Six on a motorbike.... Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Six on a motorbike.... Phnom Penh, Cambodia by shadowplay.

Anyone who has traveled in Southeast Asia knows that the motorbike is a form of 'mass transit'....it is not uncommon to see three or four on a bike; sometimes five, as in the image below.....I kept wondering if I would be able to see six on a bike....finally in Phnom Penh I saw them coming and was appropriately acknowledged as the tourist I was by the young man in front....

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shadowplay says:

Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

HopsMaltYeast says:

Holy Cow.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

memoriesofthewind says:

more effective than the energy bill, i think...and of course gives you better motor skills...love the little boy's tongue
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

elston says:

Wonderful shot as it is, but the little boy pushes it over the top.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

André Gardenberg says:

six!!!
motorcicle sextet
hehehe
great great great!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

I moved... says:

I thought it looked familiar. Not sure if I have commented on your pictures before though I have admired them for quite some time. I am intrigued (as I'm sure many others are to) as to what you do to get this trademark finish. I have tried all manner of things in PS and this is the closest I have got so far -

Not very as you can see. I am inspired and learning something everytime I visit your place on flickr.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

noahstone says:

I can't believe they're not wearing helmets!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaemes Sister says:

I've seen this so often---and never been able to get a really good shot. I saw many families traveling like this in Iran as well! Great picture!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

max_thinks_sees says:

Oh!!!
I just cracked! What a cool capture & of course the wizardry is excellent as well! :)))))
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

gregor_y says:

Laughing out loud at this photo! It's great! The expressions, the color, the motion... spectacular.

Call me crazy, and don't take this the wrong way, but is this photo evocative of Norman Rockwell?? Take a look at these:
or .

I couldn't find the painting that I was looking for, in which a little boy is looking out of the frame of the painting just like this boy is.

Something about the exuberance and motion of your photo reminds me of the mood of some of his paintings. Also, he painted for a stylized photorealism, and your photos are injected with a painterly quality in their light and depth... they meet somewhere in the middle, somehow. Or something.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Momentary Lapse of Vision says:

Hey, the little boy is sitting right over the engine!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

foxglove says:

once got 13 into a black London style "hackney cab": highly illegal now but was lots of fun then:
the back tyre! its depressed!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

bgard says:

love this shot!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Wood Photography says:

wow thats some crazy stuff. nice pic.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

spinlab says:

I was thinking the same thing as foxglove - that rear tire is a wee bit stressed!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

jilbean3 says:

Cool SHot!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Viviane Coppola says:

:)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

ccarriconde says:

lovely scene and picture :)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Eggz says:

I've traveled throughout Indonesia and this scene it not that uncommon. The kid on the front is great, and not common at all. Great shot
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

Way cool.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Trapac says:

A familiar image with a quirkiness that gives it great impact - lovely!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Cilest says:

great!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Kalabird says:

I do the same thing, I've seen six before but I've never been fortunate enough to actually catch one on film. Awesome job.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Nachosan says:

I too love the kid in the front sticking his tongue out at you!! it´s a tough sell btw the 2 shots, but I think that I´ll fave the family shot. +++++++++++++
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

anideg says:

excellent!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Barca_Branca says:

Great capture ! I like the gentle smile of the man who drives the moterbike.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

cromulent says:

Great! What makes it for me is the kid in front.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

CaptPiper says:

Just saw this shot on the front of the "Explore" page. It's great!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

faw says:

!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

a boot [deleted] says:

the little boy makes this... awesome job.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

GVK says:

VERY WELL DONE GREAT TIMING!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

betiim [deleted] says:

quem eh vc ?
how Hare yu.
quem és?
blz!!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ram! says:

exelente fotografia, me encanta! te felicito de verdad, y muy acertado ese efecto c 41 que le colocaste!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve G says:

Very nice, great shot.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Rafael Ollero [deleted] says:

Mamma mia ,, the 2 photos r STUNING..
i really love the face of the child,,
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Hilary (curioush) says:

wowwww
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Etolane says:

Allo, you've been blogged on magicphotoblog.blogspot.com/. Thanks for sharing...
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

\\e// says:

great!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

C M says:

this just became my wallpaper. hope you don't mind. been to Thailand last year, but 6 is really a record!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

jimbob! says:

fantastic. I thought that 5 was good!

