Ico at Plejsy SPDH in Plejsy, Slovakia - photo by sensei

Photo of the Day on Feb 20, 2009 - more PODs

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thorpy93 (Nov 27, 2008 at 10:16)

wiked pic m8 props ha. shud be POD. not enough good dh pics as POD these days.

craig-202 (Nov 30, 2008 at 11:20)

awesome!!

andrew4818 (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:13)

sick close up. the rider is so focused. great picture!

bbakus (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:15)

it would be great if front was a little bit sharper Smile

. But Awesome photo anyway Smile

chindogg68 (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:22)

he's got magura brakes Smile

great photo..nice and close...props to the photographer

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mtbandmetal1 (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:32) (Below Threshold) show comment

^^^^ why would you ever make your user name ballsack?

zzoot (Feb 20, 2009 at 1:27)

Good POD

djrider02 (Feb 20, 2009 at 4:23)

great pic great POD

patrickrupert (Feb 20, 2009 at 4:30)

sick. thats the only thing i have to say.

gregdeand (Feb 20, 2009 at 4:47)

im liking the texture in the picture, it looks nice and crisp

lights (Feb 20, 2009 at 5:27)

I love this POD the pic really shows the terrain and all.
props o the rider and photographer.

DHR4C3R (Feb 20, 2009 at 6:35)

Nice Pic! POD Worthy!

maaax (Feb 20, 2009 at 7:08)

Wow! Nice quality, good colours!
Nov 27, 2008 at 10:16 - old but good!

warhorsey (Feb 20, 2009 at 9:26)

i haven't seen an awesome DH shot in a long time. looks like now, i just saw one.
great job!

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evan432 (Feb 20, 2009 at 15:08) (Below Threshold) show comment

gay

luigi (Feb 20, 2009 at 22:39)

Bbakus, the fronts a little blury because the photographer wanted more the rider to be sharp over the front end ? Hard to get the entire rider clear when you only have one chance to do the shot. Especially if your using an SLR

eldofreeride (Feb 20, 2009 at 23:39)

^^^Luigi... what are you even talking about? he's using an DSLR for a fact. And since he is, the rider should have been sharper. He was shooting in what looks to be a low light situation, so to get rid of the slight blur he should've dropped the f stop lower, used a higher ISO speed, of a slightly faster shutter speed. Maybe you should think before you speak next time.
Anyways... dope picture for sure. props to the photog!

evilsmx (Jun 3, 2009 at 20:00)

POD

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kingkyle (Feb 20, 2009 at 6:49)

Sweet photo... i hate how everyone goes on about it being sharpend and that, what photos arent sharped? its done to give a clearer picture, not to make it out to be something its not.

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jacekslonik (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:02)

I love pictures like that!

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andygg (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:48)

pod for sure, downhill is the unsung hero or the pod world Big Grin

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kubikcze (Feb 20, 2009 at 3:18)

dobra prace sousede moc hezka fotka Smile

(good job neighbours very nice pix )

link16dh (Feb 20, 2009 at 3:45)

konecne nejaka slovenska POD Smile

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DamienTD (Feb 20, 2009 at 12:09)

thats a great picture both wheels on the ground and everything and a slight corner wish i could do that

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Unhallowed (Feb 20, 2009 at 7:20)

woulda been cooler with a slightly more subtle fisheye, but regardless a cool pic

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bikeburnz (Feb 20, 2009 at 8:54)

the shot is cool. There is no need to do tricks or any stunts to get a great shot. And this is a great one for sure. POD Style!

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brettmacadam (Feb 20, 2009 at 14:14)

the tire looks like it is coming off the page!! great pic.. def pod..

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bmxlife56 (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:22)

Wow sick angle POD!

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ZAKLOVESDJ (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:05)

What Program would you use to put effect on a pic like that?
GReat Pic Defenetly good POD

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woody-dh (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:29)

wow i love the concentration in his face POD

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jacekslonik (Nov 29, 2008 at 2:18)

I like fish eye fotos very much!!
great!

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evoman (Nov 27, 2008 at 11:30)

That looks like it been sharpened. although it's a nice picture

macker (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:07)

I agree it looks a little funny. Still cool tho

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Luseboy (Aug 13, 2009 at 0:16)

oh my god, look at that fork flex!!

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chilli06 (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:04)

its good to see a DH pod

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link16dh (Feb 20, 2009 at 3:47)

kraaasa igor Big Grin

respect

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denuchinator34 (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:01)

crazy

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Crispy3 (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:29)

the pic is good except the fork is blurry

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KOLSKE (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:45)

and pod is photo/picture of the day dude can you guess what vod means?

