66 Comments
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TroySladeck
(Aug 9, 2012 at 0:01)
Ultimate plank
Bennnnnnnybike
(Aug 9, 2012 at 5:26)
It should be a requirement for all PODs to be of decent photo size. 434x600? That's appalling!
MattMiller
(Aug 9, 2012 at 6:49)
It's such a good shot, it deserves POD even without having large dimensions.
vano
(Aug 9, 2012 at 8:00)
POD's are just getting better and better. This is insane. The tricks these guys are doing and the photos that are being taken...look at the PODs from 2 years ago, they don't even come close to comparing. I guess this is what you call progression. Unreal.
vano
(Aug 13, 2012 at 15:05)
I have a feeling a comment got deleted somewhere up there ^^^ ??? If not I'm so confused.
epavichthesavage
Plus
(Aug 13, 2012 at 22:39)
hahaha yeah
Had some weird guy talking about dirty things
He's gone now
Had some weird guy talking about dirty things
He's gone now
doubledeuce
(Aug 9, 2012 at 7:20)
I think "reallybigmantis" was asking, what's with all that extra stuff attached to his bike (near the cranks, rear triangle). I have no clue what it is!
IanHylands
Mod
Plus
(Aug 9, 2012 at 7:52)
It's a full suspension bike, and there's a watermark stamped across the bike above the cranks and seat. I really considered not making it POD because of this, but in the end I really liked the look of the shot.
doubledeuce
(Aug 9, 2012 at 10:02)
Ohhhhh ok Ian, thanks for clearing that up. I thought it was a hardtail with some funky attachments (for video or something). I never would have guessed its a watermark.
IanHylands
Mod
Plus
(Aug 9, 2012 at 11:19)
yeah, and there's at least one more across the ramp as well...
DylanHunter
(Aug 9, 2012 at 19:54)
and the bike is an Ellsworth Momentum just incase you were wondering
Division26
(Aug 9, 2012 at 9:56)
James killing it once again! Not sure if this is appropriate here, but you can pick up James signature tee of him doing this exact trick for $12 Free U.S. Shipping when you use coupon code HOOKUP at our website. www.division26clothing.com/visser1-superflip-short-sleeve-tee-shirt-257.html
rhiwfawrdirt
(Aug 9, 2012 at 1:30)
well its a super flip in san diego but the how, im going to say magic
gravelmans
(Aug 9, 2012 at 4:36)
The shadows come from the merge of frames used in this HDR image. As a HDR is multi exposure shot, you cant catch moving action as a single image so a single shot of the rider is merged into the HDR image.
That's what it looks like it is to me.
That's what it looks like it is to me.
IanHylands
Mod
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(Aug 9, 2012 at 7:51)
I hate to disappoint you but I really don't think there is any HDR in this image. He exposed to get the background how he wanted it, then simply used flash to light up the rider, jump and foreground. The only effect really is what looks like too much sharpening, which gives the shadows in the dirt that super contrasty look.
Thrillride
(Aug 9, 2012 at 7:59)
no HDR, I witnessed the shot being taken and there were multiple shots using the flash in different areas to get the lighting right. Then shopped(blended) the photos together...
IanHylands
Mod
Plus
(Aug 9, 2012 at 7:53)
It's a text watermark that the photographer stamped across the image
skylinecul8r
(Aug 9, 2012 at 1:38)
How to win Olympic gold for diving.
1. backflip bike over pool.
2. execute perfect dive with bike.
1. backflip bike over pool.
2. execute perfect dive with bike.
