Aiken Dan Collinge at Unknown in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - photo by tobycowley

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Samarius (May 13, 2012 at 0:44)

Chasin down velociraptors....git back here ye little sh*ts.....

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TomMurphy (May 13, 2012 at 11:48)

His shin has veins D:

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aiken (May 13, 2012 at 13:14)

Haha it's hereditary bro, I blame my dad.

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isaac1234567 (May 13, 2012 at 13:34)

he's riding a bike

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Highlandbiker123 (May 13, 2012 at 14:36)

Obviously ^

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isaac1234567 (May 13, 2012 at 15:41)

arnt we playing a game of state the obvious? ^^tommurphy

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shockabahala Plus (May 13, 2012 at 18:24)

I love lamp

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TheSupreme777 (May 13, 2012 at 19:03)

do you really love the lamp?

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shockabahala Plus (May 13, 2012 at 21:08)

some days are trying, but it works

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Bullitproof (May 13, 2012 at 21:38)

velociraptor in jurassic park... u sure its the shore? #coastal crew

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trozei (May 13, 2012 at 21:38)

I accidentally lamp.

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Box0lunch2012 (May 13, 2012 at 21:53)

Great movie^

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mtnbker395 (May 13, 2012 at 22:44)

Holy crap! Gorgeous!

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easternripper (Jun 18, 2012 at 19:15)

@TomMurphy. maybe its a honkin pedal bite

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Loucas (Nov 23, 2012 at 22:52)

20$ that this photo will be the winner of the POY

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finnrambo (Nov 25, 2012 at 22:11)

www.pinkbike.com/photo/8316561 or the linked one, but I'm hoping for this one I like its style much better, plus its the shore where I live so I'm rooting for the local boys

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gloryrida (Dec 9, 2012 at 21:22)

looks like loucas called it lol

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larryssman7 (Dec 10, 2012 at 15:14)

Now who pays him the 20$?

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trozei (Dec 10, 2012 at 16:01)

His pimp.

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done12341234 (Dec 13, 2012 at 9:08)

Damn it

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whitezombie93 (Apr 29, 2013 at 11:55)

None of your photo's are good, they look fake actually

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Loucas (Apr 29, 2013 at 12:20)

GIVE ME MY 20$! haha

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Talkiet (May 9, 2012 at 4:54)

Talk us through the flash locations please :-) One is camera left... pretty high power? The other is high and to the right, but slightly in front of the rider? Brilliant shot all round!

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tobycowley (May 9, 2012 at 23:07)

Thanks man! Yeah you're pretty much spot on, can't remember the exact power output of the flashes but they were both pretty high power.

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Mitchelf (May 13, 2012 at 0:09)

Nice pic!!!
BTW Happy mothers day everybody! Salute

Remember, if it wasn't for her you wouldn't have been born and wouldn't be participating in this wonderful sport known as biking so please acknowledge her well Smile

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trozei (May 13, 2012 at 0:12)

Who are you, my mother?

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Mitchelf (May 13, 2012 at 0:16)

Damn right, now get to bed.

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caiocrz (May 13, 2012 at 6:40) (Below Threshold) show comment

Cool speech. Now make my breakfast.

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JackDirt (May 13, 2012 at 7:09)

haha, you scared me for a sec. i thought it was mothers day over here, not realizing it was a month ago, i thought i'd lost 11 months of my life.... also nice pic, new background for me Smile

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batmanthedhrider (May 13, 2012 at 7:45)

i just did exactly the same thing thank god! epic shot though, loving it!

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SarahStuttard (May 13, 2012 at 8:08)

I did the same thing, unfortunately i'm not as clever so i actually wished her happy mothers day, she told me it wan't today so i explained how it was just early for next year.
Daughter: 1
Mother: 0

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dirtjumperUK (May 13, 2012 at 8:53)

cant belive i did exactly the same thing before reading the rest of the comments :L cool pic btw

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mtnbker395 (May 13, 2012 at 12:47)

Can finally feel some action!

