Ryan Nangle at 4A in Farnborough, United Kingdom - photo by sam-davies

Photo of the Day on Jun 7, 2011 - more PODs

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zaprowsdower (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:09)

Sick trick. props to the rider. Photo is average snapshot look. Not a pod. my2cents.

KonaKing22 (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:18)

This is hawt...

ZAKLOVESDJ (Jun 7, 2011 at 5:56)

did you guys see his barrel role bar?

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MetalMiLitia (Jun 7, 2011 at 7:16)

@ least your from the US; 2 cents isn't worth much these days. Smile

jbike101 (Jun 7, 2011 at 7:21)

the shot does look a bit average but the light coming through the tress looks good

patrickrupert (Jun 7, 2011 at 7:24)

Zaprowsdower, i see what you're saying, but it is a pretty nice picture anyway.

brockanderson (Jun 7, 2011 at 12:22)

this photo is far from an "average snapshot".. it's really nicely framed, timing is spot on which is quite hard with tuck-no handers!! If it had a flash or two on the rider it would be a really great shot IMO.

JesseBMXs (Jun 7, 2011 at 13:19)

this is a great shot, like brock said the timing is good with some flash it wud look a lil better but its still a great pic

Barnseyhcxc (Jun 7, 2011 at 13:26)

Nice, props to the rider. Liking the colours Smile

p2rider12 (Jun 7, 2011 at 14:01)

"average shot"? He's doing a backflips tuck no hand ahaha

jmskrsly (Jun 7, 2011 at 14:50)

Since when does POD come only from professional photographers? Anyone can criticize it's not hard to do.

sam-davies (Jun 7, 2011 at 15:43)

I'm not a pro photographer if that's what you're trying to say... I'd have liked to use a flash but I didn't have any triggers at the time and I was filming so it was on video mode.

ChineseAlan (Jun 7, 2011 at 17:23)

For a non proffesional photographer, i think that this is a really good effort and it got the photographer POD! So well done, Not my favourite type of riding, (Dirt jumping) now but still good picture, good skills, props to both... Smile

edk818 (Jun 7, 2011 at 19:14)

Actually I had the same problem shooting my buddies at our local jumps. The light coming through the trees pulls so much away from the subject.. a busy background is a bitch to deal with. But this pic has an amazing trick happening so it's cool!

airbornmtnbiker (Jun 7, 2011 at 19:18)

They definitely edited this photo or fixed the colors from this morning

IanHylands Mod Plus (Jun 8, 2011 at 7:05)

Actually no, it hasn't been touched...

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samunderwood (May 24, 2011 at 8:46)

Sick Shot! POD!!

giant1996 (May 24, 2011 at 17:09)

POD

mooseduck13 (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:02)

Froot Loops hoops goin huge. POD for sure

mossyriders (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:03)

sick photo!! Big Grin

textbooksonic (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:05)

that is one of the best profile pictures i have seen in a while...

dhiller661 (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:09)

ummmm, WHAT?!

stompeinator (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:58)

Damn he's pullin of that trick so perfectly!!

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GreenDemon (Jun 7, 2011 at 13:10)

Tree: *points at Nangle with branch* "YOU! Get down from there!"
Nangle: *throws arms out jestingly* "Whacha gonna do?! Fight me?!"

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case (Jun 7, 2011 at 9:39)

this photo does have the colors red(wheel) yellow(frame) blue(wheel) and green(helm), primary colors upside down in the forest+no hands = pod obviously. the photographer and the camera could have taken a smoother silkier crisper shot, but they didn't need to to get where they are today. cry about it. ps i know green is not a primary color, its what you get when you mix frame and front wheel.

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ChrissyGulliver (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:17)

if you squint you Cant see the bike Haha

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dickturd-jnr94 (Jun 7, 2011 at 8:42)

love his lid! nangle is pinned this season!

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Snowdog85 (Jun 7, 2011 at 6:02)

my favorite trick! backflip nohander. looks cool if you look same time down and someone takes the photo from there (camera looking up in air)

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banned-account (Jun 7, 2011 at 1:40)

For those that like it big:

http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p0pb6633161/p4pb6633161.jpg

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dirt-jumper-13 (Jun 7, 2011 at 2:27)

good to see a local POD Big Grin

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TKy5e (Jun 7, 2011 at 12:18)

he looks more comfortable upside down no handed then most do sitting on a laz-e-boy

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rosco5 (Jun 7, 2011 at 1:38)

Think its deserving great trick props to the rider

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williseasterndude (Jun 7, 2011 at 3:05)

Sometimes u just have to have a sic action shot, and i'm guessing that's what Ian was aiming for.

