Surprising, that all those things, which we have to tolerate in our jobs, are creeping completely in our private refuge too: competitions, speed, the risk to fail, even to destroy our health: nevertheless, it is fascinating on the other hand, maybe more fascinating than sitting in an armchair reading a book quietly…
Roller Derby – photo originally uploaded by shirlaine – Shirlaine Forrest is a Manchester based freelance photographer specializing in music, fashion and portrait photography.
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related:
Top Sports Pictures Of 2012 via totallycoolpix.com:
http://totallycoolpix.com/2012/12/top-sports-pictures-of-2012/
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/pictures-of-the-year/9761826/Photographers-discuss-their-favourite-photos-of-the-London-2012-Olympic-Games.html?frame=2434880
Flickr Comments 
That roller derby shot is amazing! Love it in B&W. You can feel that these women are ready to rumble.
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I would be totally into this if I was (way) younger…
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no risk no fun
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B&W adds the emotion to the picture. Well done 🙂
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A really great atmospheric black and white shot that capures the imagination.
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A really great atmospheric black and white shot that captures the imagination.
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by the same photographer, Shirlaine:
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This is a great picture. Th black and white gives it a timeless feel. The woman is strong and muscular. Putting in the gum shield hints a vulnerability. Very powerful.
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Sport always give a lot of great shots – a wonderful link… 🙂
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