in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - photo by Margus

Photo of the Day on May 22, 2011 - more PODs

Selected by Ian Hylands - The backlit dust in this shot is amazing, especially with the way the low angle sun silhouettes the rider the in the middle of it.

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sdalsorts (May 22, 2011 at 3:37)

i wish people would stop being so judgmental over pods. if you really think its not worthy. theres nothing stopping you going out there and trying to do better. its quite insulting to the photographer and rider if you say something isn't pod worthy. especially if you have no experience in photography. a lot of people don't understand how much effort these shots can take. yes there may be better photo's out there but there are a lot of them and you can only have one pod a day. Ian has explained why its been chosen and i completely agree that its a great shot. just think in future please Smile

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OllyJ (May 22, 2011 at 4:13)

I second this.

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TheBAMFpro (May 22, 2011 at 7:02)

same here pods are about getting a sweet shot showing the essence of the sport not rider skill. this is ine of the best pods ive seen in a while. props to the photographer and the rider

gabbarida (May 22, 2011 at 7:51)

very interesting POD.

patrickrupert (May 22, 2011 at 9:07)

the first word that comes to mind is sexy.

MOFRR (May 22, 2011 at 10:00)

Yeah don't hate the POD's go back to 4chan if you like to troll. Nobody on Pinkbike enjoys your bullshit.

matt-bike-baha-2 (May 22, 2011 at 10:45)

the amount of times i heard people rant on about shit like that makes me laugh...

JesseBMXs (May 22, 2011 at 11:31)

nice POD, i love the backlit in the fog, makes it look even better

VFreehd (May 22, 2011 at 14:48)

wiiiiierrrrd i just put this photo in my favorites yesterday...and i never favorite photos.

sanguinetti-94 (May 22, 2011 at 15:14)

plop

demonboi (May 22, 2011 at 15:20)

i agree. pod should capture some essence of riding. it may not be your style of riding but all of these shots take time and effort. if you can do better, go do it. very cool pic. looks like a beautiful place to ride!

sanguinetti-94 (May 22, 2011 at 15:30)

yes they do take time and effort but better photos out there

STINKY-MINTY-1 (May 22, 2011 at 16:41)

It's probably some really good photography and stuff but I don't know F all about this stuff and I don't like it but I dont like it

ScaryGerry (May 22, 2011 at 20:03)

You're in the wrong business if you cant handle criticism. Whenever you create it and expose it for the world to see, you will get feed back... If you don't want to hear it, keep it on your desktop and don't post it. its as simple as that... Being judged when well explained and well thought out is beneficial to any artist... You cant only hear about how good you are and how perfect everything you do is, that is more damaging than hearing the ugly truth...

I personally think its a nice photo but I prefer seeing more action in a MTB pic.

obee1 Plus (May 22, 2011 at 20:59)

well said gerry. presenting artwork in a critique requires an objective distancing from the work you make, and successful art criticism demands that the viewer providing the feedback does so in an honest yet constructive fashion. failure to do so in either side results in a waste of time and ego driven verbal confrontations.

the variety of pods never ceases to impress me.

sorry, margus- brilliant work. thanks for posting it.

demonboi (May 23, 2011 at 13:52)

@scarygerry. sry im on a iphone and i mebt to give positive props notbnegitive

ScaryGerry (May 24, 2011 at 7:18)

no biggie

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Normandie (May 21, 2011 at 5:33)

Amazing pictures! Is it possible to get these photos in a higher resolution?

Ciaran500 (May 22, 2011 at 0:09)

Gotta second this request, would love this as my wallpaper. At least 1920x1080 please.

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jonathangross (May 22, 2011 at 2:01) (Below Threshold) show comment

Have seen alot better pictures than this, was kinda boring, didnt make stoked or something.
Makes me kinda angry when its so small pictures at the botem that you cant really see whats in them..

xxslopestylerider9x (May 22, 2011 at 11:49)

better picture that you'll ever be able to take in your life

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gcaprider (May 22, 2011 at 12:07)

Sjef1 - When bike photo's start making a person angry, It's time to seek out help.

xxslopestylerider9x (May 22, 2011 at 17:27)

cazneaux (May 22, 2011 at 17:33)

I agree that this pic is pretty boring. It shadows the rider too much and I can't tell whats going on.

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freerider2244 (May 22, 2011 at 18:38)

give me neg props i wanna see how many i get

xxslopestylerider9x (May 27, 2011 at 15:23)

haha I like you how get positive props instead

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downhillnews (May 22, 2011 at 7:08)

Pretty cool shot I agree with Ian about being backlit and the dust behind. I wish the front right was maybe pulled a little more in post. But either way it works.

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KurtMoon (May 22, 2011 at 9:55)

Thats a legit shot... but before i can say its a POD, what is POD? i feel like and idiot when i ask this so bare with me...

IanHylands Mod Plus (May 22, 2011 at 10:40)

Photo Of the Day

stompeinator (May 22, 2011 at 10:42) (Below Threshold) show comment

Picture

stompeinator (May 22, 2011 at 10:42) (Below Threshold) show comment

(the) Day

bmxxican (May 22, 2011 at 18:34)

no its photo

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nsaccary (May 22, 2011 at 6:50)

now this is what i call a pod.and i love the way you put the other photos small down at the bottom

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MiloXC3 (May 20, 2011 at 8:28)

I did one like this...looks shit compared to this one though. Wink

Amazing shot.

