LAST DAY TO VOTE: 2012 Photo of the Year Starts Now - 32 Photos Selected

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adamlaycock (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:03)

Holy shit. I didn't think it would be that hard to pick a photo. I was wrong. Eek

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epavichthesavage Plus (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:27)

I pity the judges that have to pick the overall winner. Brutal. They're all so sick

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Coreey (Nov 13, 2012 at 1:02)

I find it pretty much undecidable.

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Robnickels (Nov 13, 2012 at 1:37)

I reckon Brendan Fairclough's "whip off" pic has it in the bag!

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bathman (Nov 13, 2012 at 6:14)

I agree with Robnickels! that photo shows the growing support that mountain biking is getting now and still shows it is all about fun!

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SessionshredderNH (Nov 13, 2012 at 7:24) (Below Threshold) show comment

I dont like how this is not really about the skill as a photographer anymore, but much more the skill that they have at editing a photo!!! Most of these photos probably look completely different from the original raw image strait of the camera!!!

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L0rdTom (Nov 13, 2012 at 7:41)

Maybe that's more of a reflection of what it takes to be a skilled photographer these days, rather than just for this singular competition.

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Mugen (Nov 13, 2012 at 8:44)

Me looking at this page:
scroll scroll "Well this ones the clear winner"
scroll scroll "Oh no, this one!"
scroll scroll "Actually this one might be the one"
...
etc
roughly 31 times

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doorknob100 (Nov 13, 2012 at 8:45)

Too many older photos that got passed over for photos that have been POD in the past month I think...

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goosh (Nov 13, 2012 at 10:49)

Data Overload.. Error... Error.. Hard to choose.

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robc10 (Nov 13, 2012 at 17:07)

Sessonshredder is right ! Most of those photo's have been edited to the max to show such vibrance and sharpness. Neg prop away !!!!!!!!!!!!

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shrockie (Nov 13, 2012 at 18:22)

Right Click > Save to background slideshow folder.
Right Click > Save to background slideshow folder.
Right Click > Save to background slideshow folder.
Right Click > Save to background slideshow folder.
Right Click > Save to background slideshow folder.

Amazing shots. Best of luck to the Photographers in the running. Thanks for sharing your work.

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EllioMoose (Nov 13, 2012 at 22:07)

They are all winners in my eyes Wink

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KennyKillsIt (Nov 14, 2012 at 1:19)

I would like to slip in a few others honestly
www.pinkbike.com/photo/8849140

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fullbug (Nov 14, 2012 at 8:03)

can't i just skip the contest & buy the calendar with all the pics in it?

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Harry-hislop (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:02)

This is going to be soo hard

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derpdownthehill (Nov 13, 2012 at 11:04)

Pretty sure we all wanted to reply 'That's what she said' to this comment....

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jermsware (Nov 13, 2012 at 12:50)

I mumbled it and then read derp's comment! Sigh back to work... Oh and sic photos...

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stillmrg (Nov 16, 2012 at 9:18)

this pic it gonna win..100% sure or i give away my bike..

www.pinkbike.com/photo/8376203

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spyk27 Plus (Jan 1, 2013 at 16:22)

@Stillmrg who's getting your bike?

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rhys-the-rider (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:39)

pinkbike. giving me a mental breakdown since potato.

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RubiconJosh (Nov 13, 2012 at 10:19)

Aggghhh!!! I hate when you preview the photos on this page and pick out a few of your top picks and then move to the voting page only to find out that all of your favorites are matched up together. This is the equivelant of picking baby names with your wife - Impossible. Every single picture made me kringe when I looked outside at the foot and a half of snow blanketing everything and the realization that it will be at least 6 months before the snow is off the trails here. Amazing photos, all of them.

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richlong28 (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:25)

It's not even fair to make us choose!!

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EricThiessen (Nov 13, 2012 at 11:48)

www.pinkbike.com/photo/7642289 i thought for sure this would make it...

