Dave Rölli at swiss alps in Lucerne, Switzerland - photo by Goldfinger

a day in a never-ending fall

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Goldfinger

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POD Photo of the Day on Dec 13, 2011

Selected by Ian Hylands

( 16 PODs )

Photo info

Album: twoWheels-blackwhite
Category: All Mountain/Enduro
Date Posted: Dec 11, 2011 at 12:49
Dec 11, 2011
Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Trail: swiss alps
Riders: Dave Rölli

Photo details

Photo Size:

Camera

Nikon D700

Lens

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

Shutter Speed

1/1000

Aperture

8.0

Focal Length

45.0 mm

ISO Speed

320

Date

2011:09:21

Time

17:42:13

roger gruetter

76 Comments

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epavichthesavage (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:45)

Well son, if you're a good boy in life, this is *vaguely* what heaven may look like for you when you pass away.
But seriously, holy crap. What a view. Swiss should all be posting "U JELLY?" comments!

doorknob100 (Dec 13, 2011 at 1:29)

There's a hill by my house that has a brutal climb up, but after the hour of trekking up you can see for a hundred miles in each direction. I always hope that's what the entrance to Heaven looks like. Funny you say that...

MattMiller (Dec 13, 2011 at 3:14)

hahaha, it says "a day in a never-ending fall" in the description.

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roast-dinner-pinner (Dec 13, 2011 at 4:41)

yay i'v swam in that lake Just thought i'll get that out there...

reveal715 (Dec 13, 2011 at 5:13)

i'd crash right off the cliff because i'd be too distracted by the view! that's an amazing pic

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khan93 (Dec 13, 2011 at 8:03)

@roast-dinner-pinner: oh well done you i.imgur.com/BfwQu.gif

martham (Dec 13, 2011 at 8:05)

^^^ HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

adove (Dec 13, 2011 at 9:06)

What. A. Sick. Shot!!!! It would be incredible even without the rider!

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bennett-newkirk (Dec 13, 2011 at 9:17)

U JELLY?!

RideFree420 (Dec 13, 2011 at 10:21)

NUTTY!!!

GunsANDCigarettes (Dec 13, 2011 at 15:00)

stand out on the edge of the earth.

mooseduck13 (Dec 13, 2011 at 23:02)

I was in Lucerne over the summer. I was shocked at how amazing the riding was and how expensive the bikes are haha

fourcross (Dec 13, 2011 at 23:48)

U JELLY! very nice shot Roger! really wanna go for a ride...

roast-dinner-pinner (Dec 14, 2011 at 5:22)

khan93, perfect GIF!

khan93 (Dec 14, 2011 at 7:06)

haha cheers mate!

devonbalet (Dec 13, 2011 at 9:36)

You have got to love a great black and white photo! The fact it is high contrast doesn't bother me to much. The light layers and fog makes the photo even better. Plus the nice natural side lighting on the rider give the photo shape. This photo makes me want to go ride!!

bigburd (Dec 13, 2011 at 9:55)

Awesome photo man , it's replacing a desktop back ground that I have had for over a year cos I thought it was the best

gnarbar (Dec 13, 2011 at 17:43)

spot on, devonbalet

nouser (Dec 11, 2011 at 13:17)

Lucerne hills thats where i want to beee

hardon4babes (Dec 11, 2011 at 22:28)

(gimme, gimme)
Living in Lucerne hills...

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Goldfinger (Dec 12, 2011 at 9:04)

yeah visit switzerland!
Bring me some Butterfinger m&m's and i show you our Trails

nouser (Dec 12, 2011 at 10:57)

hahaha you guys can't get those splendiferous chocolates?

Goldfinger (Dec 12, 2011 at 11:37)

hahaha no butterfinger in switzerland

newfie-rides (Dec 12, 2011 at 15:43)

ahh gay man! "ain't nobody gonna lay a finger on my butterfinger!"

Filipei7 (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:00)

yes he is riding the outside of that trail

buffalo1313 (Dec 13, 2011 at 9:43)

What are these butterfinger m&m's you speak of?

newfie-rides (Dec 13, 2011 at 11:13)

butterfinger is a chocolate bar, and m&ms are there small chocolate oval candy things

Goldfinger (Dec 13, 2011 at 11:21)

i'm not sure its 10years ago.
or is it the chocolate Bar??
we have really all different chocolates here, but only two diffrent m&m's;-)

epavichthesavage (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:58)

"We are the swiss. We are here to tell you that Lucerne was awesome first"
sorry guys, just saw the toblerone commercial, couldn't resist

luis-beri (Dec 13, 2011 at 6:38)

everytime you see a a red flag with a white cross on pic, you know something great will come... :o
this one could be POY 2011

Bulls-On-Parade (Dec 11, 2011 at 13:17)

wow awesome shot man but do you have one in color? not that it looks bad like this because it doesnt im just curious..

