The Red Racer by maggiemae

The Red Racer

The extreme scene on this desert floor was enhanced by light and intersected by huge dust wind clouds across the flats!

The film crew were getting a good handle on Lee’s riding over this amazing territory! This is the Indian Motorcycle that has established itself - and its Rider for a potential history making scene!


Three good things:
1. We missed Lee’s official, second run as it was rushed through - he was clocked at 161.5mph but he said his motorbike got up to 179mph. A good result!
2. I sat inside the truck with air conditioning on and only went out for a possible photo. One was another pic of the film crew interviewing John and Lee.
3. Sand in my hair washed out with a good shower!
Stunning! Instant fav for this fabulous image! So so exciting! Thanks for sharing this Maggie!
May 22nd, 2017  
Great shot and location!
May 22nd, 2017  
Very cool shot. Love the red against the white. Fav
May 22nd, 2017  
Very cool. Great capture
May 22nd, 2017  
Sounds like quite the day. Love this photo, you did well to capture it.
May 22nd, 2017  
Such an exciting event, and wonderful photo to capture the memory! Fav!
May 22nd, 2017  
Great capture and exciting for sure! Tough conditions for everyone I'm sure. Fav!
May 22nd, 2017  
Ooh Maggie , you must have the time of your life -- so much exciting events and speed . A soper edit on this image -- glad you have an air conditioned truck yo cool down and be out of the blowing sand ! fav
May 22nd, 2017  
Fabulous history making shot. Spectacular to know that you are part of this process… And we are too since you are sharing it with us
May 22nd, 2017  
Great shot...Fav
May 22nd, 2017  
Fantastic.
May 22nd, 2017  
Wonderful history making shot, love the high key and contrast.
May 22nd, 2017  
Great shot, what a great experience. Lots of photo ops
May 22nd, 2017  
Looks so great place and awesome captured the moment !!!
May 22nd, 2017  
Fantastic capture of the bike, the rider and the other photographers.
May 22nd, 2017  
interesting tonal range
May 22nd, 2017  
What a fantastic adventure you're on
May 22nd, 2017  
Wow love the red against the white!
Exciting adventure your on!
May 22nd, 2017  
Fantastic image - just perfect. Love the high-key look and great detail in the motorbike plus the photographers. Fav. I hope you try some trick photography with perspective while you are there Maggie!
May 22nd, 2017  
Oh this is awesome! Just incredible! A huge fav for me!
May 22nd, 2017  
I'm starting to really enjoy your racing shots Maggie (I wouldn't normally give a bike a second glance). You're obviously in your element.
May 22nd, 2017  
Great shot,
May 22nd, 2017  
great photo
May 22nd, 2017  
A cool image
May 22nd, 2017  
Great shot. It must be so exciting for you.
May 22nd, 2017  
Great shot
May 22nd, 2017  
this is fabulous FAV
May 22nd, 2017  
Such stark and fascinating scenery. He must be hot in that get up, though!
May 23rd, 2017  
Fabulous capture, composition
May 23rd, 2017  
great capture ... very cool that you caught the photographer too ...the desert floor makes a wonderful photo ...fav
May 23rd, 2017  
beautifully timed shot.
May 23rd, 2017  
great shot, especially with the inclusion of the photographer
May 23rd, 2017  
Perfect illustration of the speed trials and your involvement in them... What an exciting time.
May 23rd, 2017  
I bet you got better shot than the guy in the shot.
May 23rd, 2017  
Wow. wonderful capture. + the photographer capturing the photographers..
May 23rd, 2017  
Not many of us get such an opportunity. TYF sharing it with us and hoping to see more as your adventure unfolds.
May 23rd, 2017  
@yaorenliu But they had bigger cameras than me, Yao!
May 23rd, 2017  
It is an exciting time for everyone- and really something to be a part of history making. I think this shot has that feel to it. I love the high-key treatment. It really emphasizes the extreme desert conditions.
May 23rd, 2017  
Wow! Fantastic shot!
May 23rd, 2017  
Beautifully done...great exposure, great comp with the photogs included.
May 24th, 2017  
@granagringa I think that was the best too - imagine if it was just the motorbike! Probably only motorbikers would like that!
May 24th, 2017  
A brilliant image of the extreme action!
May 24th, 2017  
Fabulous shot! I love the stark white backgrounds in your cycle photos. Fav!
May 26th, 2017  
Epic.
May 29th, 2017  
Can't imagine going that fast or wanting too personally speed scares me. What a great shot and wonderful time John must be having.
May 29th, 2017  
@lesip He's having a great time - most people here have seen the film and are so pleased to meet a son of Burt Munro!
May 29th, 2017  
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