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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

ISLE OF MAN TT

ABC WEDNESDAY - I
Isle Of Man TT

Well what else was I going to have for the letter this week. A no brainer really. Actually it came in quite handy as I am re sorting the images due to the publication of some fresh ones in Motoaction Magazine. Folks Remember, people read your blog and see your images. The ones in the mag, are ones from the blog, and remember my best bike images don't make the blog.


Again the image was taken, back alley Taubman St. looking onto the Swan pub. It's a low res watered down blog version. This image does require a decent camera, to handle the speed, low light, a telscopic/telephoto lens and a steady hand. So this is a real bog standard job photo, because that's me a photographer. It's a dirty job but someone has to do it!

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58 comments:

  1. MisterZylSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:45 AM

    "The first race was held on Tuesday 28 May 1907"

    28 MAY?? Nice nice. I love that date so much. LOL. :)

    Wow.. Race under some act of Parliament where road could be closed for the race. Thats good to avoid any illegal race. :)

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  2. MariaSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:50 AM

    I didn't read all your information :-( I'm sorry ... but I loved the photo.

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  3. Pat - ArkansasSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    But, what else? "I"sle of Man! Great photo, and interesting narrative.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    Ooh la. What else. Magic shot.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:11 AM

    Good one - and your poor girl. I'm so sorry for you, having to do the "dirty" job of taking images like that. Life's tough! ;)
    Cheers, Klaus

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  6. bitingmidgeSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:25 AM

    .. and well done on having the pics picked up too!

    One day I'll be there for the TT.

    One day....

    Sunshine Coast Daily - Australia

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  7. GordonSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:34 AM

    A great action shot. As you know I like to take action shots, but would love a pro camera and lens; maybe one day!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    You know something I never gave Isle of Man a thought for the letter I but it's perfect. Great capture of the rider. As you say dirty work but someone has to do it.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:31 AM

    Ah the TT. Of course. Perfect but who is he? Yer man is a very clever artist to work for the BBC. They knocked me back.

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  10. photowannabeSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:35 AM

    Interesting information and of course it was a no brainer for your choice for the letter I.
    Great.

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  11. MumbaiiteAnuSeptember 17, 2008 at 3:43 AM

    wOW, cool action shot.
    And congratulations for your photos being published in the Moto Action magazine.

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  12. Maria VerivakiSeptember 17, 2008 at 5:16 AM

    i'm not a motorcycling fanatic, but i'm sure there'd be lots to see and do on your island!

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  13. BrianSeptember 17, 2008 at 5:27 AM

    A great post, watch Moto GP all the time.

    Thanks for comments on my "I" post

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  14. angelaSeptember 17, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    Cool picture, so clear, so sharp. Poor you having to do such a terrible job..

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  15. WebradioSeptember 17, 2008 at 6:47 AM

    Hello Babooshka !

    Plus de cent ans que la course existe !

    C'est vieux...

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  16. rafSeptember 17, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    What else indeed than an Isle of Man TT image. Low res or not, it delivers the thrill of action! Thanks, Babooshka!

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  17. Barbara RahalSeptember 17, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    13 supoused to be bad luck..here is just good things, great shot and ...did he win...???

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  18. Leslie:September 17, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    I have heard that this is quite the racing area!

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  19. naturglede/Randi LindSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    Greate.I enjoyed it:)

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    Well, of course... The Mountain Course.
    Our pose back in history in 1993 was due to everyone waiting for the timer on the old camera to work.

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  21. aliceSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    Yesterday evening, my husband has bought a big motor-cycle...

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  22. OlivierSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:51 AM

    encore une belle photo de course de moto. On dirait le chevalier noir.

    still a beautiful photo of motorcycle racing. Looks like the black knight.

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  23. SarahSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    congratulation Babooshka!
    you are a real Artist!

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  24. Miss_YvesSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    "Isle of man": a mythic place!
    Thanks for your visit on my blog...
    Miss Yves

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  25. Marie ReedSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    Vrooom! I love photos brimming with testosterone!