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Airik (Nov 14, 2012 at 14:20)

me too

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gpwolf (Nov 13, 2012 at 10:15)

The most beautiful ones with the most impact are the mountain range photos (Rikard Lindby,Rob Trnka,etc..)But!The bikers occupy only a tiny portion of these photos,they are so far away and small,that these photos hardly represent any action,which is why i think i have to go with Toby Cowley's shot (5th from top)...i think!Still thinking...LOL

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Goldfinger (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:27)

Dear PB Crew, please change my Name to: roger gruetter or roger grütter but not grutter;-)

they are great picture inside!

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karl-burkat Mod (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:30)

got the ü added in there, thanks!

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Goldfinger (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:57)

thank you!

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kerberos (Nov 14, 2012 at 1:15)

Hey Roger, verrätst Du, wo genau der Wahnsinns-Trail ist??

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curlyriff (Nov 14, 2012 at 7:29)

When you are not sure go on instant instinct, does it make you feel better today? Does it make you want to ride? It should stir positive emotions instantly maybe remind you of a place you ride/have been. It is a photography competition yeah but photos are made to relate too and to share time/experiences with so that is how I picked them. The last two are both excellent though so choosing between them was still difficult.

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dmilet52 (Nov 13, 2012 at 7:32)

If I were to choose the more impressive feat it would be Bryce Piwek (2nd photo) - that's just crazy! Since it's more about the photography then they're all winners. Being who I am I'll wind up picking a nighttime shot or one with a panoramic view of the mountain ranges. How to choose though?!

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dmilet52 (Nov 13, 2012 at 7:34)

Oops. Bryce Piwek is the 3rd photo.

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z05m (Nov 13, 2012 at 8:56)

For me, its about the composition. Not about Lightroom or photoshop !!!

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SandersB (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:03)

What happend to the photo's I nominated!?

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bikeddict (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:29)

some of those comparisons were so hard to choose from: Bryce Piwek and Colin Stewart for example. both deserve to go into the next round!

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kerberos (Nov 14, 2012 at 1:17)

I found Mason Mashon vs Fullface Productions most difficult.

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ChinoJ10 (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:11)

I have a feeling the photo from Whip off worlds is going to go far

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ManuelMTB (Nov 13, 2012 at 5:42)

Nice, but what happened with this www.pinkbike.com/photo/8830851 .It was number four in number of nominations and faved by more than 70 people?

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pigman65 (Nov 13, 2012 at 1:25)

Weeze Bike and Chris Bortels ,my two favourites drawn together,you should be given a wild card..

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yamirover (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:26)

There all fantastic shots, so damn hard to choose! Whip off shot is rad though, so is the utah one...

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bhawley (Nov 16, 2012 at 13:30)

How is no one raving about Steve Lloyd's shot? It is In my opinion one of the most interesting riding shots I've seen. definitely the clear winner I think.

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jrey (Nov 16, 2012 at 12:13)

Putain de merde!! Several series of photos for the choice is very very difficult, but in the end you have to choose one. It will remain one!

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The-Medic (Nov 13, 2012 at 17:48)

Yeah right!!! "Pick your favorite..." sure, that'll be easy... even the "bad" pictures in this group are f*cking AMAZING.

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brooce (Nov 13, 2012 at 11:52)

Matchup 16 could easily be in the final, so painful that one of these photos will have to be dismissed that early!

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sambs827 (Nov 13, 2012 at 10:43)

I'm thinkin there should be a pool of swag for people whose choices win. Think March Madness for Basketball.

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TimYO (Nov 13, 2012 at 1:52)

Some great photos in there! Think the competition is a bit weaker than last year though

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TheGoose (Nov 13, 2012 at 5:43)

I thought that about the first few but some of the ones further down are incredible

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vic690 (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:49)

Shit .. round 15 and 16 have 4 of the best shot of the contest ... it's a hard choice ...

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togood2die (Nov 13, 2012 at 4:35)

Matchup 13 was impossible to me. I left it blank for almost an hour and came back... LOL

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AaGro (Nov 13, 2012 at 6:45)

Had the same problem with match-up 16. Had to go to the descriptions to help me decide. Don't know how I missed the picture of Gwin before. Unreal! Can't remember ever seeing a photo that made my palms sweat.

