Thunder Beach Fall Rally – Panama City Beach Photographer

Tim Dyson performs during a motocross stunt show at Frank Brown Park.  ANDREW WARDLOW/The News Herald

Twice each year Panama City Beach and all roads leading here rumble with the sound of motorcycles. If the crisp, quiet night air is pierced with the sounds of thousands of revving engines and live music it can only mean one thing – Thunder Beach is upon us again. I typically photograph the event at least one day but this time I decided to take a few days and photograph the Thunder Beach 2016 Autumn Rally.

There is much to see at the motorcycle rally, but my favorite events are always the stunt shows. I always enjoy seeing people push the limits of what man and machine are capable of. From heavy bikes to dirt bikes there is a little something for everyone during bike week in Panama City Beach. If you like music there is live music at numerous locations pretty much every day. If you like to eat meat, there is plenty of it to go around. (I’m sure there are vegetables around, but I didn’t see any) If you like bikini-clad women, there are plenty of those, too.

If you are a biker, it is probably worth your while to come hang at the beach and cruise around on your hog, dirt bike, trike or whatever you have. If you do, give me a shout. I will guide you to where all the good meat vendors are.

Bikers peruse the vendors at Frank Brown Park. (Panama City Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

Bikers peruse the vendors at Frank Brown Park. (Panama City Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

Trevor Cartmill performs during a motocross stunt show at Frank Brown Park. (Panama City Beach Photographer/ANDREW WARDLOW for the News Herald)

Trevor Cartmill performs during a motocross stunt show at Frank Brown Park. (Panama City Beach Photographer/ANDREW WARDLOW for the News Herald)

A motorcycle is parked at Frank Brown Park. (Panama City Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

A motorcycle is parked at Frank Brown Park. (Panama City Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

Radical Randy jokes around with Miss Thunder Beach contestants at Aaron Bessant Park. (Panama City Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

Radical Randy jokes around with Miss Thunder Beach contestants at Aaron Bessant Park. (Panama City Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

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Cole Freeman performs during the Ill Conduct stunt show at Harley Davidson of Panama City Beach. (Panama City Beach Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

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Milton and Beverly Parker check out motorcycles at Frank Brown Park. (Panama City Beach Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

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Brothers Joel, left, and Robert Van Hoolandt take a break from riding to check out the Gulf near the M.B. Miller County Pier. (Panama City Beach Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

Motorcycles are lined up during  the Thunder Beach Autumn Rally. (Panama City Beach Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

Motorcycles are lined up during the Thunder Beach Autumn Rally. (Panama City Beach Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

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Cole Freeman gives a fan a high-five during the Ill Conduct stunt show at Harley Davidson of Panama City Beach. (Panama City Beach Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

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Trevor Cartmill performs during a motocross stunt show at Frank Brown Park. (Panama City Beach Photographer/Andrew Wardlow for the News Herald)

 

 

 

 

Panama City Beach Surf Report

Being landlocked in Tennessee my growing up years I always dreamed of surfing. It only took 11 years after I left Tennessee, but I finally moved to a place I could surf! The first thing I did (after getting married my beautiful bride at St. Andrews State Park) was buy a surfboard. After a couple years, I finally got to the point to where I could sit in the lineup with the surfers I aspired to be as good as. If you are coming to town and want to give surfing a try, check out the surf reports below and see if the waves will be good during your stay. If you would like some recommendations on where to get a board or surf, contact me and I would love to help you out. See you in the lineup!

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