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alldayski (Dec 2, 2012 at 19:09)

This was a guaranteed winner from the start. It idealizes everything one looks for in a mountain ride. No people, sick air, good bikes, and a foggy forest— similar to the haze your mind disappears into when you ride, always making you want more!

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russclark Plus (Nov 27, 2012 at 11:56)

What's so brilliant about this photo is that is captures that moment between being completely out of control and pulling off something insane, and all on wet, tricky terrain. I've had to look at this photo a lot (every time I've voted for it) and it never grows old

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stillmrg (Dec 3, 2012 at 8:59)

completely out of control and pulling off something insane. haha what are u talking about? do u want see a something insane and out control photo. well click here >>> www.pinkbike.com/photo/8899885/#cid9293825 this photo is 1000% BETTER.

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suspended-productions (May 8, 2012 at 15:45)

This is going to be POD, Just Saying! Camera

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TheDanish (May 8, 2012 at 17:04)

I'm with him ^

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Isolated-T-Storms (May 13, 2012 at 19:22)

Wow, Psychic! Amazing pic, it really deserved it!

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michaelj1986 (Dec 6, 2012 at 11:04)

Yo Tobes, its Jennings (Jenkins!)
Voted for you bro, cause your photo is the best, but also on the understanding that with the winnings you'll come back and visit.
Muchos love from Whistler brother.

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bocian93 (May 13, 2012 at 6:07)

wow, definitely one of the most outstanding photos I've ever seen! props dude Salute

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jhowe001 (Nov 17, 2012 at 14:22)

such a sick photo... resembles everything North Shore

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james122 (May 10, 2012 at 9:56)

has to be a POD !!

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TAridingMTB (May 8, 2012 at 15:55)

That my friend is brilliant. Pod.

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stupendousman (May 13, 2012 at 0:43)

Really nice shot!!!!! Great stuff.

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tone-biclas (May 14, 2012 at 2:22)

great pic... Makes you want to get out of work and find the nearest trail....!

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sk8erstrt (May 13, 2012 at 15:36)

nie work on the pod tobby. you've been taking awesome shots for so long!

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decibel (May 13, 2012 at 21:16)

EGG!

good job on the pod

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JFryze (May 13, 2012 at 1:05)

Amazing background and the rider

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aiken (May 13, 2012 at 0:11)

Yeahhhhh buddy! Stoked on this shit.

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ruclawson (May 13, 2012 at 11:51)

Horray! Such an awesome shot Tobes!!!!

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toddonbike (Dec 9, 2012 at 21:54)

Glad to see photography won over celebrity.

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stillmrg (Dec 3, 2012 at 8:56)

NAA this pic is better than this one.. www.pinkbike.com/photo/8899885/#cid9293825

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davidstuartkelly (May 10, 2012 at 3:46)

Its one of those pics that give me goose bumps, excellent springs to mind. POD for me!!!

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JonathanCarre (May 13, 2012 at 10:25)

Best image I've seen for some time. Nice one.

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gcaprider (May 13, 2012 at 19:42)

This deserves a slow clap. Well done.

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albino (May 13, 2012 at 20:50)

holy balls, this is the best POD in a while. Nice work.

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DevastationBMX (May 13, 2012 at 15:40)

This pic is insane!!!! The lighting is just so sick!!!!

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mcarswell (May 13, 2012 at 18:14)

ilove it!

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ChristianMueller (May 13, 2012 at 15:35)

ouh yeah

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riggadon (May 13, 2012 at 17:26)

Mystical

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Nico-T (May 13, 2012 at 14:30)

Sick work Aik!

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spol (May 19, 2012 at 13:57)

Makes a great wallpaper

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stepupcycles (May 21, 2012 at 3:09)

The mist just makes the shot perfect!

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Jaron93 (May 21, 2012 at 12:38)

Wow nice pic Big Grin

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janthony (May 28, 2012 at 17:20)

This is a stunning photo

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hickeyspecialized21 (Dec 8, 2012 at 19:44)

hopefully this wins the photo of the year contest! Sick shot

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heathholdenphoto (May 19, 2012 at 20:30)

This is shit hot!!! Love it.

