sumo amalgamate
By raun
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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 
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 Image details
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The moment is perfect, the focus is perfect, the picture is perfect 
thank you
nice shot ^^
Stunning
Fabulous!!
i don't like that the referee's hat is blending into the crowd. but still a fav!
Incredible shot. I think you really captured the essence of the sport in this.
I meant to say the guy on the right 
The one with his leg in the air!
The one with his leg in the air!Lmao! Love it! I bet the guy on the left lost 
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..
thats a great photo - i love how it seems frozen you can anticipate how hard they are going to fall
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..
hope to see more..
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!
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!
Been a while since I saw some Sumo on ESPN. Awesome sport.
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
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
Fantastic B&W tones and awesome contrast! Keep it up!
cool photo!
the face expressions in the back are priceless
the face expressions in the back are priceless
that dude is gonna have a mega headache in the morning..
Great moment captured
One word: art.
quite impressive!!
great moment!
great moment!
great one ,,
Hee, I remember that match; nice to come across that moment captured so beautifully.
That's great. Nice timing. Thanks for sharing.
Instant fav!
Instant fav!
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