Daniel Gillooley at Gypsy at Northstar in Bay Area, California, United States - photo by gillooleyphoto

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carterwills (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:00)

now this is a awesome POD! much better then yesterdays POD! good choice Ian tup

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cam-mcilroy (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:10)

great picture... i am no longer disapionted in pinkbikes pod choices..

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dbox123 (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:12) (Below Threshold) show comment

Has someone carved a penis in that tree????

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CanadaDiscGolf (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:18)

Some of us are focusing on the sweet dust trail and the rider railing the berm. dbox123 is thinking about penis.....

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derschbag1 (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:19)

No, did you?^^

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props-guy (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:19)

What is wrong with you?

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DirtboxTom (Aug 26, 2011 at 1:25)

Yeah! If this picture doesn't make you want to go out and smash some dusty trails, you need to go and get your head checked!!! SICK

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bikounet (Aug 26, 2011 at 6:03)

... BROAAAAAAAP!

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nolanyager (Aug 26, 2011 at 6:22)

loooooooosssssseeeee dirt+awesome rail=nice pod!

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patrickrupert (Aug 26, 2011 at 7:24)

Sick POD, way better than yesterday's. I love the watermark Smile

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joshinthebox (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:17)

matt and dan gillooley! love these guys. couldnt think of a more deserving set of guys to get POD

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jptothetree (Aug 26, 2011 at 12:02)

nice shot and one fun ass trail!!!

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compaqnc6340 (Aug 26, 2011 at 14:34)

it makes up for yesterday's lameness

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donmogie (Aug 26, 2011 at 16:09) (Below Threshold) show comment

If people don't like the POD's then start their own site and then they can sit around and bitch to themselves about their choices.

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compaqnc6340 (Aug 26, 2011 at 16:14)

way to take the joke way too seriously budday

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scottrallye (Aug 26, 2011 at 21:49)

Thank GOD it's a super-duper, rad, exciting, awesome action pod that all of us "narrow-minded" simpletons can appreciate. I feel SO much better now that I got to see a "rad" pod rather than a creative, different, interesting POD (that some people may not appreciate). From all of us with a "narrow minded viewpoint", thank you for choosing something our little brains can appreciate.

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bikounet (Aug 27, 2011 at 3:59)

I think that scottrallye explained the situation like nobody else... Big Grin

funny by the way Wink

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 27, 2011 at 8:06)

Glad you like my simple narrow minded generic POD man!

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scottrallye (Aug 27, 2011 at 11:19)

My wee little not-professionally-trained brain thinks your photo is awesome Smile

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gillooleyphoto (Oct 1, 2011 at 10:25)

hahaha Glad you like it Smile

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thisbediwas (Aug 26, 2011 at 4:47)

great lighting, love how the clearly you can see the dust, even though I don't ride it makes me want to get a bike and get into it! good POD

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dirtworks911 (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:04)

"I don't like it cus it's not blurry enough..." hehehe

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JaseZ (Aug 26, 2011 at 7:13) (Below Threshold) show comment

you're a dick

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poozank (Aug 26, 2011 at 14:22)

no you're a dick carved in a tree

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JaseZ (Aug 27, 2011 at 2:45)

lol good one ahaha

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dirtworks911 (Aug 27, 2011 at 13:17)

...You made me cray JaseZ! hahah

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Piffi (Aug 8, 2011 at 13:19)

Beautiful capture, and very nice light man!

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huddersfieldfreerider (Aug 8, 2011 at 14:54)

POD

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rmx1 (Aug 8, 2011 at 15:00)

beautiful! so pumped to go to northstar tomorrow! POD! =)

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kachow (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:02)

got the shot before he was covered in dust and dirt. he destroyed that berm O:

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bboutin Plus (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:13)

great POD, really captures the intensity of whats going on and you can tell that this guy is a shredder!

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Jayb1rd (Aug 26, 2011 at 10:25)

See so many photo's like this. But this one is outstanding! The light just makes the whole shot! Well done and congrats on getting POD! (Cool water mark too) Wink

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:25)

I'm glad you guys enjoy the shot! And yes, the rider shreds practically everything!

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Ian-Collins (Aug 26, 2011 at 11:42)

WOW...was this all natural lighting??? if not i'm curious what flash was used and where....also, if not, i'm SUPER impressed, especially considering it was with an entry level camera and kit lens...GREAT JOB!

