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Published: 2007-06-15 10:33:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 10061; Favourites: 262; Downloads: 2
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ok, so the day arrives when I submit a sportsphoto
I would never have thought it possible. Well, ~neis69 and I went to see Sumowrestling. Very strange sport, with long preparations before each fight, which then in return is over before it begins. Maybe because I rarely looked outside the viewfinder, I still dont exactly get this sport, but it was funny to watch. I liked this particular photo, because it captures the two wrestlers in an impossible pose, frozen completely intermingled and off balance, splitseconds before they both slam, face first, into the floor. I dont know if its obvious who won, so I'll leave that up to you to guess 
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i don't like that the referee's hat is blending into the crowd. but still a fav!
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Incredible shot. I think you really captured the essence of the sport in this.
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I meant to say the guy on the right 
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Wow! This is so dynamic! It really captures the heat of the moment, and it's a beautiful thing that you caught it when you did. I must say, I have no idea who won, but this is crazy to look at. I must say, the expressions in the background are as priceless as the pose. I love seeing the various reactions: the dropping jaws, the smiles, the person holding up a video camera..
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thats a great photo - i love how it seems frozen you can anticipate how hard they are going to fall
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hey great shot... the black and white, the frozen action... everything seems to hang in the air as we wait for time to go on
hope to see more..
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Wow, this is a great photo!
Yes, Sumo has a looong preperation because it used to be a sacred ceremony to entertain Japanese gods
Again, grrrrreat photo!
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Been a while since I saw some Sumo on ESPN. Awesome sport.
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Your timing was perfect! *obviously*
Even though I used to live in Japan, I never was able to see a real bout, but I bet it would be entertaining.
The wrestler's hand which is about to touch the mat will cost him the match.
Kudos to your photography skills,
Shad
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Fantastic B&W tones and awesome contrast! Keep it up!
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cool photo!
the face expressions in the back are priceless
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that dude is gonna have a mega headache in the morning..
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Hee, I remember that match; nice to come across that moment captured so beautifully.
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That's great. Nice timing. Thanks for sharing.
Instant fav! 
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I love the faces people on the background make C:
Very nice photo, it made me smile!
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pwned! lmao..
superb timing and i love that its in black and white.
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look at the crowd's expression
great moment captured, very good timing
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The guy who has his leg in the air will lose, as his momentum will most likely pull him out of the ring. I believe thats what would end the fight, I've not watched sumo since I lived in Japan, and then I didn't really know too much of the rules; I just know that Asashoryu I think his name was, was totally bad ass and I saw him win so many times.
I like the judge sitting there staring so intently, at the sumo's under-crotch. Gotta be a great view! lol!
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i think the otherone is going to lose because his hand is so near to the ground and in sumo there are two major winning conditions - your enamy steps out of the ring - or touches ground first.
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VERY good! The B&W really suits it and the composition is spot-on!
Gotta fav it!
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Fat man goin' down, repeat, FAT MAN GOING DOWN! XD Nice photo
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While I dont like the sport I enjoy this photo as it captures the action very well and even managed to let us see some of the faces in the crowd - great job hon
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the moment was so perfect! i also likes the BW tonal,,very lovely
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HAHA, i just saw ocean's 13 last night. and thought of this. nice work. love the emotions of the fans.
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Splendid, very good capture.
The overall is very neat and we can admire the judge's suit
What did you use to get this result?
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Haha, excellent shot! I love sumo (always watching it on the TV
And indeed, sometimes it is quite funny what these guys do during the fights - which you demonstrate perfectly with this shot
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Great shot, great momentum! Now I see why there's so many earthquakes over there... the whole pacific rift thing is a hoax!
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ouch i bet it hurt a lot when they hit the ground.
how could this guys be so flexible being so big?
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