On your picture, the face of the boy at the front really adds to it.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

nyomee wallen says:

A bumpy road ahead in the west too ..We all will face that kind of transportations everywhere (very soon). In the west people are big so they will fit three on that wheels.Black oil are getting less in the world.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Relaxed and tense at the same time!
I think I'd probably be the tense one!
Fabulous capture and great treatment.
Gregory - The Hummingbird Project (Projeto Beija-Flor)
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

carla alexandra says:

just like Timor-Leste :-)
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

In Search for the Ultimate says:

Population Problem
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

anakravitz [deleted] says:

I love it
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

aliasgrace says:

Great catch! I actually saw seven on one bike in Phnom Penh. But the youngest was hardly one year old.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

A Romantic Tales says:

Great Shoot^___~
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

schizobaby says:

go to MY COUNTRY! ul find lots of those pics here
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Tyrianterror says:

"Fancy a lift?, room for one more at the back",eek!.
Not even wearing helmets either, would'nt work in the UK.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Joe Pemberton says:

Sport utility motorbike seats 6!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

José Barreto [deleted] says:

No words .Fantastic
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

A year ago today! Great capture!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

JoeCroos says:

Excellent capture! Nice panning shot. Love that boy's expression.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

izziizziizziizzi says:

Reminds me of cramming people into rickshaws in India... only better. Brilliant!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ohjaygee says:

oh wow, well done - now that's known as a 'sixer' - saw one once in malaysia, just wasn't quick enough to shoot it! have you ever seen three red cars in row lined up at a traffic light - also a rare thang but not quite equal to 'a sixer'!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

México nostálgico y mágico says:

fantastic! amazing! funny! great shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Infinity Rain says:

AMAZING HDR!! Wow this made my jaw drop!

This would make a marvelous addition to John's *motion* thread in the Karma Group. You can add as many to the thread as you would like so long as you comment as many as you add. You can find the thread here
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

alverencia says:

woww.... amazing
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bad bad leroy brown says:

Reminds me of Korea. There, you can find a family of 4 AND a refrigerator on a bike (driving on a sidewalk)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

caffeineandpixels says:

Jeez, this is why we as a species are not going to last. Over population is going to do us all in for sure. For being dumb animals with brains the size of walnuts, even the dinosaurs will go down in history as more successful. Ok, rant over.
What's with the color on this? It looks like someone went a little nuts with hue/saturation.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

azli jamil - back in India again :-) says:

Cambodia is so colorful
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

CSC - Chistopher Scott says:

your work is incredible!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

*Cora says:

scene so may in the philippines. :-)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

blind king says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called CommuterLens, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

that kids face!!!
your great
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

one43 says:

AWESOME! I looked and looked and looked, but I only ever found 5 on one at a given time. I guess I didn't look long or hard enough.

WELL DONE!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Notyalc Rednaxela says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called OFFbeat TRaVeL (FAVE one, add 3), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Buzia says:

..only two but...
saw in Bangkok

Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

FrizzText says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called INDEPENDENT (post1,award3), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

PuffinArt says:

Good timing!
Cool capture!
Beautiful HDR!

INDEPENDENT
...your AMAZING pic
makes me feel
INDEPENDENT,
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

FrizzText says:

INDEPENDENT
...your AMAZING pic
makes me feel
INDEPENDENT,
and deserves an AWARD!!! .
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

llanosom says:

Jajaja. Great expresion the child in front. I have submitted recently a similar shot.

INDEPENDENT
...your AMAZING pic
makes me feel
INDEPENDENT,
and deserves an AWARD!!! .

Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

FrizzText says:

thank you for sending your excellent photography to our group INDEPENDENT;
so I have the honor to present your work in our gallery MOVE at
www.flickr.com/groups/independent/discuss/721 57600230259200/
+
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Don César says:

hehehehe, I love it!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

meagain625 says:

Seen in the gallery, loved it all over again :)

INDEPENDENT
...your AMAZING pic
makes me feel
INDEPENDENT,
and deserves an AWARD!!! .
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mboogiedown says:

INDEPENDENT
...your AMAZING pic
makes me feel
INDEPENDENT,
and deserves an AWARD!!! .
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

tillytowler says:

brilliant !
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

toby0pico says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called People in motion, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Ichsan says:

they should play in circuss area not in the street... good shot!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Modest and Jill says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Travel Photojournalism, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Revolve Eco-Rally says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Revolve towards zero emissions, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. It's the last day of our photo competition so you could still win a prize!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

TalkingTree says:

The mythical Sixer. I bow to you.

I'm still aspiring to capture a Fiver, but greatness can only be obtained with the Sixer.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

neusbloed ♥ [deleted] says:

awesome picture
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Electricity Mule says:

I've seen six on a moto before, except that the driver was on a cell phone.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

[-_-] JORGE says:

HiI am [-_-] JORGE from Chile, and say to you that you have very good photos.
I invite you to add some from means of transport to this group con_ruedas, the idea is that they have a touch of humor.

sorry for my english
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Leaving Flickr - Family more important [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called For HUMANS Only *Adult Content - no kid or baby shots please *, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Congratulations! You have been awarded the
For HUMANS Only<br /> For HUMANS Only Award

You are invited to post this photo at
For HUMANS Only

Please Tag Image forhumans
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Slightlydramatic [deleted] says:

For HUMANS Only<br /> For HUMANS Only Award

You Deserve Another!
For HUMANS Only

Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jetzgetzab (Gerhard :) says:

For HUMANS Only<br /> For HUMANS Only Award

You Deserve Another!
For HUMANS Only

Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

cindee daniel says:

one more passenger on the front fender and were goin..!!
by: Hummer Air Filter
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

docufotos1 says:

classic shot, indeed
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

nimrodcooper says:

This is the second time I've opened a thumbnail image link and been attacked by the face of some irrepressible kid doing something completely off the wall causing me to blow coffee out my nose (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41675651@N00/99 7278124/).
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

shimmertje says:

OMG!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

H-JK says:

I agree shimmertje: Oh my god .... Nice photo.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

笨靜 says:

Perspiration ㄟ! ! ! This is not too exaggerates?

The uncertain meeting danger best security is important = =
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Sakanta Running Wolf says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called GLOBAL PEACE GLOBAL HEALING, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

In Brazil I saw a family of 5 on a regular bicycle! Impressive!

Global Peace Global Healing welcomes all photos from all Flickr members that show our IDEAL WORLD - peace, celebration, diversity, beauty, r&r, creativity, joy,and love...
AS WELL AS those photos showing the NEED FOR HEALING, AND THOSE WHO ARE DOING IT - human rights, animal welfare, environment, end to poverty, micro loans, fair trade, displacement camps,freedom,etc. Visit us at GPGH www.MySpace.com/Sakanta
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

rahm0277 says:

Hi, I've started a new group called "Travel the Inside..." - its all about travel pictures from the point of view of the locals and about experiencing something in addition to just seeing it.

www.flickr.com/groups/traveltheinside/

I think your photo would a great addition to the group as it embodies that exact sentiment - we would greatly appreciate it if you would become a member and submit this picture to the group and we can keep you up-to-date on the most recent activities.

Thank you,

Mickey
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

hk_traveller says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All My Favourites, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Magnus Sweden says:

Great shot , took one 2 in Siem Rep

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

danidantje says:

Wonderful....
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

berkkikir says:

very cool mp3 dinle mp3 dinle
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Six on a motorbike.... Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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