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  26. Reader WilSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    It's very clever to take a shot like that! It's just at the right time and place. I always wonder why people can ride like that and not fall!!

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  27. magiceyeSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    this is such a brilliant picture! looks like he is searching for something he dropped on the street! :)

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  28. Rinkly RimesSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for visiting Rinkly Rimes. I loved the Isle of Man when I was over there some years back, We enjoyed an evening at the theatre in Douglas, where we also got blown off our feet.

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  29. DragonstarSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    "Low res watered down blog version" it may be, but it's a lovely shot! A beautiful look at a classic cornering technique.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    A fantastic action shot. Possibly dangerous for the photographer as well. Friend of the family was killed in this race one year. It is still a thrilling race. Would love to see it insitu one day.

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  31. me ann my cameraSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    This is a lovely 'I' Image.

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  32. Burd Zel KraiSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    dynamic!
    ive always felt that taking action shots can be a little too messy, too tricky so usually steer away from them (no pun intended!), especially when the subject is moving at speeds like this!
    cool info on the TT Race too!
    unlucky 13 is lucky for you!
    nice job :)

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    Your capture is nice to see.

    The scene is nice too. I have a relative who does this for a living. Or did?

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Yep, that's me coming back ... but I'm going to keep it real cool and relaxed. Got some issues to fix and that don´t allow me to blog so often and keep in touch that ofetn ... but I sure liked seeing BABOOSHKA back in town, that is, visiting my modest corner!

    Ferreira-Pinto is a.k.a Quinttarantino; just in case.

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  35. VPSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    No problems for the letter I for you then! :D

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  36. UnknownSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    Great capture!!!

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  37. Jim KlenkeSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    I loved these pictures the first time. Every one was a keeper.

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  38. Rune EideSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    Ah, now I know what all the MC-people on the blogs were shouting about! Thank you for telling me.

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  39. Louis la VacheSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    No doubt "Mr. Vespa," Chuck Pefley would approve!

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  40. lv2scpbkSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    Good action photo.

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  41. AphotoAdaySeptember 17, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Great shot -- the excitement really comes across...
    Curious that the rider would use a "13" as his number, however...

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  42. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    Cracking shot.

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  43. HildaSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    There were motorcycles back in 1907? Do-h!

    Sounds and looks exciting!

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  44. UnknownSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Dear B,
    This photo remind me on this summer when I travelled with my boyfriend by motorbike Yamaha......Until I met him, I didn't want to hear about motorbikes, but he did everything,on his own way, to prove that it is nice and exciting expirience..Now, I agree with him

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  45. Tanya BreeseSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    Fantastic shot Babooshka...I would love to be right there on the side watching!

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  46. NevaSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    Wow....looking at this reminds me of why I am afraid of riding one of these.

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  47. Bear NakedSeptember 17, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    Interesting and Informative post for ABC Wednesday letter I.

    Bear((( )))

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  48. mrsnesbittSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Oh WOW! I loved this B! We will be seeing some of the racers on Sunday as the Gold Cup Races are on at Scarborough. I'll have my camera with me so will hopefully get some good pictures.

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  49. tr3ntaSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    great catch... Bravo...

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  50. ShelaghSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    Great shot - worth the effort to get that split second

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  51. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    You got it!

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  52. EkiSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    what an intense moment you captured here!

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  53. AntoniaSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    masterpiece! cheers!

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  54. Ken MacSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    "And you want to see what they won't show" well, send it on and we'll post it on this side of the Atlantic!

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  55. Kim from HiraethSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    Great capture! Interesting post!

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  56. KenSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    You're right it is a no brainer. Nice bit of history.

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  57. kmlSeptember 21, 2008 at 2:47 AM

    Excellent shot of the bike in action!

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  58. Nikki - Notes of LifeSeptember 21, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    Dad tries to go over every year for the TT (and if not the TT, then the Manx). He stays in Ramsey, of course!

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