Greg Watts at Boneyard - 2009 Crankworx in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada - photo by TimZim

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blivengood (Sep 8, 2009 at 11:41)

Love it!

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giantrider03 (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:00)

thats amazing!! nice editing

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brock-fraze (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:01)

that is badass! love the focus

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nato (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:02)

Deadly shot

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peach (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:03)

Holy props to Greg, thats HUGE!

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dhiller661 (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:04)

Best POD in a while!!

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zbenzin (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:10)

man this pic is epic!agree with dhiller best POD in a while!!!

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DBbikes19 (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:10)

Woah!! thats an awsome edit and sick trick

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david-hill (Sep 10, 2009 at 3:08)

This is the definition of POD. excellent choice POD picker people!

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shred06 (Sep 10, 2009 at 3:51)

POD MAN!

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burnabyripper (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:12)

this is a dialed pod.

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aflo661 (Sep 10, 2009 at 5:30)

This photo is way too sick, my mind has been blown!

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oneednewbike123 (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:30)

Wow that has to be one ofthe greatest PODS i have ever seen!!

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Rattsl (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:45)

That is a good edit, digging the color tone and the soft focus.

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pinkbikerboy (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:31)

i love the colors, and im enjoying how casual he looks too
POD in my books

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suicidedownhiller (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:44)

Awesome Pod. I think it might've looked better in color.

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shreder-911 Plus (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:57)

ssiicckk

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gabbarida (Sep 10, 2009 at 9:26)

ah yeah!

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Jordy-Clarky (Sep 10, 2009 at 10:28)

holy crap! great POD

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immenseturmoil (Sep 10, 2009 at 11:03)

that looks sooo 300ish, mad props man and congrats

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bmx-rocks (Sep 10, 2009 at 12:19)

rocking out the tilt shift

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StpStepaniak (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:16)

epic pic man awesome shot

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Mattmells (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:49)

best POD ive seen in ages mann...i love the clouds Razz

...its a sick edit mate!

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jeffrupert (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:14)

thats kinda trippy

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bennlikesbikes (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:20)

this is cranked!!! best pod ive seen so far

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kudo5 (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:20)

mmmm... gaussian blur, you clever boy!!

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aaronfinn94 (Sep 10, 2009 at 16:55)

now thats a photo

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amadeusg (Sep 10, 2009 at 16:59)

no... its not...

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TimZim (Sep 10, 2009 at 17:16)

It's not Gaussian blur and it's definitely a photo.

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mtnbker395 (Sep 10, 2009 at 19:50) (Below Threshold) show comment

sorry, but I'm going to be the one that bitches about todays POD. the edit is absolute crap and the picture isn't that good either. the jump is wicked but I'm not sure if that qualifies to be POD. there's a lot better our there.

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bikebuster (Sep 10, 2009 at 19:53) (Below Threshold) show comment

^^^^yeah i dont like it since the scenery is...ummm...dirt!!!!! and the focus is pretty wack!!! and i absolutly dont care bout neg props so bring them all

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aflo661 (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:29)

IT not Gaussian blur or any kind of PS effect. Its a tilt/shift lens that creates a very shallow depth of field even at distance which creates the illusion of a different perspective. The only thing this photo can be accused of is good composition. Props dude. Wink

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revyrules (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:57)

wow amazing that's such a cool focus lense set up how its totally focused in the middle i love it

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mtnbker395 (Sep 11, 2009 at 16:12) (Below Threshold) show comment

THAT'S THE POINT! IT'S NOT A FOCUS LENS!
it was a picture taken on a little digital camera that someone edited til they thought it looked good.

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TimZim (Sep 11, 2009 at 17:05)

mtnbker395, it's pretty obvious that you didn't read the rest of the comments explaining how this look was achieved. The focus effect wasn't added later in Photoshop. It's fine if you don't like the look but it really shows your ignorance of photography when you talk about things you don't understand. And hey, you're entitled to your opinion, even if it's wrong... Ha!

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zactrac (Sep 11, 2009 at 17:25)

WOW HUGE!....great photo tup

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mtnbker395 (Sep 12, 2009 at 23:13) (Below Threshold) show comment

and then show's up timzim with the a*shole remark of the day.
congratulations, you win.

