Anatomy of a Photo

Anatomy of a Photo: Sleepless in Belgium

I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more Rule 5. Thanks to Michael for bringing this matter to…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a photo: The Merckx of the Mud

What can you say about this man that doesn't include the words 'tough as frikkin nails badass mofo'?

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Chuck a Dead Animal Over Your Shoulder

Let me open this by stating that I firmly believe that Animals should be treated with dignity and respect, and…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Evanescent Riders of the 90s

I can't decide if Tony Rominger was an Evanescent Rider or not. After all, his wins range from 1988 all…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: I Will Eat You Where You Stand.

If ever there was a photo that illustrated why anyone would be given the monicker, "The Canibal", this is it. I…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Gilberto e Damiano dentro Laghetto

It is easy to imagine photo ops and advertisements that the pros obligate themselves to for sponsors becoming tedious. Angles…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Cycling-Specific Eyewear

Don't be distracted by the sweatband or the lame Bolle sunglasses; this man is a stud.  He came from a different…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Milan-San Remo 1983

It is said that this race is one of the easiest to finish but hardest to win. Really, it is…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: The Man with the Crystal Globes

As a cycling fan, I find that it is easy to neglect some of the physiological particularities of our sport. …

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Huevo with Sour Cream

Photographs trigger memories and emotions within the human psyche that last a very long time, and remind us of where…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Roulin’ Dirty

After a long, hard day of dishing out pain to the peloton it's time to chillax with der Homies. Here…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Thor Personifies The V

What more do you need to know that this picture doesn't already say?

14 years ago

Six Days of the Worlds – Anatomy of a Photo: Paolo Shoots to Kill

I remember two principle things from the 2007 Men's Elite Road Race.  First, my favorite rider at the time, Danilo…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Pascal Lino 1990

As Frank mentioned in his response to the Evanescent Riders piece on Pascal Lino, there is a modicum of research…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Hunchbacks of the 81 Tour

My friend and trainee Velominata Rachel has a keen cycling eye and an inquisitive mind. While perusing the book Tour…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Greg LeMelvis and Tom Ritchey

Brett's article on the the 1995 Worlds set the standard of quality in our fledgling Anatomy of  a Photo series. The great…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: 1995 World Championship road race

When I first feasted my eyes on this photo over at lagazzettadellabici.com, it was the steely stare of Il Pirata…

14 years ago

Anatomy of a photo: Sean Kelly 1988

This photographer knew the picture that people would remember and that would shine a light into Sean Kelly's character wasn't…

15 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: 1990 Paris-Roubaix

I stared at this photo for about 13 minutes before realizing I should stare at it at least one minute…

15 years ago