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suspended-productions (Aug 26, 2011 at 12:25)

he has two flashes.. I shot with him a couple weeks ago there

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Ian-Collins (Aug 26, 2011 at 12:31)

gotcha...well they were used quite nicely...big props

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:41)

Yea, so what lit the dust trail was all natural light as you can see the sun lit the dust behind him. I lit him with one nikon sb-24 and 1/4 power and some other junky old flash to fill in some shadows. and The Nikon D5000 and the kit lens are really my go to camera because that's all i really have haha

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nikster (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:57)

Awesome photo! going into favourites! and very good job for a D5000 with an 18-55mm! Did you use a flash or some sort of lighting?

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:43)

Thanks man! If you want to know everything I used look at the comment above ^ Big Grin

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BigRedBike (Aug 26, 2011 at 1:13)

He looks like he's about to wreck lol. Definitely going to be cleaning that out of his nooks and crannies. Way to tear it up!

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:43)

Na man he rode it out!

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davidstuartkelly (Aug 26, 2011 at 1:02)

Im a little baffled here guys, i made a comment on an identical pic/ 6996488 same surname etc. Am i losing the plot??.

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crunchss (Aug 26, 2011 at 5:22)

By the looks of it, you commented on the rider's upload of the photo. This photo was uploaded by the photographer - going by Surnames I think they're brothers!

Amazing shot!!

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 6:39)

We are brothers actually. I'm glad you guys like the photo!

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davidstuartkelly (Aug 26, 2011 at 6:53)

Its a Fantastic shot, i understand what happened now...

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captaingillooley (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:26)

brothers for life! haha. My bro is the more talented of the two of us

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DylanHunter (Aug 26, 2011 at 14:26)

i think theres a pretty even balance of talent haha

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:44)

I agree with Dylan. Definitely an even balance.

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airsoftesneeto (Aug 26, 2011 at 3:33)

and its my future bike Smile

)))) quite literally, im seriously gonna be buying that frame

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captaingillooley (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:26)

I'm glad to hear it Smile

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sweetonic63 (Aug 26, 2011 at 11:00)

all that dirt hes spraying is going too cover up yesturdays POD, its ok everybody

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louiscritchie (Aug 26, 2011 at 7:49)

time to rebuild that berm...

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DHnewboy (Aug 26, 2011 at 10:42)

gillooleyphoto takes the best pictures of Northstar.

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:45)

Thanks man! I'm glad you enjoy it!

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Joelrider (Aug 26, 2011 at 4:55)

Glorious Epic POD! Ride Life Ride Giant Salute

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deadlymailman (Aug 26, 2011 at 6:51)

This just goes to show how dusty Northstar is, awesome picture.

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rafa95 (Aug 26, 2011 at 11:32)

great POD! makes me forget the last one... tup

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DylanHunter (Aug 8, 2011 at 13:20)

wowzers

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brockley (Aug 26, 2011 at 12:22)

this is the best birthday gift ever

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:48)

Happy Birthday? haha Glad you like it man.

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ScottB-408 (Aug 26, 2011 at 13:27)

Good work Matt and Dan! Epic shot forsure!

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:48)

Thanks Scott!

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chainheart (Aug 26, 2011 at 10:48)

if this od was a pancake .... it will be a good pancake

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TAridingMTB (Aug 8, 2011 at 13:21)

sweet photo, great light, pinned!

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:49)

Thanks!

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Stuart95 (Aug 26, 2011 at 7:57)

best pod in a few days i think great shot !!

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bumblebee9008 (Aug 26, 2011 at 8:26)

Fantastic ... Defiantly worth a POD

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ghetto3 (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:30)

can someone tell me what POD means?

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zorba73 (Aug 26, 2011 at 11:33)

Picture Of.. Duh.

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ghetto3 (Sep 1, 2011 at 18:18)

give me a break man.. it was the first time on the website.. us Americans slow learners. so now I know photo of day

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megastoked (Aug 8, 2011 at 13:47)

great combo of riding and photo shills right here !! tup

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lennyandcarl (Aug 26, 2011 at 14:28)

Sick... Ride it like you stole it!

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samminett (Aug 26, 2011 at 14:36)

much better POD yesterdays was crud this is cool

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avnish (Aug 28, 2011 at 8:57)

Lol, why say POD? just right click and set as desktop background~!

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 28, 2011 at 13:07)

Well my friend, cause that would be stealing my photo.

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konaSTUFF65 (Aug 28, 2011 at 23:11)

thats a nice pic nice riding man

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hobblyjig (Oct 11, 2011 at 19:27)

This has been my desktop since it was POD. Its Pic of the Year imo.

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gillooleyphoto (Oct 11, 2011 at 20:07)

Thanks a bunch man, I really appreciate it. Feel free to nominate it if you want. Smile

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Danger80 (Jan 21, 2012 at 10:37)

Sweet light, looks awesome.