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Th3-Firestarter (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:40)

Sweet photo, the rider looks really focused, nice bike too!

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JREh (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:00)

Terrible.

djxc (Feb 20, 2009 at 12:03)

yea not the best, but not horrible

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KOLSKE (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:44)

LUHGIT!!!!!!>!>!>!!>>!!

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dr-jekyll-09 (Feb 20, 2009 at 8:57)

great pic

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DeeAge (Feb 20, 2009 at 2:24)

very nice shot! POD

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CalumGentles (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:45)

really like this well done my main man

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adam15 (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:07)

Gay. its not cool hes riding a BURM woopdy doo
good colour
but there are better pics for pod

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Brycerink (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:02)

This pic it NUTZ!!!!

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dan-avanti-rider (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:47)

nice photo mean colour and angle props

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chriscolley21 (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:03)

great colours! great POD! Smile

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dhtuukka (Feb 20, 2009 at 2:11)

that is very nice 10/10 !!!

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afro-99 (Feb 20, 2009 at 20:21)

FFIIISSHHHH BBBOOOOWWWLLLLLL

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SHRED28 (Feb 20, 2009 at 12:06)

great use of fisheye

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diogodavinha (Nov 29, 2008 at 5:52)

very nice angle..POD!!!

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oneednewbike123 (Feb 20, 2009 at 6:41)

Great shot the rider is a bit blury but the cenery looks amazing.

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Vikor-PiratkaDhTeam (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:57)

POD
nice

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dhy34 (Feb 20, 2009 at 7:05)

good shot. . . . nice track n' nice bike too. . .

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slapshot15 (Feb 20, 2009 at 9:12)

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JonnyPull5 (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:33)

Very nice photo

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tajul (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:36)

Good job....!

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deutschland (Feb 20, 2009 at 10:00)

nice one,crisp and clear,good job

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scottsrule (Feb 20, 2009 at 2:19)

POD

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kona1789 (Feb 20, 2009 at 9:01)

mucho contrasto...nice

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trek240 (Nov 30, 2008 at 17:03)

FISH EYE- always make sweet corner shots

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giantrider2294 (Feb 20, 2009 at 1:27)

Thats pretty SIIICCCCCCKKKKK

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Tay191 (May 26, 2009 at 0:55)

nice pod hame Big Grin

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intencivo (Feb 20, 2009 at 4:12)

Nice background.

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Evil-Monster (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:12)

Nice

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retoid (Feb 20, 2009 at 10:55)

Nice shot! wonderful angle and colors

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j-a-m-e-s (Feb 20, 2009 at 14:20)

thats super sick

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trantz (Feb 20, 2009 at 6:14)

great angle! way to make the lens distortion work in your favour!

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Gritstone (Feb 20, 2009 at 5:30)

I want this picture in my album

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silviubmx (Feb 20, 2009 at 6:13)

badass pod there.so nice

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dankuskhan (Feb 20, 2009 at 19:34)

the tape really does the trick

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madkate (Feb 20, 2009 at 5:55)

juuuva.. kalhoty po marosakovi, ze jo..

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gabbarida (Feb 20, 2009 at 5:46)

nice

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farmergilles (Feb 28, 2009 at 9:16)

me too = > P O D

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crowdog (Feb 20, 2009 at 20:58)

nice bike man and pic

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dylans13 (Feb 20, 2009 at 22:53)

dam i love the fisheye thing

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mtnbker395 (Feb 20, 2009 at 19:04)

I like it (:

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harorida123 (Feb 20, 2009 at 6:35)

sik shot man

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Tubby-Bmx (Feb 20, 2009 at 3:43)

Nicee,Pod

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cameron12345 (Feb 20, 2009 at 10:48)

nice

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crzyirishman (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:24)

Great photo. Im not to sure about the fisheye distortion though.... Kinda threw this photo out of focus...

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kallum911 (Feb 20, 2009 at 0:58)

wicked use of fisheye

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BeastoftheNorthEast (Feb 20, 2009 at 1:38)

Fisheye=win. Great POD.

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monza13 (Feb 20, 2009 at 1:18)

cool colours!

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Edwards693 (Feb 20, 2009 at 1:21)

i am gettin bored of FISHEYE lenses!

erlkonig (Feb 20, 2009 at 7:44)

The fisheye is awesome as always, but perhaps what Edwards is trying to say is maybe not over-use it. I'd hate to see you guys get all bored and jaded about fisheye. Then pinkbike would have to change its name to 'Pinkeye'

OregonsOwn (Feb 20, 2009 at 9:19)

pinkeye hahahaha. I think the use of the fisheye in this photo was well done and not too over used. This photo is cool I like it.

