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ok, so the day arrives when I submit a sportsphotoRelated content
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eisenkalk [2007-08-26 05:47:50 +0000 UTC]
i don't like that the referee's hat is blending into the crowd. but still a fav!
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Antigilbert [2007-07-10 05:18:55 +0000 UTC]
Incredible shot. I think you really captured the essence of the sport in this.
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photofroggy [2007-07-10 05:11:23 +0000 UTC]
I meant to say the guy on the right The one with his leg in the air!
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SweetNightmaresDear [2007-07-10 02:56:23 +0000 UTC]
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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nickenglishdesign [2007-07-10 02:22:50 +0000 UTC]
thats a great photo - i love how it seems frozen you can anticipate how hard they are going to fall
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mujiri [2007-07-10 01:54:49 +0000 UTC]
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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elliegreco [2007-07-10 01:54:24 +0000 UTC]
Wow, this is a great photo!
Yes, Sumo has a looong preperation because it used to be a sacred ceremony to entertain Japanese gods That's the reason why the judge is in the same uniform with Shintoh priests also. And, because of the origin, there are a lot of small rules around the sport such as women never can get on the ring and they never wash their loincloth and etc etc...
Again, grrrrreat photo!
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Scarecrow-Jack [2007-07-10 01:43:10 +0000 UTC]
Been a while since I saw some Sumo on ESPN. Awesome sport.
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shadahall [2007-07-10 01:30:02 +0000 UTC]
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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evilsyndicatemember [2007-07-10 01:11:27 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic B&W tones and awesome contrast! Keep it up!
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phistolemon [2007-07-09 23:05:53 +0000 UTC]
cool photo!
the face expressions in the back are priceless
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FullRedAtom [2007-07-09 22:35:48 +0000 UTC]
that dude is gonna have a mega headache in the morning..
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shurugutahn [2007-07-09 19:59:04 +0000 UTC]
Hee, I remember that match; nice to come across that moment captured so beautifully.
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AndrewMiguelez [2007-07-09 17:28:50 +0000 UTC]
That's great. Nice timing. Thanks for sharing.
Instant fav!
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dodostad [2007-07-09 17:05:54 +0000 UTC]
I love the faces people on the background make C:
Very nice photo, it made me smile!
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bourjois [2007-07-09 13:52:18 +0000 UTC]
pwned! lmao..
superb timing and i love that its in black and white.
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PplAreStrange [2007-07-09 11:40:11 +0000 UTC]
look at the crowd's expression
great moment captured, very good timing
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Chimie [2007-07-09 09:13:40 +0000 UTC]
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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Ugrik In reply to Chimie [2007-07-09 10:50:00 +0000 UTC]
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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MrThunderfield [2007-07-09 09:10:03 +0000 UTC]
VERY good! The B&W really suits it and the composition is spot-on!
Gotta fav it!
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ChaozWolfe [2007-07-09 08:36:47 +0000 UTC]
Fat man goin' down, repeat, FAT MAN GOING DOWN! XD Nice photo
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fangedfem [2007-07-09 00:22:01 +0000 UTC]
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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bayumaitra [2007-06-18 12:42:59 +0000 UTC]
the moment was so perfect! i also likes the BW tonal,,very lovely
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khizarmalik [2007-06-16 21:59:59 +0000 UTC]
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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Adeu [2007-06-16 21:00:38 +0000 UTC]
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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darkMyke [2007-06-16 19:47:25 +0000 UTC]
Haha, excellent shot! I love sumo (always watching it on the TV ) and one day I dream of going to a tournament, as well. It is an exceptional sport, bringing old traditions into the modern world of today. Which is quite fascinating, in my eyes.
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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conspectus [2007-06-16 19:30:04 +0000 UTC]
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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Osox [2007-06-16 16:49:30 +0000 UTC]
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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