IanHylands Mod Plus (Jun 8, 2011 at 7:14)

I like that it's a sick action shot, but I also really like the look of it as well. In some ways it reminds me of a Bev Doolittle painting, the ones of horses where they're almost perfectly camouflaged in their surroundings.
And sometimes I just like to see things as they are, without a whole bunch of flashes changing the look of it.
I really like the discussion that is happening on this photo, I didn't put a comment on it and people are making their own. And there are some very well thought out comments being made about this.

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guiaz (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:18)

That's nice.. but i don't think that is a very good POD :S

robscott2010 (Jun 7, 2011 at 2:36)

such a nice bike, such a nice shot. well done !

aflo661 (Jun 7, 2011 at 2:36)

Impressive riding but the photo is too messy and the bike and the riders helmet are kinda lost in the background. Could be better, maybe in B&W?

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GRandolph (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:37)

Okay now thats cool!

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Vulpine (Jun 20, 2011 at 10:23)

Nice shot! I have the same camera.. hope some day make a nice work like this!

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case (Jun 7, 2011 at 9:26)

i agree with textbooksonic this is certainly profile pick of the day. gotta have the goat

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iluvmyidentiti (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:25)

yeahhh

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nateb (Jun 7, 2011 at 16:02)

The light on the back of the landing is rad. Sick trick too.

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Nobble (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:37)

It's a good shot, but the colors dont really do it for me...

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adamtheace82 (Jun 7, 2011 at 11:47)

yeh nice one and love the lid

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thegofastguy (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:04)

such a sick photo, definatly deserves POD

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freeryde-mtb (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:16)

Ian, why did you select this as pod? great picture and all but just curious

IanHylands Mod Plus (Jun 8, 2011 at 7:16)

I made this comment above, but here it is again:
I like that it's a sick action shot, but I also really like the look of it as well. In some ways it reminds me of a Bev Doolittle painting, the ones of horses where they're almost perfectly camouflaged in their surroundings.
And sometimes I just like to see things as they are, without a whole bunch of flashes changing the look of it.
I really like the discussion that is happening on this photo, I didn't put a comment on it and people are making their own. And there are some very well thought out comments being made about this.

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JRock36 (Jun 7, 2011 at 18:28)

such a sick looking bike..

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Greg-Kline (Jun 7, 2011 at 19:42)

Ryan Nangle is the man!!!

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Jervis400 (Jun 7, 2011 at 3:36)

f*ck yes!

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eellbird101 (Jun 7, 2011 at 12:36)

i love all the different colors hes got going on Smile

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m-toasty (Jun 7, 2011 at 21:27)

FUN BIKE!! FUN SPOT!! FUN TRICK!! Weeee!

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GoTTaRide24-7 (Jun 7, 2011 at 5:27)

Sick ryan !

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bullitboy123 (Jun 14, 2011 at 8:34)

http://bullitboy123.pinkbike.com/album/cedric-gracia/

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Trailblaza (Jun 8, 2011 at 13:14)

dude i ate shit trying a tuck no props for getting the flip in there ! Razz

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mattyc1990 (Jun 7, 2011 at 5:27)

POD

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jgottya1 (Jun 7, 2011 at 15:36)

Sexy time, High 5 !!!

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fragoso (Jun 7, 2011 at 23:50)

POD brow

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HighRidge4lifeyo (Jun 7, 2011 at 5:41)

mo carpets, mo problems

flipside (Jun 7, 2011 at 9:27)

what is it with yanks and carpets haha

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vt6spd (Jun 7, 2011 at 2:50)

Tada!!!!! Enter circus!

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huwh (Jun 7, 2011 at 2:37)

sick shot mate

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pokalface (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:41)

POD definitely!

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lilandy (Jun 7, 2011 at 4:33)

Not a good choice for POD considering what is out there. It's really just a snapshot.

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riderboyrob (Jun 7, 2011 at 6:53)

good one dude gotta hook up soon and ride anit rode with you for a few years now haha

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Reo23 (Jun 7, 2011 at 11:09)

yeaah man ! Smile

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stucon (Jun 7, 2011 at 12:32)

Very nice man!

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codythomson (Jun 7, 2011 at 8:36)

WOW

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dodo37 (Jun 7, 2011 at 7:53)

thats sick

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dh0023 (Jun 7, 2011 at 0:59)

Sick picture. I love it.. POD

mnorris122 (Jun 7, 2011 at 7:23)

sweet.

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