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artbarn (Sep 12, 2009 at 23:49)

you sir (mtnbker395) are ridicules

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Mattmells (Sep 13, 2009 at 1:50)

I agree (artbarn) Smile

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Jordy-Clarky (Sep 13, 2009 at 2:55)

ye sum mtnbker

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bmx-rocks (Sep 13, 2009 at 10:16)

mtnbker395 is a tool, he just doesnt get photography

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mtnbker395 (Sep 13, 2009 at 11:08)

xD

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Coburn (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:03)

Whoa, some serious distortion goin on there. sick though, like seeing some sepia here.

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progression (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:05)

It's actually the focus, from a tilt-shift lens. definetly gives photos a unique perspective forsure though

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arielavi (Sep 10, 2009 at 15:00)

i like the blured edges Big Grin

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milanboy1986 (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:07)

Tilt-shift photography?

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TimZim (Sep 10, 2009 at 10:50)

Yes sir.

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gary63 (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:38)

I think the landing is at Vancouver International, flight number one arriving at gate 3, non-stop from Whistler.

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Th3Fr33r1d3r (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:51)

Sick photo, never seen a tilt shift used vertically like that and not sure I like it as much as when used with the bands horizontal, but it's a sick picture all the same. Props dude.

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cheapbike (Sep 11, 2009 at 4:22)

My bad... I see the take off now. At first I thought the bike was just pasted into the picture. I would have liked it better without the annoying unfocused sections, but it's still a good picture.

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gravitytorture (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:32)

yesterday we had a black white pic but that doesn't matter I love zimmermann pics especially this one! great

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NicotheNasty (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:05)

Very cool, but a little heavy on the photoshop.

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aflo661 (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:31)

I don't think there was actually a large amount of photoshoping, maybe just a bit of contrast and the sepia effect.

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TimZim (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:59)

There's not a ton of processing on this shot. I use Adobe Lightroom and just converted to grayscale, upped some contrast channels and added the split sepia/cyan toning.

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travisfoxx (Sep 10, 2009 at 19:47)

holy shit, that photo is one of the coolest things ive seen on pinkbike in a long time, great camera work, awesome seatgrab, awesome focus too!!!

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campofchampions Plus (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:10)

Love the tilt shift. Tim is the man. Bummed I missed you when you were here.
Ken

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sexmachine (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:53)

finally, a photographer i can give props too. excellent eye!

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KevinScheff318 (Sep 10, 2009 at 15:35)

I love it and i love how its a step- up ;p dont see many seet grab step ups

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kevinroy (Sep 10, 2009 at 9:18)

There is a forest fire in the back round !! Sick, if this was in BC I was at those fires.

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maxime22 (Sep 10, 2009 at 3:57)

thats a sick pictur nice editing

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artbarn (Sep 10, 2009 at 19:12)

is that a tilt shift which one if it was a tilt shift or was it a lens baby??.. looks amazing either way..

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TimZim (Sep 10, 2009 at 19:23)

I used a Nikon 85mm PC tilt shift lens. Thanks!

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doubledeuce (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:38)

See, now THIS is a better POD than that nac grab that was on here a few days ago! Same concept, but a better/bigger trick and the scenery seems better .

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nickt (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:02)

SICK

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djritz (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:06)

Tilt shift..?

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nickf (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:45)

tought to tell if it's real. i say... yes!

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mikem1 (Sep 10, 2009 at 8:44)

Tilt shift faking most likely. You take the photo overlooking the scene for best results then blur the sides or front/back of the photo using Photoshop to remove scale reference. Pretty cool effect IMO.

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nfiorito (Sep 10, 2009 at 10:06)

could it be a lensbaby?

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TimZim (Sep 10, 2009 at 10:47)

Sorry guys, It was shot with a Nikon 85mm perspective control tilt/shift lens. No Photoshop fakery was needed. Not every photo you see is faked...

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nickf (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:15)

ha, yes! give me my props back...

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mikem1 (Oct 1, 2009 at 9:49)

Nice! I'm sorry for the assumption!

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doconnor (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:17)

awesome...but why SO much foreground?

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aflo661 (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:32)

Why not ???

