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Published: 2006-04-11 10:41:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 19959; Favourites: 803; Downloads: 557
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Yasukuni ShrineTokyo, Japan
I guess this is the most hardcore of sumo stomps there can be.
I never knew that such large men can be so flexible.
Laws of nature must be wrong.
This was ridiculous. The whole crowd thought so as well.
"Once the actual bouts begin, the two rikishi spend several minutes before their match lifting their legs high in the air and stomping them down, a practice said to scare away any demons." [link]
I bet this guy wanted to make sure those demons were really scared.
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Is it just me... or is that the word "Toire" in the background? XD
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just beautiful mate. amazing overall composition. its difficult not to love shots like this one.
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You've been featured in an article called "Goal"! [link]
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At first when i was looking at this picture.. i thought that he was going to fall over because of how he was balanced XD
i love the shot though
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registered here just to say thanks for this. it's amazing!
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I love this photo, because not only is the subject really neat, but the foreground and background are also spectacular and it's an overall interesting and visually stimulating photograph.
brilliant!
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I can imagine the earth shake caused by this stomp.
Great photo. I like the look on the judge's face (whether it is a judge, the man in black kimono).
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Brilliant capture. The facial expression is great, and the framing on the top of the shot is excellently placed as well. Brilliant.
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Love how the sign basically says "porta-potty" xP
Congrats on the DD! You've got a wonderful gallery. If you're still traveling, best of luck, and keep shooting
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This is such an awesome capture. O:
I gotta hand it to him, though, it's really impressive he can lift his leg that high.
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i think my favorite part is the foreground and background framing the subject... and WOW that must have been so awesome to witness such.. dexterity? 
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wonderful!!! very comedic lol... who knew right??? lol
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"hey look at my dick it grew over night"
"sugoiiiii!!! (however u spell that...its wow in japanese XD) IT'S HUGE!"
bahaha
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Y...eah...uh...
Yeah I got nothin' on this, It's too awesome for words.
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If I was a demon, I would be making for the hills right about now.
Wonderful shot!
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i have no excuse for losing my flexibility.
i love my country haha
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He kicks high....
But seriously. I've been so many big girls split, so this doesn't surprise me.
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"I shall dominate this round for mine is bigger" XD
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That is fantastic! >:}
I adore sumo, and have never seen any stomp so... compelling. O_o It looks like he's going to topple sideways.
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i cant stop thinking 'THIS IS AWESOME.' hahaha.
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Wow, that does not look easy at all. Great capture. I love the line of his leg and the expression on his face.
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Um... UM!!! WOW, SIR. That's a REALLY BIG STOMP.
It's amazing how he's able to do that and a lot of "fit" people can't. I wish I were there to experience the thrill.
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lol xD i bet there were no demons close to them... rather hiding xD
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i love the guys face, the expression is priceless! it looks like the air splits really hurt him.
awesome picture
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Great capture. Makes me think of that one part in Memoirs of a Geisha when they all go to the sumo tourament.
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