!
Mark German in reply to mariemadeleyne’s comment, 3 months ago
I don’t understand at all what is that…… buit I love the determination of all the girls!
Hehe Marie – neither do I ;)
Kara Rasmanis, 3 months ago
Awesome… I have a friend who plays and it is really rough, but looks fun, she tried to get me int eh team but after looking at your shots i think i bruse to easilr to survive this game…. great shots….
Mark German in reply to Kara Rasmanis’s comment, 3 months ago
I have a friend who plays and it is really rough, but looks fun, she tried to get me int eh team but after looking at your shots i think i bruse to easilr to survive this game…. great shots….
We can always Photoshop the bruises out, Kara :)
Go on – you know you want to…
Kara Rasmanis, 3 months ago
I May be tall but im too much of a princess and im sure they would just pick on me in my pink tulle tutu…... tehe
Lisadee, 3 months ago
SHIT HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lisadee, 3 months ago
Oh yeah – were is this???? Melb yes?
Hien Nguyen, 3 months ago
lol funny stuff. 9 for me lol
Mark German in reply to Lisadee’s comment, 3 months ago
Oh yeah – were is this???? Melb yes?
Yup – Resevoir :)
Jason Moses, 3 months ago
Great action shots, Mark. Love those nicknames, too.
LittleHelen, 3 months ago
Yay! I can so see all of you here! :D
Jacqueline Bar..., 3 months ago
fantastic captures! that looks like fun!
catblack, 3 months ago
hahaha this is totally groovy
my favourite sk8r ins the zebra striped one
pic 12
gr8 shots
although dont think u need to be told once again)