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doconnor (Sep 10, 2009 at 23:22)

b/c there's nothing there, just gravel.

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Luv-To-Fly (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:59)

oh my gollygosh!! sweet POD

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aflo661 (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:33)

Golly Gumdrops BATMAN!

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sillybmxers (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:12)

i like this!
props man props.

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retoid (Sep 10, 2009 at 8:39)

Nice shot, great DOP effect.

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oakmtnman (Sep 10, 2009 at 9:18)

What bike is that he's riding? A roscoe?

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likingbiking (Sep 10, 2009 at 19:06)

Holy shit, that's too epic

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Brett-Bikes-101 (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:11)

nice pic looks sick in black and white

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Downhiller-13 (Sep 10, 2009 at 19:08)

omg that is soooo amazing

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downhillscotty (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:35)

PROPS GREG U KILL IT GOOD JOB THIS YEAR POD

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spenny85 (Sep 10, 2009 at 16:22)

oh my thgast right mint!!!!

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oxshott (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:47)

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet! Love the use of the aperture!

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brreinhart (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:28)

did anyone else get dizzy when the looked at the focus?

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ginga-ninja (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:07)

WOW

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canook (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:58)

I like the Vaseline on the lens. Classy black and whites are great.

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Sxtrailrider (Sep 10, 2009 at 15:20)

my eyes hurt but in a good way deserved pod

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bmanbikerbro (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:05)

SWEET

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hendo07 (Sep 10, 2009 at 15:49)

i love how you can't rele see the jump.

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imrracing (Sep 10, 2009 at 15:32)

big saetgrab

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santacruzridr (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:56)

the blur is caused by tilt-shift not photoshop i think.

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natewynanscreations (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:34)

massive! Such a tight POD!

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iambike4lyf (Sep 10, 2009 at 1:14)

VERY nice!
first pod ive faved in months

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smoranc Plus (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:51)

freakin amazing superman and the photo... omfg, nice art building!!! Love it man. Cheers Cool

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are-you-a-true-rider (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:48)

sickest think ive seen today

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norco-rider15 (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:16)

thats amazing not shot and great riding, keep up the good work Smile

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joseph13 Plus (Sep 14, 2009 at 16:43)

were you using a lens baby?

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TimZim (Sep 14, 2009 at 17:05)

No, I used an 85mm Nikon perspective control lens.

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joseph13 Plus (Sep 16, 2009 at 13:40)

oh sweet. looks great!

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grahamc (Sep 10, 2009 at 2:55)

the monotone is good, the riding is epic but the Photoshoped blur is gay. i dont think its worth picture of the day because the blur just ruins the picture.

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grahamc (Sep 10, 2009 at 3:05)

my bad, it was actually taken with a tilt-shift lens, however I still dont really like the effect created here.

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TimZim (Sep 10, 2009 at 10:48)

That's all good man. Glad you figured out the effect wasn't faked though. Some people dig it, some don't.

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OlSkoolJake (Sep 10, 2009 at 1:47)

Well Done!

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P1-JOSH (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:54)

sweet as any one now how big the gap was?

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lukelovesbikes (Sep 10, 2009 at 21:47)

kind of annoying focus, but man, it's still an amazing pic

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littledirt (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:03)

give the man a cape. haha sweet pic

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core-macneil-rider (Nov 14, 2009 at 22:14)

thats not badass enough (guys this is sarcasm just incase)

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etqmtber (Sep 10, 2009 at 1:11)

That's f*cking epic!!
Awesome POD

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backinblack26trix (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:43)

one with the clouds, very lovely.

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Specializedp295 (Sep 23, 2009 at 15:08)

!!!PEE OHH EFFIN DEE!!!

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caseykeast (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:48)

sweet pod

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dudedrew2 (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:43)

SICKK!!!!! P.O.D!!!

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feardabeast (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:18)

SWEET!

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jaywilf (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:02)

sick pic

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cheapbike (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:09)

ok, cool.... so where the hell is the landing? ...or take off for that matter?

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TimZim (Sep 10, 2009 at 15:06)

The takeoff is right next to the dude on the right and the knuckle of the landing is at the top of the Monster banner. Just keeping you guessing... Ha!

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pedroduro (Sep 27, 2009 at 9:47)

fixe a foto.....

