Chris & Julien at Finale Ligure in Munchen, Germany - photo by Big-Col

Photo of the Day on Jan 18, 2011 - more PODs

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kusa (Jan 18, 2011 at 7:53)

For me its a perfect shot. One guy jumping and one is just drifting out of the berm with great capture on both. The background is just epic. I think POD is not alway about huge jumps and stuff you know. It needs to be a good package.. soul of biking, atmosphere, friendship and joy.

I would only change the amount of flash light... but i dont have so much experiences with that.

xXBiggie-SmallsXx96 (Jan 18, 2011 at 8:02)

There are still way better pictures out there that "capture" the same thing.

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DHaLLDay (Jan 18, 2011 at 7:21)

the one guy is rolling it and the other is pussying out

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taletotell (Jan 18, 2011 at 17:53)

Left guy looks to be coming off a berm and the right guy is doing a tail whip. He could be flying but the shot could only catch them both if the photographer caught him early in the jump.
Sick timing photographer!

CurtDB (Jan 18, 2011 at 19:12)

Ok, guy on the right is def NOT doing a tail whip. He is doing a whip. BIG difference. Tail Whip - In mid air, the frame of the bike performs a complete rotation around the front end (bars and forks), which remains stationary throughout the move.

POD worthy.

taletotell (Jan 19, 2011 at 4:31)

I stand corrected.

RampageRules (Apr 7, 2011 at 20:27)

thanks for clearing that one up curt, i hate it when people mislabel whips!

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taletotell (Jan 18, 2011 at 17:49)

One of my favorites. More original and easier to relate to than six story high leaps. It's nice to get a change here and there.

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velociraptor-clintthrust (Jan 29, 2011 at 7:18)

I love how everyone gets worked up over what someone decides is the photo of the day. It's just a photo, enjoy it geez

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calhochstein (Jan 19, 2011 at 9:43)

this is not pod worthy one of the worse pods in a while i think

its not a terrible picture just when i saw it i was wondering if pink bike was running outta good pics

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bike-fixer (Jan 18, 2011 at 8:47)

nice pic! i think the guy on the left is skidding, but im not sure. nice view the pic gives. very nice. definitely pod worthy

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seraph (Jan 18, 2011 at 2:14)

I'm not clear on how the guy on the left is doing what he appears to be doing, which is drifting. Where did he come from?

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Dresiarz15 (Jan 18, 2011 at 10:10)

nice socks Big Grin

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craymer253 (Jan 18, 2011 at 2:03)

Nah dude on the left is just knee draggin like a streetbike come on guys lol

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Bug5532 (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:26)

Is the guy on the left mid crash?

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nsaccary (Jan 13, 2011 at 10:07)

nice shot. i could see this being POD reeeel soon!

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PIND-IT (Jan 11, 2011 at 16:13)

Sweet shot.

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lucacometti (Jan 18, 2011 at 13:40)

sick picture not pod worthy though

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cricco (Jan 18, 2011 at 11:30)

yessssss...
it's dh uomo (dh man) first jump....

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Jack1201 (Jan 18, 2011 at 3:21)

Wow could of been better

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DownhillDomination (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:07)

I don't understand how this is POD...

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jefe (Jan 18, 2011 at 19:57)

Rad Shot. Why do none of these guys wear their goggles?

taletotell (Jan 19, 2011 at 4:31)

Dark tint makes it hard to see I'm guessing. This shots looks to have been taken after sunset.

konasam101 (Jan 19, 2011 at 8:20)

yah i agree buddy

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stew8787 (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:01)

sweet shop, really well shot

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benjamin69 (Jan 18, 2011 at 10:13)

Great shot , good pod , it would be nice to see the sun around here for a few days staight

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ObservedTrials (Jan 18, 2011 at 11:59)

I am 89, and what is this?

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pedalmetal (Jan 18, 2011 at 4:29)

The guy in the back was just saying. psyche!!!!

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MikeLord (Jan 18, 2011 at 18:06)

Not POD

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Miguellol (Jan 18, 2011 at 5:56)

fine

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specialized1213 (Jan 18, 2011 at 6:50)

It's alright but would have liked to see something cooler

lux-freerider (Jan 18, 2011 at 12:29)

then go do something cooler Smile

specialized1213 (Jan 21, 2011 at 19:51)

i dj not downhill
so i would rather see a dj vod

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voltagerider Plus (Jan 18, 2011 at 18:48)

Thats sick!

