IN MADIGAN’S FOOTSTEPS

THIS UNFORGETTABLE TRIP ACROSS THE MADIGAN LINE IN THE NORTHERN SIMPSON DESERT PROVIDED PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL ELLEM TO CREATE SPECTACULAR IMAGES

500TH ISSUE WORKING as a photographer for 4X4 Australia over the years provided me with a unique opportunity to explore this beautiful country of ours, whilst documenting the crew’s efforts in following the early explorers footsteps in modern 4x4s. There was usually a fair bit of planning involved prior to each trip, with many discussions taking place building the excitement for the adventure ahead. When the Simpson Desert is mentioned, I usually think of the remoteness of Australia’s Red Centre, but include the two words ‘Madigan Line’ I’m all ears and raring to go. The decision to drive remote tracks like these requires a fair bit of understanding, but on this trip we would be joined by a small but awesome crew with a really good understanding of outback Australia.…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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