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timex255 (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:53)

Holy SH*T! Thats big!

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specializedbiker123 (Sep 10, 2009 at 14:29)

all riiiiiight

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kebee (Sep 21, 2009 at 11:06)

amazing...POD!

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crazyjohnny (Sep 10, 2009 at 16:33)

ya tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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johnTwright (Sep 10, 2009 at 17:50)

sick

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817moto (Sep 10, 2009 at 17:35)

finally a decent pod

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progressionobsession (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:39)

super epic

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kerrys (Sep 10, 2009 at 18:00)

awesome pic sick trick

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j0shy (Oct 7, 2009 at 12:33)

amazing

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nottobig202 (Sep 10, 2009 at 19:47)

shwet air

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CHRISTIAN-W (Sep 10, 2009 at 15:58)

oh my gosh

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JT-Mississauga-Biker (Sep 10, 2009 at 20:15)

wow epic shot sik pod

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Michaldh2 (Sep 10, 2009 at 11:25)

Best POD !!! Big Grin

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kffiattek (Sep 10, 2009 at 5:20)

zacnie

POD

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Michaldh2 (Sep 10, 2009 at 5:07)

o f*ck nice!!! Big Grin

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eurolit3 (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:41)

The blur ruins it.

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flowzone (Sep 10, 2009 at 5:34) (Below Threshold) show comment

exactly what I think. great shot made worse by photoshop

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TimZim (Sep 10, 2009 at 10:49)

Sorry guys, the tilt shift wasn't faked. It was done with a proper tilt shift lens. No worries though, the effect isn't for everyone.

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flowzone (Sep 16, 2009 at 6:15)

oops. my bad. then I won't complain ;-)
but it's still a little bit to much blur for my liking...

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konadj20 (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:56)

wow!

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delrio (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:13)

crazy POD! Smile

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A123crash (Sep 10, 2009 at 8:24)

Now that's photography!

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breadandmayo (Sep 10, 2009 at 7:37)

WOW. im speachless

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benbiker123 (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:25)

this pretty f*cking nice!!!!

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codmaster (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:17)

Nice

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Keit (Sep 10, 2009 at 2:38)

hdr?
looks good

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Peshte (Sep 10, 2009 at 0:36)

This is the great pic ever !

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norcorival24 (Sep 10, 2009 at 3:39)

sick shot ... nice trick

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muchentuchen (Sep 10, 2009 at 3:45)

f*ck that's HUGE!

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gogoc (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:12)

WUNDERBAR, VOD!!

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codes2 (Sep 10, 2009 at 4:11)

dirty!

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Blackmail (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:39)

AMAZEING Deffinetly POD

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CHRISMANO (Sep 10, 2009 at 8:58)

woooow!!!!this is war picture

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aidminiman (Sep 10, 2009 at 12:59)

:O AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

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portaricianeh (Sep 10, 2009 at 12:34)

wow!!!

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eddleston (Sep 10, 2009 at 12:26)

That is sweeet

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Jacob-Bykes94 (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:01)

sick

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jimmo26 (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:02)

Holy shit, incredible!

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j-a-m-e-s (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:33)

sick

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kapotejr (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:31)

wow that's super sick

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jpfreeride2007 (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:10)

wow.

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Rockurshoxoff95 (Sep 10, 2009 at 12:25)

AMAZING !

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arron-bighit (Sep 10, 2009 at 12:03)

love it!

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texasdirt (Sep 10, 2009 at 11:07)

gnargnar bra!!!!!

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HorseKicker (Sep 10, 2009 at 10:26)

focking great Smile

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pablukaa (Sep 10, 2009 at 11:31)

GOOD POD!

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WalKona (Sep 10, 2009 at 11:31)

Awsome POD

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shredwhiteandblue (Sep 10, 2009 at 11:52)

E
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thomasdemo7 (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:04)

amazing POD =D

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sillybmxers (Sep 10, 2009 at 13:20)

yea comment 100!

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poiuytrew190 (Sep 10, 2009 at 17:02)

G
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PLourenco (Sep 10, 2009 at 6:01)

best POD of ever

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NicotheNasty (Sep 10, 2009 at 9:52)

Been there, not worth it.

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