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bmxfan91 (Aug 26, 2011 at 23:35)

true nikon picture better than canon

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mrfitz424 (Aug 26, 2011 at 21:41)

if you look at his roost it looks like he's moving. trippy! northstar pod!

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Racerx7734 (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:17)

Great shot man. One of my favorite places to shoot. : )

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:47)

Yea that trail is awesome isn't it? I'm glad that you like the photo!

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nhillerby (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:41)

BEAUTIFUL PHOTO, great lighting, angle, shutter speed, everything.

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:57)

Glad you like it man!

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mtnbikegal99 (Aug 26, 2011 at 19:02)

Nice!!!!! A Giant!!! That berm looks fun! Nice shot!

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boylagz (Aug 8, 2011 at 14:56)

Man this' pretty sick. Props!

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connorc126 (Aug 26, 2011 at 8:38)

love everything about it . the giant glory make the picture for me

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boylagz (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:16)

I knew it, haha. Props dude, awesome shot tup

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luis-beri (Aug 26, 2011 at 2:32)

real POD today!!

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:53)

Glad you like it man!

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gasman (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:08)

BRAAAPPP!!
beautiful pic, gettin loose! love the dust trail.

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EdikTatsak (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:08)

berm distroyer) - cool ride.
agry with carterwills

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kona620 (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:03)

soo sick im gonna ride when i can see outside because off this!!!

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N0t0ri0us (Aug 26, 2011 at 10:55)

wat

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josecampos (Aug 8, 2011 at 17:15)

sweet shot my friend!! sick action & amazing dust trail!!

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:47)

Thanks Jose! I'm glad you like it!

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davinpena (Aug 8, 2011 at 22:24)

thats sick,,, makes me wanna ride

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N0t0ri0us (Aug 26, 2011 at 6:50)

Nice shot. This is about as much dirt I kick up right before I bite it.

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voltagerider Plus (Aug 10, 2011 at 11:43)

Holly nice dirt!

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CanyonTeam (Aug 9, 2011 at 14:51)

GREAT SHOT !

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Banan725135650 (Aug 26, 2011 at 1:45)

Epic

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Laue (Aug 26, 2011 at 2:16)

nice shot man!

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gillooleyphoto (Oct 1, 2011 at 10:31)

Thanks man! no where near the kind of work you make on a day to day basis though. Your work is absolutely amazing!

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KennyKillsIt (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:38)

Smashed it!

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AngelWho (Aug 26, 2011 at 21:50)

Pure PWNAGE!!!!! Razz

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norcal8 (Aug 26, 2011 at 8:29)

ya matt and dan

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konablastboy88 (Aug 26, 2011 at 7:16)

amazing HD POD

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Azzmataz (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:00)

Great contrast

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kawi008 (Sep 12, 2011 at 12:09)

wow

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desert-fox (Aug 8, 2011 at 14:57)

POD

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Sports-Aux-Puces (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:25)

POD for sure!

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pokalface (Aug 26, 2011 at 14:57)

POD!

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alinebiker12345 (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:23)

Sweet photo!!

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youngFR (Aug 8, 2011 at 13:21)

killing that berm!

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JordieGT (Aug 26, 2011 at 5:02)

sickk POD

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Henriquedepaula (Aug 26, 2011 at 6:01)

That's what I call a POD, yesterday's was lame.

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IanHylands Mod Plus (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:12)

No, yesterday's POD was a really great photo, you just didn't like it. Be sure to qualify that your opinion is that it was lame, not that the photo was lame.

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:52)

I agree with Ian completely. The photo itself was very well done and you should appreciate all the work that went into making it happen.

On another note, I am very glad that you like the photo!

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LunaticX77 (Aug 26, 2011 at 6:02)

amazing shot. well done

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nason222 (Aug 8, 2011 at 17:54)

POD!!!

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djbruno (Aug 26, 2011 at 3:49)

sick pod

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dunford (Aug 26, 2011 at 2:49)

This POD makes yesterdays look rubbish, and I actually liked yesterdays POD...

Sweet shot!

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airsoftesneeto (Aug 26, 2011 at 3:30)

matt u are a G!!!!

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:53)

Thanks!

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Logik426 (Aug 26, 2011 at 7:40)

more FR !!! less DJ !!!

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Alec-Quinanola (Aug 26, 2011 at 11:54)

Sooo sweet matt

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gillooleyphoto (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:53)

Thanks Alec! Glad you like it!

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friesen12 (Aug 26, 2011 at 0:02)

Now thats a POD.

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tristan123456789 (Aug 26, 2011 at 16:41)

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