2012 Deep Summer Challenge - Wildcard Finalists Chosen

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chrispilling (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:00)

so honored to have made the top 5! if you like my work, hit that 5 (or what ever you think im worth).

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frydsplo (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:47)

I love your work. They may not be the most complex shots, but the colours and the angles are just amazing. +5 from me!

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jsalmon (Jul 3, 2012 at 22:23)

yeah chris alberta represent!!!

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dustingilding (Jul 3, 2012 at 16:14)

ZINGER

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Canadmos FL (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:03)

Brad Walton, because his self portraits are awesome and he can ride a bike just as good as he can take pictures. Kind of weird that there is a voting option for 'average' and 'meh'. They are all pretty awesome..

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bradwalton (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:38)

Thanks! I'm stoked to be included. And you're right,everyone's entries are really awesome!

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frydsplo (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:50)

Brad has some amazing work!

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ebxtreme FL (Jul 5, 2012 at 9:05)

Brad is an easy pick. Lives close. Knows a ton of very talented riders. Can ride with the best of them....no one will work harder. Ooh, and he shoots pics as well has he builds trail or shreds bikes. His entry into our local "shoot the trails" event last fall as an example. www.pinkbike.com/video/222391

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MingMtnMedia (Jul 3, 2012 at 19:27)

Wildcard Mike Zinger, Whole thing, Ian Hylands!

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willy94 (Jul 3, 2012 at 16:12)

i love Laue's style. but zinger's pics are hard to pass up. going to be close

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gillooleyphoto (Jul 3, 2012 at 16:23)

I personally think that Bruno Long should win the spot, purely for his creativity, composition, framing, and fantastic overall photographs. I would love to see what he could do in Whistler.

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captain-sandbag (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:38)

Agree, love his photos. The puddle shot is unreal!

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SpeedySpence (Jul 3, 2012 at 18:55)

I want to write incredibly rude things about people that don't vote for Chris Pilling..

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ReubenKrabbe (Jul 3, 2012 at 19:10)

My hope, and fear, is that Bruno or Zinger come out on top. Overall a pretty sweet crop of shooters.

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clintmartin (Jul 3, 2012 at 16:40)

Isn't Laue from Germany? and you can't have a Pinkbike employee in the Wildcard, but you can have their Photo Editor in the comp.. seems legit!

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parisgore (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:24)

Well, the Wildcard is a Pinkbike sponsored deal. The invitees are picked by the Whistler judges with no Pinkbike affiliation. Mattias is from Switzerland and he was in a few years ago.. but not wildcard.

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infinitetrails (Jul 4, 2012 at 0:21)

Don't wanna be a smartass but the contest rules clearly state that you have to have a residency in either the states or canada...

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Airik (Jul 4, 2012 at 16:46)

so dont be one.

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infinitetrails (Jul 4, 2012 at 22:31)

Ah common Airik, that's too easy. Shouldn't the rules be the same for everyone? I think there would be quite some more people applying if they knew they're actually allowed to...

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Airik (Jul 4, 2012 at 23:23)

I was not that serious about it. I heard people talking that it is only Canada and America but when I read the rules I couldnt find that phrase. Lets just be happy that Laue is at it and try it again next year.

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robinjones (Jul 4, 2012 at 2:10)

that was so cool. thought it mite be some boring flat still's thing. but wow was i wrong. what an interesting and all most historic slide show.

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live2ride93 (Jul 3, 2012 at 16:22)

Chris Pilling for me

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home-team (Jul 3, 2012 at 22:43)

zinger

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AxO93 (Jul 4, 2012 at 4:42)

Christoph Laue, if that's not possible then Zinger!

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papapa (Jul 6, 2012 at 6:23)

Bruno Long has the eye for great shots. He is my pick.

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Justa25 (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:52)

Wow. Tough to vote. They all have unique style.

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janthony (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:57)

Christoph Laue!

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kroonpk (Jul 4, 2012 at 10:32)

Christoph Laue should definitely win!

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carlosamigo (Jul 5, 2012 at 7:25)

Bruno longs trail dog photo is my fav and get my +5

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chrismetzner (Jul 4, 2012 at 12:22)

Lukas Tielke

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parisgore (Jul 3, 2012 at 16:17)

Yeah Brad!!!

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marlon-d (Jul 3, 2012 at 17:10)

C.PILL.