Stéphane Bélanger at Shipshaw Dam in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada - photo by LamaCycles

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POD Photo of the Day on Dec 11, 2011

Selected by Ian Hylands - The size of this dam compared to the rider really shows in this shot, and the water flowing across the run in makes this whole thing a lot more amazing. I really like how the rider is sunlit in front of the shadows, it really helps to make him pop a little...

Photo info

Album: 2011-RoadtripsEvents
Category: Street/Park
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2011 at 19:00
Nov 21, 2011
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Trail: Shipshaw Dam
Riders: Stéphane Bélanger

Photo details

Dimensions:

Camera

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Lens

5.0-60.0 mm

Shutter Speed

1/800

Aperture

4.0

Focal Length

7.5 mm

ISO Speed

160

Date

2011:11:05

Time

15:06:48

124 Comments

Score Time Who Faved

+ 225

williee (Nov 25, 2011 at 20:41)

how is there no tire tracks ? Blank Stare

+ 28

Luv-To-Fly (Nov 25, 2011 at 20:49)

he has super hopping abillities Razz

GunsANDCigarettes (Nov 28, 2011 at 15:16)

POD.

+ 14

c25porter (Nov 28, 2011 at 16:09)

Everything looks legit, but I keep looking for tire tracks!

- 150

suicidedownhiller (Nov 28, 2011 at 19:50) (Below Threshold) show comment

I'd call it fake, he'd have to have a shitload of speed to get that high, the water would have left tracks, and it looks mossy and slippery, I wouldn't ride across that at high speed...

+ 169

LamaCycles Plus (Nov 29, 2011 at 7:11)

Here is the vid boys:

www.pinkbike.com/video/229389

Cheers!

+ 27

c25porter (Dec 1, 2011 at 11:13)

Even after seeing the video, I don't understand how we left no tracks, are they slick tires? Nice find and execution by the way!

+ 21

LamaCycles Plus (Dec 1, 2011 at 12:28)

Not sure either, maybe cause of the speed... The tires dried very fast? Cause if you look at the bottom, you can see some sort of tracks...

Anyways, the vid is a good proof that the picture is not a photoshoped crap...

Andrew-Taylor (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:05)

This is so sick that I need a doctor

+ 11

fr3er1d3r (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:06)

I think that the tracks are probably so small they're hard to notice anyway, and the sun is creating glare on that white concrete. Idk, it's not fake though. Video was legit! This spot looks like fun

IanSunday (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:08)

Look at the scale of the photo. The tire tracks would be extremely small, so it's no surprise they're not obvious!

MingMtnMedia (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:10)

Sweet how he's just in the shadow of the building

adamlaycock (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:13)

I farted.

Worm-Burner (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:21)

I just hope he kept clear of all the poo...

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yeagerrr (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:24)

What happened to no helmet, no pod?

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SBK-ID (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:43)

beannie is a helmet...

MiloXC3 (Dec 11, 2011 at 1:37)

Where is POY!?

kirky993 (Dec 11, 2011 at 2:24)

i would like to see the run up

xxslopestylerider9x (Dec 11, 2011 at 4:59)

That picture shows more air than the rider actually had in the video. Nice job getting that perfect angle.

newfie-rides (Dec 11, 2011 at 5:38)

man, there is so many good shots without helmets, how come the rule is there if they're going to keep breaking it?

louie15 (Dec 11, 2011 at 5:38)

i was thinking because of the heat and speed the tires must of just dried instantly.

