Carter Faulkner at No Joke in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada - photo by ReubenKrabbe

Dank dark day riding Garbanzo in Whistler

Photo of the Day on Jun 15, 2011 - more PODs

Selected by Ian Hylands - I just really like the cool treatment on this shot. Cool as in a little to the blue side of the spectrum as opposed to warmer tones, not cool as in, "that's cool!" It really works with the misty look, and I like that the shot is mostly about the environment and just has a bit of bridge and rider tucked away almost like a Where's Waldo shot...

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trade2ride (Jun 4, 2011 at 6:05)

the only thing missing here is the headless horseman chasing him down....definately pod.

JesseBMXs (Jun 4, 2011 at 19:57)

^i agree

Barnseyhcxc (Jun 15, 2011 at 0:40)

If you go down in the woods today your sure to get stocked! nice shot Smile

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Jnewnes (Jun 15, 2011 at 3:57) (Below Threshold) show comment

harry pothead on wheels

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RaleighVoid (Jun 15, 2011 at 4:39)

its 'where's wally' Razz

lukegriffiths (Jun 15, 2011 at 5:22)

Get your elbows out Jimmy.

spoonyman (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:12)

Getting stocked ftw! You can never be too prepared for natural disasters or nuclear war!

JHewitt (Jun 15, 2011 at 9:16)

...what?!

RaleighVoid (Jun 15, 2011 at 9:34)

barnseyhcxc's mistake 'stocked'... as in 'stocked up for the winter', and then spoony cleverly linked it up with the fact that the photo is dark and blue-ish, which is what it might look like if we suffered a nuclear war. but i wouldn't know, i've never experienced one.

mcurran (Jun 15, 2011 at 10:07)

the setting of this shot is majestic.

dhiller661 (Jun 15, 2011 at 12:09)

new background! i wish i could ride this 8 days a week =(

SpruceRipper (Jun 15, 2011 at 15:32)

Sweet shot of Carter

DrPayne62 (Jun 15, 2011 at 22:15)

Its like he's biking the yellow brick road in the forest from Wizard of Oz. Lions and Tigers and Bikes. OH MY!!!!

ChineseAlan (Jun 19, 2011 at 17:39)

OmG This is such a cool POD, looks like somthing out of lord of the rings or some shit, SWEET PHOTO MATE

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ReubenKrabbe (Jun 8, 2011 at 22:30)

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Patswans (Jun 15, 2011 at 2:11)

New desktop background, done! Reminds me of the weather here in Swansea.

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kambc (Jun 15, 2011 at 9:01)

is the photo guy EVER happy with pictures? I think this was the first.
I would rather read that little box with something that says "love this picture cause buddy is blah blah blah", not "well this picture is ok cause there isnt enough cow bell and what cow bell there is, there is not enough light to fully capture its essence of banging."

paulclarke (Jun 15, 2011 at 10:30)

Alot of people like the fact that photographers from 'decline' and 'bike' mag etc. talk about their photos though. Its always intresting to read their comments Smile

billy-bike-club (Jun 15, 2011 at 12:21)

the idea is to learn something , there is 60 comments right after it usually making me gag on how wonder full the pic is... ill go with the critics read any day..

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vt6spd (Jun 15, 2011 at 3:01)

Mr. Highlands,
Cool is one way to describe this picture... I would say more haunting? The bluish tones brings on the effect of a ghost rider in the fog. Cool, hell yeah it is! But a second look also gives me the idea that this image also would be a great oepening for a Folgers Coffee comercial- Its early, rider wakes up with coffee, then hits all the trails to check them out before the sun really comes up- best way to start a day. Good selection!

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KjrstenSmith (Jul 28, 2011 at 10:41)

It's pictures like this that make me love photography. It's haunting and beautiful at the same time. It's got an eerie feel to it, yet it's rather calming. It's not easy to capture a picture like that. Props to the photographer Smile

cougar797 (Sep 2, 2011 at 5:20)

Its days like this that make me love riding and life. Its wet and cool, everything feels alive and fresh. Then the walls the fog creates for you wrap you up in it and make you a part of it. You feel like a ghost focused on nothing but working perfectly with the terrain you are floating over. Intent inhuman focus and achievement in a world that only those who frequent it can even begin to understand. This Is why I get up in the mornings.

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kona124 (Jun 15, 2011 at 17:04)

calm down everyone its not f*cking harry potter

Ruairidh-fife (Jun 15, 2011 at 17:32)

since when has harry potter ever been that exciting!

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KurtMoon (Jun 15, 2011 at 17:10)

This is an epic picture. Probably the best picture of biking i have ever seen. For sure POD....

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showa (Jun 15, 2011 at 0:42)

Garbanzo never dissapoints, thumbs up

m-c-soul-kid (Jun 15, 2011 at 8:41)

amen

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thegringo (Jun 15, 2011 at 19:40)

Awesome.

Gringo. Beer

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dirtyamerican (Jun 15, 2011 at 21:07)

all I can say is WOW!