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Padi (May 13, 2012 at 13:11)

wow.

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exnihilo (May 13, 2012 at 21:31)

EVERYTHING about this photo is epic! Where do I begin?

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mcbeaven (May 13, 2012 at 22:05)

One of the best POD's ive seen to date. End of story.

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kooper (May 14, 2012 at 8:04)

SICKEST PHOTO EVER!!

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sean92c (May 14, 2012 at 14:00)

wicked!!

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fraserbritton Plus (May 13, 2012 at 21:11)

Great shot.

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Doddsy2801 (May 13, 2012 at 9:58)

slippery.........

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Justa25 Plus (May 13, 2012 at 0:55)

awesome shot! love it!

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campasternak (May 13, 2012 at 0:42)

love it

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killerbiker123 (May 13, 2012 at 10:28)

nice

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JakeColling (May 13, 2012 at 1:22)

This is so sick

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psynide (May 13, 2012 at 1:54)

wow !

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trozei (May 13, 2012 at 0:11)

I want to see the shot from after the front wheel hits that big root.

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casey7 (May 13, 2012 at 0:11)

spooky

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brockanderson (May 10, 2012 at 20:07)

so banger

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SandersB (May 13, 2012 at 0:00)

DAMMIT !!!!! I wanted first comment!!!

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WellDone (May 9, 2012 at 2:08)

awesome atmosphere!

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Tomazz (May 13, 2012 at 0:04)

POD!

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josecampos (May 9, 2012 at 4:37)

amazing shot, mystic fog & sick action...pod is coming!!

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orangeclutch (May 13, 2012 at 2:05)

WOW I just Jizzed!!!!!!!

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finnrambo (May 13, 2012 at 13:09)

you just made me throw out my pancakes and whipping cream.

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parisgore Plus (May 13, 2012 at 9:52)

yea toby!!!

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Laurence-CE Plus (May 8, 2012 at 14:41)

Yee Tobes!

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marianodh21 (May 13, 2012 at 10:17)

video.mpora.com/watch/tFzDA0YlH

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Tom-moT (May 8, 2012 at 19:49)

sick photo tobes, def a pod

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semenuk-fan (May 8, 2012 at 20:20)

Yep! Pod!

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stewartluxton (May 13, 2012 at 6:53)

first WOW POD for a while, well done everything about it is perfect Wink

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Banan725135650 (May 13, 2012 at 3:02)

Epic!

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oliwat (May 13, 2012 at 3:11)

Nice one aiken.

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idownhiller (May 13, 2012 at 2:26)

Canada looks awesome!

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patto (May 9, 2012 at 0:21)

so damn nice!

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BonjahDHrider (May 13, 2012 at 2:37)

realy good style!!

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skylinecul8r (Dec 3, 2012 at 12:15)

No. No. It's POY for sure.

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dcm6861 (May 13, 2012 at 1:06)

Best POD in awhile! Great job!

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russclark Plus (May 13, 2012 at 9:09)

Bloody hell Aiken that's awesome!

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aiken (May 13, 2012 at 9:19)

I know man, crazy times!

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crag222 (May 13, 2012 at 23:29)

lovely nice lovely. your famous now like simon cowell

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rbee1982 (May 13, 2012 at 6:19)

My first thought was "how the hell did they get an HDR of an action shot?!?".

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CatRider (Oct 26, 2012 at 6:45)

astonishing, POD

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joaorodrigues3319 (Jun 6, 2012 at 1:16)

awesome

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KTownRoyster (May 13, 2012 at 15:04)

are PODs only pros now?

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aiken (May 13, 2012 at 15:49)

How do you mean buddy? Toby isn't paid to take photos and I'm not sponsored/hooked up in any way.

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gcaprider (May 13, 2012 at 19:43)

It's that talent thing people keep forgetting about.

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KTownRoyster (May 15, 2012 at 15:35)

I meant nothing bad. Its just every shot is near perfect. Older pods you could tell the riders were hucking it hoping for the best.

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stillmrg (Dec 9, 2012 at 10:47)

KTownRoyster agreed with you..

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