Matthew233 (Dec 11, 2011 at 5:51)

i want to know how he got all the way up there without getting his tires wet :S but its a sick shot!

potatoracing2 (Dec 11, 2011 at 5:53)

maybe it was 60 degrees celsius out, and he dried

theskidkid (Dec 11, 2011 at 6:38)

He's not wearing a helmet!

radrider (Dec 11, 2011 at 6:43)

goin so fast the water sprayed off the tires within milliseconds of going through the water.rocket science

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dingus (Dec 11, 2011 at 6:52)

There are no tracks because he's using prototype Maxxis Moses tyres. They part any body of water that is in your way, giving you maximum traction and keeping you dry...

jackelope (Dec 11, 2011 at 8:10)

it would suck if the water turned on...

nunukula (Dec 11, 2011 at 8:57) (Below Threshold) show comment

first no helmet pod

newfie-rides (Dec 11, 2011 at 9:45)

no man, there has been plenty more, like i said in my comment above.

studers (Dec 11, 2011 at 9:52)

www.pinkbike.com/video/229389

mtb-rider (Dec 11, 2011 at 10:24)

FLAIR IT!

nielsdewit (Dec 11, 2011 at 14:37)

Okey... so PB allows to get POD without a helmet now...
WTF is their problem... we all had to know this when we signed up back in the days...

And comments with bad language getting deleted... Facepalm

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PROPS for you man for going BIG or go home !

AtomikDHracer (Dec 11, 2011 at 14:46)

Thats sick! But he's not wearing a helmet.. oh well Razz

radrider (Dec 11, 2011 at 16:55)

lol people who hate on PB yet come here everyday make me laugh...

xxslopestylerider9x (Dec 11, 2011 at 17:05)

I know lol. All of em are negative nancys....

anonimatomloki (Dec 11, 2011 at 17:58)

You want a reason for not leaving a tire track? HE IS JESUS.
end of discussion Big Grin

dhabartrider11 (Dec 11, 2011 at 18:37)

Open the flood gates!!!!!!

finnrambo (Dec 11, 2011 at 19:12)

hey maybe he has a d3o beanie......

JesseBMXs (Dec 11, 2011 at 20:32)

gay pride

FURIOUS-RIDER (Dec 11, 2011 at 21:55)

theres no tire tracks cuz he uses the new SHAM-WOW tires aha

rookie1234 (Dec 12, 2011 at 17:00)

lama cycles i meant to positive props ya sorry. so not photo shopped. very dry pavement and hes going super fast

LamaCycles Plus (Dec 13, 2011 at 6:08)

Hehe, no worries, man.

JesseBMXs (Dec 13, 2011 at 15:24)

wow my fuckin PB got hacked

GunsANDCigarettes (Dec 13, 2011 at 18:17)

nah jesse it didnt.. jk

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+ 28

epavichthesavage Plus (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:50)

"Hey there! I see that! Go get your helmet on!"
-Mum

True story

rookie1234 (Dec 11, 2011 at 22:26)

lama cycles i meant to positive props ya sorry. so not photo shopped. very dry pavement and hes going super fast

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omnicell (Dec 11, 2011 at 22:12)

This is what biking stands for. Part of it. The other part for me is the Forest.. Dams and Forests. Very interesting..!! The nature of a rider. That is what is caught here. Those of us that feel this way.. That need that alone time, just the sky, concrete and for me a free ride bike of some kind. Its just the nature of things. The temperament It should be appreciated. Not everyone has this in them, nor will everyone ever get to experience what this feels like. It is the independent spirit. May the spirit live on.. Awesome pic...

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devonbalet Plus (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:27)

awesome urbanscape! I wish the rider was just a few feet higher to create a stronger separation. the combination of the color, reflection, exposure and the riders white shirt create great eye movement while still maintaining a strong subject.

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nickf (Nov 26, 2011 at 22:36)

next, off the virtical pillar!!!

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marshall1 (Dec 14, 2011 at 13:36)

For all the people that are jealous or just extremly stupid i was there and everything that you see is real, and who care about the lid we just have one life to live stunt it!

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lstanners (Dec 11, 2011 at 17:08)

Why don't my 180s look that cool? Oh that's right I struggle to get my rig 180... Awesome spot... until it starts raining up river...