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GIBZ66 (Feb 20, 2009 at 1:29)

fully sik mate.

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bikerben07 (Feb 20, 2009 at 1:11)

POD
rite mint

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shox2000 (Feb 20, 2009 at 4:26)

sick PODDD!!!

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menaceboy111 (Feb 20, 2009 at 9:48)

Sickkkkkk pic m8!!!!!!!

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bhome20 (Feb 20, 2009 at 5:04)

this pic is badass. POD!

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amittrider (Feb 20, 2009 at 10:15)

SICK

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bikenut33 (Feb 20, 2009 at 10:17)

boxxers lol

pod

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hamchops (Feb 20, 2009 at 5:56)

thats pretty nice

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dustyduke22 (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:14)

what is POD?

tsjordan (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:29)

picture of the day

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Granty (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:13)

load of cr@p
wot a waste of time!

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natewynanscreations (Feb 20, 2009 at 8:29)

nice

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oneill-kid123 (Feb 20, 2009 at 8:29)

the colours and everything are awsome but is it really pod worthy? its only him turning not even on a berm or anything

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hobbzc (Feb 20, 2009 at 3:59)

dude, thatz sick... fisheye lens? or photoshopped? POD!!!

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makaron (Feb 20, 2009 at 1:44)

such a f@#kin sharp shot...glad it's POD

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Unhallowed (Feb 20, 2009 at 7:22)

your a f*cking idiot. dont rickroll people.

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grinsekater (Dec 28, 2008 at 1:41)

Braaaaaaappp!

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nick-hawkins (Feb 20, 2009 at 2:24)

its not sharp enough to deserve pod

tylerlewissmith (Feb 20, 2009 at 2:45)

such a stupid comment.

onthebackigot24 (Feb 20, 2009 at 7:57)

i'll second that

nick-hawkins (Feb 20, 2009 at 9:22)

look at the forks! how is that sharp in any way

pinnr (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:06)

Who gives f*ck if its "Sharp"? Quit bitchn and enjoy the choice nick-dick.

nick-hawkins (Feb 20, 2009 at 12:32)

contrats on the maturity..sorry for stating my opinion, i thought this was wat this site was for... its 'pin' dicks like u tht spoil it.

tylerlewissmith (Feb 20, 2009 at 15:42)

there's alot of reasons why a pic gets POD. the angle of the shot, the colors, the background, ect. everything is scharp except the tire and the fork. everything else is super crisp. the fish eye effect makes the picture look really good. and you also have to look at this in a photographers point of view. to get this close of a shot he had to be pretty close becasue most good fishey lenses dont zoom in very much. so i would defintely say this is POD. just because one object isnt sharp, doesnt mean it doesnt deserve POD.

eldofreeride (Feb 20, 2009 at 23:43)

haha fisheye's have fixed zoom dummy. i think there is only a few that are made that do.

tylerlewissmith (Feb 21, 2009 at 1:24)

my buddy's does. its actualy a wide ange lenses. its not a tru fish eye but you still get the fish eye effect and you can zoom something to 35. forgot the specs of it but its a tokina wide angle.

eldofreeride (Feb 22, 2009 at 15:14)

yeah thats called a Wide angle lense, tonika makes a 11-22mm i think. a fisheye is like 10mm or less.

tylerlewissmith (Feb 22, 2009 at 17:19)

thats what i said a wide angle. what kinda of camera do you use?

jerryhazard (Feb 22, 2009 at 17:56)

Fisheys lenes can be of various focal lengths, and are not limited to 10mm or under. The fisheye effect depends on a few things - focal length of course, also what format you are shooting - full frame/film - or crop sensor. You'll get two very different effects using an 8mm on a full frame, then using it on say a 40D.... There are fisheye lenses that zoom also check out the Tokina 10-17mm - it's labeled as a fisheye by the manufacturer.

eldofreeride (Feb 23, 2009 at 11:45)

yeah obviously there's gonna be a dif when using a crop sensor and a full frame. you wont get a fisheye look with a 10-17mm with a crop cam.....

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whistlerxrider (Feb 20, 2009 at 7:25)

not that great, i know its kinda the point for it to be shaky, but theres better pics out there for vod

CalumGentles (Feb 20, 2009 at 11:46)

POD

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motoxracer189 (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:20)

so outa focus

Crispy3 (Feb 20, 2009 at 13:29)

only the fork is

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bikeburnz (Jan 17, 2009 at 8:25)

faaatt!!

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