I think this shot is just an example of how sometimes things come out by playing. Take two guys who like what they are doing, and put them in a motocross track!
I was shooting at the international media launch of the KTM off-road range, and I needed a few images of their factory rider Taddy Blazusiak – I asked him to play for the camera. After a few jumps and turns, he brought me over to another corner at the lower part of the track that was hidden by the trees. When I saw it I just thought, “now we start having fun.”
He was riding so fast, leaning the bike over in the sand and we were so excited when we quickly had a look at the pictures in the camera display after the first run. Then we shot the scene a few more times to get the best shot. The final image is absolutely amazing: it looks like an explosion of power and energy with the bike surfing on the sand. Thanks Taddy!
Alessio Barbanti

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Biography
Everything began with a letter I sent to a ‘small’ motorcycle magazine when I was 18. I wanted to show to some motocross pictures to someone, and they called me in to see my work. After that I started working freelance.
For seven years I also worked in the world motorcycle road racing championship, traveling all around the world. I then started shooting for car and bike magazines and became a photographer for motorcycle brands.
I'm based in Milan, but I work everywhere. I love traveling and trying to find new locations and atmospheres in different countries. My job is a combination of my two big passions: motorcycles and photography. I believe motorcycles create one of the most spectacular and dynamic sports in the world. I still find it unbelievable sometimes what you can create and capture with a camera in your hands!