Goldfinger (Dec 12, 2011 at 9:00)

sorry no color version... shoot this on a black/white sandisk;-)

Bulls-On-Parade (Dec 12, 2011 at 14:56)

aw man no matter it's still a frkn awesome shot!

davidstuartkelly (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:13)

Glorious pod Mr.H, very nice indeed...

calitrees (Dec 13, 2011 at 4:28)

Where was this for photo of the year?!?! hahaha

bike-fixer (Dec 13, 2011 at 9:56)

umm... it's in the album "deleted'.. this is interesting.

Goldfinger (Dec 13, 2011 at 10:03)

oh thanks for the pod:-)

cheaphoser (Dec 13, 2011 at 13:50)

Ridiculous. Gotta hand it to the Swiss - awesome cheese, snow, biking and banks.

justincs (Dec 13, 2011 at 19:19)

It's where I hide all my drug money............I mean chocolate it's where i hide my chocolate...whew that was close!!!

DOAFUCKINWHEELY (Dec 13, 2011 at 16:11)

VERY VERY GOOD ! LOOKS LIKE THE FOOT HILLS OF PAKISTAN ! DO A WHEELY BROTHER OMAR !

telebiker (Dec 13, 2011 at 17:03)

Whoa! I thought this pic was of Wakefield Trail looking down at Slocan Lake. Riding is universal!

michaelmarte (Dec 11, 2011 at 23:45)

uhuarageil!

yeti85 (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:07)

Heilandsack!

michaelmarte (Dec 13, 2011 at 1:47)

gotvadelli etz ischas gat Pod oh no! Sauber Roger!

Goldfinger (Dec 13, 2011 at 10:58)

stärneföifi!

NedFred (Dec 13, 2011 at 16:43)

?????????????????

njdfan101 (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:02)

Dont slip.

krippler720 (Dec 13, 2011 at 1:45)

holy tits.

Czajek (Dec 13, 2011 at 2:00)

riding in skyrim

Karpiel073 (Dec 13, 2011 at 2:55)

I love the depth of the sky and how the haze looks thin. Great POD

GermanyFreeride (Dec 13, 2011 at 4:37)

Hopp Schwiz!!!

ranchodetaos (Dec 13, 2011 at 21:19)

sehr gut gemacht!

justiceondirt (Dec 13, 2011 at 6:09)

Wow the fog and the rider and the mountains.... wow.

Coolguy771 (Dec 13, 2011 at 6:52)

gimme dat classic bikin moment

dvbwn (Dec 13, 2011 at 10:09)

Fjords + Mountain Biking = I love this pod

DIRTESANCHEZ433 (Dec 13, 2011 at 10:23)

this is making love the swiss!!

Jake-D-NWbike (Dec 13, 2011 at 19:28)

why is this in a deleted album?

freakzoide (Dec 13, 2011 at 23:46)

I just wish it was bigger... so I could have a new desktop background!

Brad1230 (Dec 14, 2011 at 19:03)

Im kinda thinking this is better than POY

tkmountainrider (Aug 30, 2012 at 22:58)

one slip, and your gone. thats an epic photo

caldwellvisuals (Dec 11, 2011 at 13:13)

epic! pod!

danyul (Dec 11, 2011 at 21:55)

awesome scenery!

SJ-tinsley (Dec 13, 2011 at 5:07)

next winner for POY~?

freemannn1910 (Dec 13, 2011 at 5:18)

amazingg

saidxc (Dec 13, 2011 at 6:47)

wow.awesome!!

speshp2 (Dec 13, 2011 at 10:39)

WOW just WOW

ddawge (Dec 13, 2011 at 13:13)

awesome!!!

nippeldeckel (Dec 13, 2011 at 15:12)

higher solution!

sh0rt3us85 (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:09)

weener

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cbcharlieham2 (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:01)

Hey everyboday yesterday i dislocated my hip and got a concussion and i cant ride for at least a few months can i get some pity props? i need a pick up

McFuggles (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:05)

You're gonna rely on props over a comment on a website to make you feel better?

*Facepalm*

yeti85 (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:05)

fix your bike, get a girl, concentrate on your physio, stop whining.

cbcharlieham2 (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:07) (Below Threshold)

Oh shutup everybody loves props

scrippsranchDJ (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:14)

Hey I need the butter can you pass it?

gavlaa (Dec 13, 2011 at 0:35)

I can hear what you're saying but to me it sounds like Whaaa Whaaaa Whaaaaa!!! Direct appeal for props = weak bro! Sorry but it just is.

Eyon (Dec 13, 2011 at 14:47)

I'd feel sorry for you if it was the beginning of summer and no riding for months, but its mid winter, its hard to get out riding as it is, so neg props AHOY!