Ready to Race by maggiemae

Ready to Race

It was hot here today and that was very welcome! There were about 20 gliders all lined up to do these races around huge mountainous territories and I found once they were all dropped at high altitudes by the tow plane, they disappeared from sight. It would be up to 4 hours to where we would see them again. So we put our outside chairs and cushions in the locker and moved on.
This was when they were all lined up waiting for the tow planes (4) to take them away up there into the blue sky!
Three good things;
1. The other side of Lake Aivemore was actually cluttered with caravans so we kept going. Fisherman’s Bend is where we found a neat spot right by the water with no one around.
2. Still had some battery in my computer but had to be very careful.
3. Actually got TV in this remote place and John loved watching live League games!
beautiful mountain range
November 18th, 2017  
Fascinating shot!
November 18th, 2017  
Wonderful capture...the gliders, the mountains & the colour....what a fascinating sight to see them in flight.... Fav
November 18th, 2017  
So interesting. It must be amazing to be up in one of these. However, I wouldn't have the nerve!
November 18th, 2017  
They must look amazing gliding up in that sky without any sound. Quite spooky really. The white wings with that massive wingspan must look like great birds circling. Grand to move on when you feel like it!
November 18th, 2017  
Bep
Well captured against the dark mountains.
November 18th, 2017  
It must have been an amazing sight to see these gliders in the air
November 18th, 2017  
nice lighting, great background
November 18th, 2017  
Love your capture. So many gliders in one place is impressive. The thermals in that mountain area would be phenomenal.
November 19th, 2017  
Love the lines those wings make! Such a creative shot!
November 19th, 2017  
@tonydebont they always carry oxygen Tony!
November 19th, 2017  
@happypat people who glide are devoted to the sport, Pat! Empty wallets though!
November 19th, 2017  
Nice composition!
November 19th, 2017  
I like it.
November 19th, 2017  
Really nice with the mountainous background.
November 19th, 2017  
That must have been quite a sight, I like the colours in your shot, the location looks beautiful.
November 19th, 2017  
Awesome shot
November 19th, 2017  
You get to some wonderful places with your racing interests. No exception here.
November 19th, 2017  
This could be in outer space. The gliders look like strange spaceships from this angle.
November 19th, 2017  
@helenhall Always liked flying, Helen! Had my licence at one stage of my life!
November 19th, 2017  
Such an elegant looking image with all those planes against the colorful hills and mountains
November 20th, 2017  
well, at least they won't have any trees to run into
November 20th, 2017  
that is quite a sight! the white machines against the dark of the mountains. i like it!
November 20th, 2017  
The white of the gliders stands out really well from the dark scenery. I bet they get some great thermals to fly on around those mountains.
November 21st, 2017  
@dulciknit You are right, Alison - this area is well known for the thermals and consequently a world class area to glide in!
November 21st, 2017  
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