Amelia Earhart
In many respects, Amelia Earhart is the very embodiment of a modern, 20th century woman.
Photography
Sennett’s Bathing Beauties
Mack Sennett is the man credited with bringing slap-stick comedy to film for the first time, the actor, writer and director also gave Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Gloria Swanson, The Keystone Kops, Bing Crosby, and W. C. Fields their start in show business.
Mystery Indian
This is another one of those mystery photographs where I ask you, our learned readers, to let us know what motorcycle model that this and if any of you have any backstory on the picture in question.
The Expedition Wooden Tripod
The Expedition Wooden Tripod is built in Germany by Berlebach, it’s made from sustainably harvested ash wood, the wood acts as a natural vibration damper making it an ideal material for this particular use.
Board Tracker Football
This fantastic, action packed photograph was taken on the football pitch of Crystal Palace in London in 1923. The gentlemen in the picture are clearly enjoying a hotly contested game of football with a small crowd of spectators looking on through a haze of burnt gasoline.
Rockville Fair Auto Races
This photograph was taken on August 25th, 1923 in Montgomery County, Maryland at the Rockville Auto Races. It’s a beautifully composed image and the photographer’s use of depth of field here is perfect, giving the picture an almost tilt-shift feel.
Bob Burman and the Blitzen Benz
This captivating photograph of Bob Burman and his Blitzen Benz always makes me stop and pause for a moment, I still contend that it’s one of the best photographs I’ve ever seen.
Steam Powered
This remarkably sharp image is a great indicator of just how much steam power was used in the pre-gasoline/diesel era, makes me a little nostalgic for a time long before my time.
Genevra Delphine Mudge
Genevra Delphine Mudge is widely considered to be the first ever female racing driver having started her career all the way back in 1899.
Speedbird
The site LeContainer is possibly the best source of stunning mechanised imagery that you’ll find anywhere. This photograph is a great example of their regular faire…
Ducati 900 GTS by Nick Huber
The Ducati 900 GTS is one of those motorcycles that sits very close to the top of most motorcycle obsessed gentleman’s wish lists.
Harley-Davidson Doll
Well there’s a lot to be said about vintage motorcycle photography. You’ll be hard pressed to find any pictures taken post-1970 that are as tasteful as this.