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codypup (Nov 13, 2012 at 12:17)

How do you tell where these are taken? Paris Gore photo looks like home.

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parisgore Plus (Nov 14, 2012 at 16:59)

If you click the photo it should pop up. It's in Bellingham.. Thanks!

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eivomedia (Nov 13, 2012 at 1:48)

Jens Staudt and his photo of Brendog has got it covered.. Give him an award for that picture.. or three

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iamamodel (Nov 13, 2012 at 12:38)

I wish the year had 32 months because they are all worthy of being in a calendar. Great choices judges, great choices.

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Maxxon (Nov 13, 2012 at 16:18)

Wow, I feel extremely honored. To see ones photo among all these great images is truly overwhelming.

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mcflyz (Nov 16, 2012 at 20:39)

Bryce Piwek is so sick, All the pics are great but I just keep going back and looking at Bryce Piwek.

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C-Bass50 (Nov 15, 2012 at 19:51)

wow....i might have to got to the hospital cuz im pritty sure eyes arent supposed to have orgasems....

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seanharan (Nov 13, 2012 at 21:51)

Sorta disappointed that Semenuk's canyon drop from rampage isn't in here....

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genericmk (Nov 13, 2012 at 10:52)

There are some unfortunate matchups. Some photos would definitely have made it further.

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rperry (Nov 13, 2012 at 16:10)

Okay, maybe two sub-categories: Action and Environment - I dunno, too many equal firsts..

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merlinmarlee (Nov 13, 2012 at 12:37)

I wouldnt be suprised if the one with the most advertising on display would win,i hope im wrong though.

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Schbeemb (Nov 13, 2012 at 10:07)

Pretty amazing photos. How do you vote when the standard of all is so high.>???!!

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sam264 (Nov 13, 2012 at 5:50)

generic DJ shot anyone?

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chris199 (Nov 14, 2012 at 7:11)

"Clear History. Delete all Cookies"... oh wait it's not porn!... or is it?

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roberth80 (Nov 13, 2012 at 3:35)

Holy moly this is gonna be a tough one

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haschmann (Nov 16, 2012 at 9:22)

ist great to see some austrian pics in the 32 photos!! Smile

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prenderville (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:03)

Brendens looks sick but , its too edited

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MarkleMedia (Nov 13, 2012 at 7:27)

That Whip of Brendog is one of the sickest pics i have ever seen. Gets me stoked for whistler next summer

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brownjohn (Nov 14, 2012 at 20:14)

Love the pics. Some pretty talented people out there!

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will100 (Nov 13, 2012 at 8:22)

matchup 7 is a hard choice.. awesome set pf photos props to the judges

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mchenrya (Nov 15, 2012 at 14:03)

wish the matchups were a little different

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romich (Nov 13, 2012 at 14:21)

they all are awsome..all best! how to choose best? I don't know(

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chumba17 (Nov 13, 2012 at 12:14)

god damn, just give them all a prize

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MarcelRo (Nov 13, 2012 at 3:45)

WHERE IS CAM ZINK GAP CRASH ?!!

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luis-beri (Nov 13, 2012 at 8:51)

out of this world photos!!!

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TheB-Team (Nov 16, 2012 at 11:54)

Wyper's Bar Hook Back Flip!

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jubs17 (Nov 13, 2012 at 12:46)

Found myself flipping a coin almost every other matchup! Jail

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Worm-Burner (Nov 16, 2012 at 1:01)

Vote 1 Martian Rider...!

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infinitetrails (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:49)

E P I C

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matteoganora (Nov 13, 2012 at 1:20)

Great choices...

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mattymc24 (Nov 13, 2012 at 0:10)

wow, they are bullshit good

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slc-ripper (Nov 13, 2012 at 14:49)

Bullshit isnt good. Plain shit is sometimes an okay word. Not bullshit

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clemson (Nov 13, 2012 at 2:56)

amazing...hard choices

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JBinKC (Nov 13, 2012 at 10:11)

The Fairclough whip will win. I'm calling it.

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LAST DAY TO VOTE: 2012 Photo of the Year Starts Now - 32 Photos Selected

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