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Cain-bitches (Jan 19, 2012 at 16:09)

Its not even a good photo? Its taken squint and from looking at the video he didn't really do much. Just a fairly small tweaked air. It's a cool spot, but I'm not too stoked.

LamaCycles Plus (Jan 19, 2012 at 16:18)

Well, I think this pics is popular (+38 000 views) because of the unusual landscape... Must be really cool to ride and it is also very different from what we are used to.

Cheers!

Cain-bitches (Jan 19, 2012 at 16:36)

yeah the spot is sweet. Maybe in the future a really good photo of a wallride on that piller on the left? That would be even more nuts!!

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shishka (Dec 11, 2011 at 7:32)

Best bank of all time!!!! And that saying alot because i live in the original land of banks. What about blasting off that skinny piece and gap to the big bank?

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Verde2011 (Dec 18, 2011 at 11:36)

There isnt tire tracks because he didnt go through the water, he went through the middle, the angle makes it look like there is water all across..

LamaCycles Plus (Dec 18, 2011 at 12:03)

This can help you maybe: www.pinkbike.com/video/229389

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A1exflobmx (Dec 11, 2011 at 5:30)

thats sick, but the tyre tracks dont show up in the real video and this looks so more steeze (yes ano skating term) than in the video

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jthefoo (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:09)

At first look, i thought he was falling off, but after taking a look at the shadow, I realized he was like 100 off the ground!!!

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ridedownahill (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:10)

off topic but where's POY???!!!

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Eneite (Dec 11, 2011 at 2:52)

Open the floodgates !!!

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theheckler (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:02)

i dont even understand how this happened but its really cool and a great picture too

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McFuggles (Dec 11, 2011 at 2:07)

I can't tell if he's about to eat shit or if this is some really goofy trick.

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NunoFigueiredoDH (Dec 11, 2011 at 2:32)

E se as comportas se abriam? o.0

Andrevag (Dec 11, 2011 at 4:20)

Era um grande banho que ele apanhava hehe Razz

NunoFigueiredoDH (Dec 11, 2011 at 6:17)

Podes Crer xD

Andrevag (Dec 11, 2011 at 12:42)

Acho que aquilo nao abrem muito xD e parece um grande sitio para andar :o

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lennyandcarl (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:29)

I don't care if he doesn't want to wear a helmet, derek. Just thought it was a requirement for pod. either way, nice photo.

lennyandcarl (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:30)

damn. forgot to hit reply.

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noun (Dec 11, 2011 at 10:32)

he dropped from a chopper !!! Wink

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kylepape (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:04)

hey look a bike in Skate 2

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randyhobson (Dec 11, 2011 at 10:30)

Must be one of those new low profile lids made of kevlar and carbon fiber!

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AlexRose (Dec 11, 2011 at 10:08)

Ha, imagine the damn opened as he was riding up :O Sick picture though!

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skylinecul8r (Dec 11, 2011 at 9:54)

Oh Dam!

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nordland071285 (May 8, 2012 at 16:11)

wow it looks like Skate 2

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Hwulex (Dec 11, 2011 at 20:15)

Great pic. Just be nicer if it was straight.

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freeride406 (Dec 11, 2011 at 15:50)

he obviously got there on a boat...

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murciadh (Dec 11, 2011 at 18:44)

Yeahh a good POD but the photographer shut exactly!! good shit

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iChimp (Dec 11, 2011 at 9:11)

No piss pot! Get it on fella!

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gieniawidelec (Dec 11, 2011 at 13:27)

It's amazing! I 3 this photo

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slopestyleguy (Dec 11, 2011 at 19:39)

u can see tracks bottom right hnd side of the tranny

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calibike (Feb 8, 2012 at 21:39)

there is no tire tracks cuz he's is falling...duh

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goodefellow (Apr 13, 2012 at 17:22)

The hell?! where is this?