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mofyman (May 22, 2011 at 17:28)

Awesome shot, so dusty, reminds me of riding here in Cairns, can't wait to get back on the bike, recovering from broken hand. Love how the 4 frames at the bottom lead up to the coolest shot with great composition with the tree. WOOT to your POD, well deservered, keep rockin out these shots!

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snowalex (May 22, 2011 at 15:17)

I love the way that youve got the little photos below, certainly inspired me to put some of that into my pictures, I also like the way the grass sticks out more in the dust

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grahamc (May 22, 2011 at 5:30)

Perfect light, great picture of the day.

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Doule (May 22, 2011 at 16:10)

I realy enjoy this shot! most negative comments are kids that dont understand riding for what it truly is..

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SAMT (May 22, 2011 at 6:11)

thats a rad shot deffinatly pod worthy Smile

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freeriderayward (May 20, 2011 at 2:04)

Top one for POD!

Chamakazi (May 20, 2011 at 2:43)

That light is AMAZING!

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damagraphics (Jun 9, 2011 at 14:20)

possibly the best way to capture this scene
great light

he just looks like hell raiser Wink

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williseasterndude (May 22, 2011 at 12:06)

at first site, it dosnt seem that.........great
but if u look at it again, ur like
dayummm nice photography

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sanguinetti-94 (May 22, 2011 at 15:13)

HAHA please give me negative props i want them sooooooo much!!!, ill say it this photo is wank

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eastofski (May 22, 2011 at 3:53)

Amazing, l love the lighting

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badgers43 (May 22, 2011 at 8:07)

Great shot. Makes me want to go out and ride, so that makes pod for me.

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jezzah (May 20, 2011 at 2:31)

Amazing photo

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ilovefreeride (May 22, 2011 at 16:45)

nice shot very arty..... love the colours pod !!!!!!

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kiGs13 (May 20, 2011 at 18:38)

Holy Shmokes! ....your such a good photographer!! Razz

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smoranc Plus (May 22, 2011 at 0:45)

AWESOME shot.

Cheers
Beer

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josecampos (May 30, 2011 at 21:52)

sick light & dust trail...

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KGPHOTO (May 26, 2011 at 12:50)

gorgeous shot! well seen, solid comp. and obviously epic light.

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justin-shudo (May 22, 2011 at 1:25)

funny how sachamtbdhrida now has more neg props then norco 126...

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Hmason8192 (May 22, 2011 at 12:37)

it look as thought he was sent from god

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dodo37 (May 22, 2011 at 12:19)

orgazm !!

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christopher-berry (May 26, 2011 at 0:07)

love this!!!

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ainsinnes (May 22, 2011 at 17:46)

that looks amazing

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freerider2244 (May 22, 2011 at 18:39)

GREAT photo tho!!

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drakusan (May 22, 2011 at 8:45)

huh, good job!

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PatrikPinto (May 22, 2011 at 5:31)

amazing photo

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mteegard (May 22, 2011 at 12:03)

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bigdady (May 21, 2011 at 7:52)

amazing lighting

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OllO (May 20, 2011 at 5:25)

POD

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psynide (May 20, 2011 at 3:23)

POD !

vlad-x7 (May 20, 2011 at 5:03)

definitely! beautiful shot there.

shijinkamisai (May 22, 2011 at 0:41)

i see the light !!!

actually this guy is just escaping the end of the world that didnt happen

theriotact (May 22, 2011 at 1:31)

first pod after the apocalypse. and its bloody good.

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pokalface (May 22, 2011 at 8:54)

POD

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stund Plus (May 22, 2011 at 7:38)

DOERFLING!!!!!

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Tomek1122 (May 22, 2011 at 9:00)

HOLLY SHIT!The best pod i had ever seen...

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GarbanzoMan (May 22, 2011 at 9:13)

It's mysterious...love it!

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Orange28 (May 22, 2011 at 9:21)

Awesome shot!!!!!!!!! Smile

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greggy101 (May 22, 2011 at 10:39)

SICK POD BUDDY

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KaMil6978 (May 22, 2011 at 6:09)

sick.!

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CuReD (May 22, 2011 at 7:16)

Crazy POD

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sanguinetti-94 (May 22, 2011 at 3:57)

good shot, but not pod Frown

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theskidkid (May 22, 2011 at 6:54)

actually it is pod, as mentioned below, where it says photo of the day may 22

jamesxx (May 22, 2011 at 14:54)

Nice negative props Harry (sanguinetti94) Have another one on me... Wink

sanguinetti-94 (May 22, 2011 at 15:13)

yeah, but jay this photo is wank?????

jamesxx (May 23, 2011 at 7:20)

I know, it's dust in sunlight... Yer well in, pod for sure...

sanguinetti-94 (May 23, 2011 at 7:42)

no pod not for sure its wank, horrible shitty crap

jamesxx (May 23, 2011 at 9:38)

I was being sarcastic...

sanguinetti-94 (May 23, 2011 at 13:27)

good

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Spychal (May 22, 2011 at 0:43)

Nice shot, but not POD...

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OliScale (May 22, 2011 at 4:31)

how can you say that, this photo is amazing

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beneathmiskin1 (May 22, 2011 at 5:09) (Below Threshold) show comment

It's cuz it's not Sam Hill riding over a rock. LOL

sanguinetti-94 (May 23, 2011 at 3:34)

yes this photo is wank!!!!

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ben-24 (May 22, 2011 at 15:24)

this is f*ckin shitttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt x

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