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KTownRoyster (Jun 15, 2011 at 21:17)

Honestly how is this a POD? If you can spot the biker amongst the trees, which takes up 99% of the pic, he isn't even doing anything impressive. don't get me wrong its great photography. Its crisp and clear but this is pinkBIKE. I want to see great shots of bikers doing something badass not trees. If I want great landscaping i'd go to HGTV.

steve-815 (Jun 21, 2011 at 11:03)

its "Picture Of the Day" not "Trick Of the Day" thats why its this picture rather than someone doing a backflip off a kerb

KTownRoyster (Jul 6, 2011 at 22:52)

this is also pinkBIKE thats why the bikers should be the pic not damn trees

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specialH (Jun 3, 2011 at 16:35)

woah that so trippy....pod all the way

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jcastro (Jun 15, 2011 at 20:06)

GOOD JOB CANUCKS!!

armyof1 (Jun 15, 2011 at 23:21)

but the bruins win the cup!

jcastro (Jun 17, 2011 at 20:01)

LOL yeeah, good job to both teams. EFF THE RIOTERS thought.

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mikeinjasper (Jun 15, 2011 at 17:54)

Stunning photo! Love it.

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sittingduck (Jun 15, 2011 at 22:45)

Yeah, cool. That describes it well. Smile

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tomfoolary (Jun 15, 2011 at 18:18)

amazing scene but looks slippery..id be off at the first corner

sp750 (Jun 15, 2011 at 21:10)

^lol

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dillonchamberlain (Jun 15, 2011 at 18:24)

its missing zombies

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nishnash (Jun 15, 2011 at 21:24)

Sick! Way to kill it Carter!

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NorthwestShredSesh (Aug 26, 2011 at 3:06)

Wish I had a nice camera.

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benjiscott82 (Jun 15, 2011 at 3:23)

wow, one of my favs shots ive seen on here, v.nice!

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Maikel (Jul 8, 2011 at 13:33)

Epic - my new wallpaper :-)

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I-CanDoRideTheBike (Jun 15, 2011 at 2:27)

That is one of the sweetest shots I have ever seen .

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ROBINSON147 (Jun 21, 2011 at 18:58)

POD. sick pic

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Toby24 (Jun 14, 2011 at 3:20)

POD.

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oscar49 (Sep 13, 2011 at 13:42)

a bear took the shot

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gbhfghinn (Jun 4, 2011 at 4:20)

pod

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DD1987DHKona (Jun 15, 2011 at 19:31)

Spooky Woods!!!

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ryanreishripper (Jun 15, 2011 at 19:24)

CREEPY.

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Ben-Swindells (Jun 5, 2011 at 9:38)

POD

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josecampos (Jun 15, 2011 at 14:01)

so misty....

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RideFree420 (Jun 15, 2011 at 9:27)

sooo eerie! POD!

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PKMR (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:50)

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jam1275 (Jun 15, 2011 at 3:47)

mint pic!!!!!!!

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kellenj531 (Jun 15, 2011 at 19:50)

POD

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bikermaradu (Jun 15, 2011 at 3:50)

Faved! Dam good POD!

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beso-boroken (Jun 15, 2011 at 7:00)

pod

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miguelads (Jun 15, 2011 at 7:06)

DARK FOREST !!!!!!!!!

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SEND-IT (Jun 17, 2011 at 11:48)

Love this shot!

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pokalface (Jun 15, 2011 at 8:53)

PODD

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Liggster (Jun 15, 2011 at 2:35)

Beautiful Shot!! :-D

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shredhard (Jun 15, 2011 at 12:58)

YEAAAA REUBSS!!!

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manuelangel (Jun 15, 2011 at 7:59)

woooww excelent!!

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progression (Jun 9, 2011 at 13:13)

Sets the mood soo well. great shot man!

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fredydh (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:15)

wow man... simply beautifull!!!!!!! whistler here i come!!!!!!!!!!!!

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NOVEGREG (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:01)

What run is that in Whistler, does anyone know?

digilog Plus (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:29)

Garbanzo... in the pictures details and in the post above...

dorchesterbiketrail (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:38)

garbanzo is the entire upper section of the mountain

the trail says no joke

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spalmer (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:36)

cool POD !!

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Adrian95FR (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:16)

awsome track

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ScottB-408 (Jun 15, 2011 at 0:02)

love the depth it gives the viewer...

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carbonlite (Jun 8, 2011 at 21:53)

desktop link isn't working for me... it could just be me... but i thought I'd mention it.

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mike81 (Jun 15, 2011 at 7:18)

and that's it?? .. boring

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Vulpine (Jun 14, 2011 at 10:06)

Twilight scene!?

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kierwanpritchard (Jun 15, 2011 at 0:03)

HARRY POTTER!!! riding through the forbidden forest! good shot though Smile

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jthefoo (Jun 15, 2011 at 0:05)

And then Harry jumps up with his wand and casts a spell that makes the rider huck fat drops

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barker111 (Jun 15, 2011 at 14:13)

this is such a shit pic

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