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charlie85 (Nov 22, 2011 at 10:23)

flat as a pancake Razz

POD

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Adrian95FR (Dec 11, 2011 at 1:48)

good place to 180s

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TheLou94 (Dec 11, 2011 at 5:23)

Dam, thats high!
Pun intended. Razz

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bolmaing (Dec 11, 2011 at 1:54)

I want to see a tranny from the centre ridge to the large flat part

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Gabe352 (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:09)

toooo sick

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jefo (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:38)

I want to ride a tube down that slide.

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hollowman (Dec 11, 2011 at 6:29)

that would really suck if the flood gate opens, awesome picture tho

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A-Smalls (Dec 11, 2011 at 8:45)

ok someone please answer this. Am I doing something wrong and missing where ever the f*ck POY is or has nobdy else seen the f*ckin thing either?!?!?!?!

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gnarly-productions (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:07)

another great pic benoit Wink

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Mongoose350 (Jan 22, 2012 at 9:32)

damn a pod in my city! cool!

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livelife (Dec 11, 2011 at 6:30)

looks like hes about to eat it.

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piskor4747 (Dec 11, 2011 at 2:16)

POD

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luis-beri (Dec 12, 2011 at 2:01)

DONT OPEN THE GATES!!!!

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Britney2675 (Jan 28, 2012 at 17:10)

Omg that's so scary

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matriu (Dec 12, 2011 at 6:46)

espectacular foto

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konaSTUFF65 (Dec 11, 2011 at 20:44)

micro knob tires?

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FURIOUS-RIDER (Dec 11, 2011 at 21:52)

sick POD

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bobby-owen (Dec 11, 2011 at 7:44)

i want poy results

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steelersfan43 (May 21, 2012 at 14:41)

witchcraft

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tkmountainrider (Aug 30, 2012 at 22:59)

DAM

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lennyandcarl (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:09)

no lid?

derekt (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:16)

who cares, its his choice what he wears

Worm-Burner (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:23)

he does have a lid on...it looks just like a human head...his head is inside it...it's the size of a grapefruit...

derekt (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:27)

no hes not watch the vid

bbeaudoin (Dec 11, 2011 at 7:01)

I think that Worm-Burner is talking about his benie...

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sweetonic63 (Nov 25, 2011 at 20:53)

ooohhh shit :O that should be POD...criss angels riding street now!!

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superdanu (Dec 11, 2011 at 7:08)

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

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tabletop84 (Dec 11, 2011 at 10:40)

are you a wizard?

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dirtjumperUK (Dec 11, 2011 at 12:22)

sick pic but i thought wearing a helmet is a POD rule

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konasam101 (Dec 11, 2011 at 11:42)

that looks funn

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GermanyFreeride (Dec 11, 2011 at 11:12)

Awesome.

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MTLhucker (Dec 11, 2011 at 13:18)

SICK MALADE!

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djox (Dec 11, 2011 at 9:08)

Photo shop pod !!

LamaCycles Plus (Dec 11, 2011 at 11:28)

www.pinkbike.com/video/229389

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jackjackthegloryboy (Dec 11, 2011 at 11:20)

WHAT AN APSOLUTE UTTER SHIT POD!!!!!

GtrDr1ft3r (Dec 11, 2011 at 12:51)

Yeah guys, listen to this person because he knows all about photography

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Downhill-Disaster (Dec 11, 2011 at 2:32)

Can't say this is pod I'm my opinion. Sorry maybe I'm missing something.

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dirtworks911 (Dec 11, 2011 at 0:37)

DAAAMMMM!!! There's something "fishy" about this one. He's freakin way up the side of the wall but has no water marks from his tires, showing how he got up that high..

LamaCycles Plus (Dec 11, 2011 at 2:31)

www.pinkbike.com/video/229389 // here ya go buddy!

bobby-owen (Dec 11, 2011 at 7:46)

there are tracks right after he comes out of the water if you look closely enough

dirtworks911 (Dec 11, 2011 at 11:07)

DAAAMMMM.....

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