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Uploaded: 03/27/16 11:18 PM GMT
"Tools of the Trade"
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Captured this at the Christmas Gala of our figure skating club back in 2014 - the parents give me permission to use the images at posting. Of course I gave all the edited pictures to the skating club to give out to the skaters.

Thought I'd put this in the Current Contest "Tools of the Trade. The tools of our trade as most of you have guessed are the figure skates.

This young lady is performing what we call a Shoot the Duck. Hope you enjoy.

iPiccy.com to make it smaller.

Thank you for your Comments in Advance and trusting everyone had a Happy Easter. Please let me know what you think.

Skates

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.J_E_F
03/27/16 11:25 PM GMT
Nope. I'm not doing that any time soon! :)
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::tigger3
03/28/16 12:01 AM GMT
Lol! Me neither, but it's a good action capture. tigs=^..^=
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::mirto56
03/28/16 4:08 AM GMT
Great action capture with brilliant colors. Good luck in the contest, Pat.
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::Dunstickin
03/28/16 7:51 AM GMT
'Shut the Duck' .. .. I will have to remember that next time I slip and fall on ice!....

Good entry!...and well shot too!
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::Ramad
03/28/16 9:10 AM GMT
Nice shot of the cute girl doing that "impossible" movement. Good luck in the contest.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::Nikoneer
03/28/16 2:00 PM GMT
That is one great action shot, Pat. I have a vague recollection of a time when I was that limber (certainly not now at 62), but she definitely knows what she's capable of and is enjoying every minute. And folks, no worries, what appears to be a large ugly bruise on her extended leg is only the shadow of her left fist. I like the fact that you either got the capture with nothing in the frame but her and the ice or you were wise enough to crop all else out. It works very well and is a good entry because, like Doug's (mirto56), it shows the tools as well as them being used. Good luck in the contest.

-Nik
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::trixxie17
03/28/16 2:50 PM GMT
Excellent entry Pat - a wonderful capture with great color and focus.
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::0930_23
03/28/16 3:51 PM GMT
It is a great entry Skates.
This one makes me think of our current campaigner for the presidency----The Donald. Now I see a "shut the duck," movement.
I suspect there are many who would like to do this to "The Donald."
Sorry I got carried away.
Great entry.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.Lightpainter
03/28/16 3:54 PM GMT
Beautiful action shot. Shows not only the tools of the trade, but how they are used. Good luck.
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.Starglow
03/28/16 5:59 PM GMT
One very fine action shot I'd say.
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.gonedigital
03/28/16 6:58 PM GMT
So that's what's called shoot the duck hey Skates, this subject is your forte. I imagine if this girl commits herself to figure skating she'll go places. (o:

A welcome addition to the contest.
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.Tomeast
03/28/16 9:00 PM GMT
She has the intensity that you captured so well. An amazing photo Pat !
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.mesmerized
03/29/16 10:11 PM GMT
Where would a figure skater be without skates...great entry, Pat...and good action shot too...good luck in the contest.
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.elektronist
04/01/16 12:19 AM GMT
Beautiful action shot Pat.
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.rozem061
04/02/16 8:50 AM GMT
Congrats on your 2e place in the contest, Pat !
It's very well deserved !
John
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::corngrowth
04/02/16 9:20 AM GMT
Congratulations Pat, for your 2nd place in the 'Tools of the Trade' contest!!!
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::Ramad
04/02/16 9:57 AM GMT
Congrats on your 2nd place Pat.
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::mirto56
04/02/16 3:00 PM GMT
Congrats on winning 2nd place, Pat!
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::Nikoneer
04/02/16 7:10 PM GMT
Dang... I was hoping this time... this time. But 2nd place is much better than 6th, right? Congratulations, Pat.

-Nik
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::jerseygurl
04/02/16 9:49 PM GMT
Congrats on taking 2nd place Pat - Well Deserved!!!!!!
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.mac39
04/04/16 3:56 PM GMT
A pretty little ice queen that seems to be talented.
We call those girls ice fleas.
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.Flmngseabass
04/04/16 7:28 PM GMT
Wow!!!! 2nd place girl!!!!!!!!!!! Great post Pat:):)
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::luckyshot
04/05/16 9:43 PM GMT
Congratulations, Pat!!
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.Heroictitof
04/09/16 8:53 AM GMT
Congrats my dear friend for your second place in this contest !!
Very well done Pat !!
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