Beach Race by maggiemae

Beach Race

Beach Races must be the best - sand flying from behind the spinning wheels and the roar of 15 motorbikes at the starting point! Here they are lining up for the race but the start is not just yet. Tide was going out and the wind was whistling in but nowhere near the strength as it had been. Plenty of P.O’s and I’m learning how.
Three good things;
1. John handled 4 TV interviews with aplomb! Good thing they didn’t ask me - I’m not an ‘aplomb’ sort of person!
2. Learning about so many others’ experiences - life or related motorbikes.
3. I just about got pneumonia out there on the cold windy beach with my lung problems but it was definitely worth it!
What a tremendous shot - you really are right in with them, It must have been so exciting. I really like the editing and you have certainly captured the atmosphere.
November 27th, 2015  
This is awesome. Fav.
November 27th, 2015  
Very cool shot
November 27th, 2015  
Great shot. I like the hint of camera lens and what looks like a microphone in the bottom left foreground. Sounds like you had a wonderful time in amongst all the bikes.
November 27th, 2015  
Great shot Maggiemae! I can just imagine it.
November 27th, 2015  
Great photo. Looks like the Munro got it's usual weather then! I hope John was treated like royalty!
November 27th, 2015  
A great shot.
November 27th, 2015  
Outstanding capture...great composition
November 27th, 2015  
Great composition!
November 27th, 2015  
Just the most amazing shot. It must have been so exciting with the noise and atmosphere. Fav.
November 27th, 2015  
This is such a wonderful shot! I can feel the excitement waiting for the race to start! Fav!
November 27th, 2015  
Fav love it
November 27th, 2015  
Brilliant capture Maggie...Fav
November 27th, 2015  
Powerful processing and awesome composition. Fav
November 27th, 2015  
Great line-up. Fav
November 27th, 2015  
I am only on my phone atm...look forward to seeing it big on black
November 27th, 2015  
Oh and loved 1 don't think I am an aplomb type either lol
November 27th, 2015  
Expert shot. Love the lines and color and sense of excitement! A fav.
November 27th, 2015  
Super capture. It makes me hold my breath.
November 27th, 2015  
Take care of yourself so you don't get sick! This is an excellent image with those motorbikes all lined up so well! It must've been amazing to see them all starting at the same time!
November 27th, 2015  
Fab shot, great pov, right in there showing the line. The lines running away from the wheels take us to where they are going. Fav
November 27th, 2015  
What a cool shot, Maggie! Love it!
November 28th, 2015  
Neat capture!
November 28th, 2015  
Super shot! I said "Wow!" when I saw this one. A fav
November 28th, 2015  
Brilliant shot:-)
November 28th, 2015  
must have been deafening!
November 28th, 2015  
Awesome point of view
November 28th, 2015  
Amazing POV and capture FAV
November 28th, 2015  
With the white sands it gives the feeling of snow and your editing tells my brain that more snow is coming.
November 28th, 2015  
@skipt07 Its supposed to be almost summer, Skip but here on this day it was cold and very windy! At least it wasn't raining!
November 28th, 2015  
How fun is this!!! Your pov makes it so exciting I can feel it from here. I think I even have some dirt on my face.
November 28th, 2015  
@ishutter This is sand though, Kim - a bit more gritty than dirt!
November 28th, 2015  
Awesome pov of the sand racers! Fav!
November 28th, 2015  
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Super, let the chaos begin. Race these type motocross bikes couple of lifetimes ago. Fav!
November 28th, 2015  
Have just seen John on TV.. well done it looks like a fun time..
November 28th, 2015  
Great POV. I saw John's brief comment on the news just now. What an exciting event that is and everyone was so enthusiastic to be part of it. Great photo opportunity well taken
November 28th, 2015  
@kiwinanna @julzmaioro Yes, Liana and Julia - I think he spoke briefly and well! Good to view on the news and not part of the sports programme!
November 28th, 2015  
Fab. Love your pov.
November 28th, 2015  
Brilliant capture, it really catches the race atmosphere as well as thw cold conditions
November 28th, 2015  
Great pov here from the side looking at the bikes.
November 28th, 2015  
Great shot. Love the tracks.
November 28th, 2015  
Thanks for sharing.
November 28th, 2015  
I can feel the anticipation. a wonderful picture of the line up. I added my fav. congrats for being on TP and PP.

thank you for your comment on my picture of the hospital. it's situated in the middle of a very busy section of town. there is a long curved driveway leading to the house. a little further out of sight is huge parking space, beautiful grounds under tall trees. I saw it in the summertime when patients were strolling outside. my son was there years ago and I remember visiting him. you don't see the house from the busy roads.
November 28th, 2015  
Great POV and processing!
November 28th, 2015  
Wonderful sense of anticipation and excitement in this Maggie
November 28th, 2015  
Good to see this one on the PP ! it is a cracker jack shot!
November 28th, 2015  
amazing shot! fav!
November 28th, 2015  
The second time I watch this shot. FAV!!! This afternoon I looked at it sitting outside. Light was not so good.
November 28th, 2015  
Awesome shot
November 28th, 2015  
Wonderful shot, great pov and an impression of power being held in check until the start of the race. Fav.
November 28th, 2015  
tremendous shot
November 28th, 2015  
very cool pov
November 29th, 2015  
cool...fav
November 29th, 2015  
Brilliant POV, fav
November 29th, 2015  
Amazing image - and very nicely presented. Fav
November 30th, 2015  
This is such a cool shot! Did you get sprayed while you were taking it?LOL.
November 30th, 2015  
Great position you were in - VIP seats no doubt.
November 30th, 2015  
@snaphappi this year some people were allowed near the starting line - photographers and media - and me (with a VIP ticket hanging round my neck)
November 30th, 2015  
fabulous POV ....what we won't do for the perfect shot
December 1st, 2015  
Congrats on the TT!
December 4th, 2015  
@salza really?? Will mosey on over and see!
December 4th, 2015  
Yay! glad it went to the TT!
December 4th, 2015  
WOW...sorry to have missed this! Congrats on TT!!
December 5th, 2015  
The pov is wonderfully exciting!! Must have been loud!
December 5th, 2015  
@eyesmile thanks Gena - I was lucky to be in this position!
December 5th, 2015  
@amandal It was like a helicopter hovering right above your head when they started off, Amanda!
December 5th, 2015  
Wow what a brilliant shot, well done on the tt.
December 5th, 2015  
Well done. I just knew this be top twenty. Congratulations.
December 5th, 2015  
Congrats on making the TT with this Maggiemae, more than deserved!
December 6th, 2015  
How did I miss this one & its #2 in TT well done maggiemae, I deserved winner!
December 11th, 2015  
Great capture :)
December 11th, 2015  
Awesome photo… super exciting
November 6th, 2023  
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