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ICAS (Jan 18, 2011 at 5:47)

Huh?

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THMorandi (Feb 5, 2011 at 15:15)

cool!!!

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mohammadDH (Jan 18, 2011 at 4:18)

nice pic

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blkmrktcarter (Jan 18, 2011 at 11:19)

Sick shot!

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patrick-d4l (Jan 18, 2011 at 15:08)

nice pic!!

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bobsbmx (Jan 18, 2011 at 12:37)

dumb POD

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hugslyh (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:11)

side ways much

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njhop (Mar 22, 2011 at 14:35)

I'm likin the mongoose

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demo15 (Jan 18, 2011 at 8:09)

sick

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jamieindelicato (Jan 18, 2011 at 13:48)

sick photo !

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josecampos (Jan 18, 2011 at 14:06)

awesome shot!!

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R3450N-ABLE (Jan 18, 2011 at 11:49)

i want the guy on the rights shoes and socks... theyre pretty sweet

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Bowbender (Jan 11, 2011 at 14:04)

Nice! Was that taken with a fisheye lens?

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shockabahala Plus (Jan 12, 2011 at 0:38)

was that taken with a camera?

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lewisstp (Jan 12, 2011 at 0:41) (Below Threshold) show comment

no... a T.V........ what do you think....

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shockabahala Plus (Jan 12, 2011 at 1:59)

easy man i was kidding

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lewisstp (Jan 12, 2011 at 10:13) (Below Threshold) show comment

Haha, yeah but still... Smile

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connor-rix (Jan 13, 2011 at 15:32) (Below Threshold) show comment

rad gold chain

NS-FreeRider (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:01) (Below Threshold) show comment

That's sick!! POD worthy...

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Axemen30 (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:03)

well i belive it is pod sir Smile

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alexnash (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:05)

nice lake in the background, i wish all the water here wasn't ICE Frown

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GnU-pArK-pIcKlE (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:07) (Below Threshold) show comment

POD POD! Haha ^^^^ "think they might have used a camera" lol

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jeremy-sawatzky (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:14)

I guess physics dont apply the the guy on the left. what he is doing doesnt make any sense

rydindirty (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:21)

lewis* that made me laugh out loud!!

DEgenerationX (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:24)

niiiiiiiiiiiice Big Grin

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EnduroManiac (Jan 18, 2011 at 0:28)

The big lake behind could well be the Mediterranean see considering the location. So it shouldn't be that cold ;-)
Quite amazing what one can do with a TV nowadays Big Grin

wolfe38 (Jan 18, 2011 at 1:31)

seriosuly, dude on the left.. wtf*ck are you doing? i agree with jeremy.. physics laws really dont apply to you huh?

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pieman6 (Jan 18, 2011 at 1:32)

the guy on the left is like "crap! i dont want to take the two foot drop. i know! i'll throw in a massive roost!"

jizsplatt (Jan 18, 2011 at 1:58)

a lot going on here! makes for a good pic!

swan3609 (Jan 18, 2011 at 2:22)

I miss my Mongoose Khyber.. It could be ridden like a Dh bike as shown by the guy in the front and then pedaled back up to the top,such a killer bike.. Glad to see someone else out there ripping on one. The Photography and location are pretty spot on as well..

aflo661 (Jan 18, 2011 at 2:56)

Other than the fisheye this photos kinda regular, no offense, not really POD worthy in my opinion. But then again who am I to judge?

Now on the other hand www.pinkbike.com/photo/5976124

benchwarmer (Jan 18, 2011 at 5:52)

aflo661 , that picture is rad , it's like he's dropping from the sky into the forrest

jbike101 (Jan 18, 2011 at 5:54)

riding with his goggles up, what a rebel...and guy on the left not to sure what your doing, but it makes for a sick POD

youngFR (Jan 18, 2011 at 6:47)

rider on the right has some cool socks.

haroman666 (Jan 18, 2011 at 10:55)

Maybe thats Yamy on the left... But then not even he could skid so well.

jd529 (Jan 18, 2011 at 11:45)

haha "was taken with a fisheye lens?" this is so wide its almost a panorama.

RaleighVoid (Feb 4, 2011 at 5:44)

yeh and the sea tends not to curve like that.

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amarv1994 (Jan 18, 2011 at 15:33)

f*ckin gay ass pod

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