Switch Kickflip

wow the shadow is perfect

Would be an interesting picture...

is not the shadow of the boy!!! :-)

Great flick

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Anthony Rafish
one vivitar 285 hv fired at 1\2 power to the left to produce shadow, one to the right at 1\16.

#5 on explore on december 14, 2008!!!! thank you everyone!

Nikon D2H Nikkor 50 mm f/1.8

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(141 comments)

pee.jay. says:

prettttttty sick
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

smokingmonkey says:

maybe i'll write an essay about you now
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

j-dude says:

pretty tight
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

DJ JIMENEZ says:

dudebrofish this is such a amazing flickerpicker...haha
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

trash it says:

great shot!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Lentini says:

So perfect.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

risquillo says:

fenomenal!!
Felicidades!!!!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

BENp∆p∆leo says:

nicce composition
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ukymon says:

wow
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Visualss says:

as for the photo its pretty much perfection.

and as for Rafish.............come on.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

AnthonyRIFICI says:

jefffmo (10:55:17 PM): i love you rafish!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ladahk says:

great photo!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

LoveBipolar. says:

man this is awesome.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

rev_adan says:

that must be very fast! wow!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

♥Lallie♥ says:

cool shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Antropofagia - Um olhar canibal sobre o mundo... says:

perfect shot! congrats!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ssaallmmaann says:

lovely take
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

El Gato Negro says:

sweet
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Sven Ericsson says:

so good it actually hurts my eyes.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

rick montalbano says:

thanks everyone i appreciate the comments!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Triple2 says:

Great shot. Love the gap between the foot and board in the shadow.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Gil Alfredo says:

Excelent!!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

emyeuanhnhieuhonngayhomqua_6411 says:

Ađ
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Bobulix says:

Well thought through. I like it.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

the disco stu says:

great kickflip, great shot
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

playazz (visit me on zizdo.com) says:

damn cool shot m8!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

lui summer says:

An amazing shot... I love the shadow!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

danny.scape says:

nice..!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Will Cook Photography (WCreations46) says:

Great composition, shadow, etc!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Between visions and dreams....(Best wishes at all) says:

Great!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

luketurner says:

Front page of explore :-)

Looks awesome.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Pramoedita says:

love the shadow....nice.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Bernie 2U says:

Faster than his shadow. Gread picture.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheepycow says:

Cool shadow!!! Love it.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sarah kutz says:

genial!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

oOcekaOo says:

Wicked !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

GeorgeZamaro says:

the tones on this is amazing!
i love the colors!
great shot! nice job!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Gahrace says:

woah....
the shadow is amazing
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

klonoa921 says:

great one!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

CaptureThem says:

Spectacular image my friend, and it made it into Explore too! CONGRATULATIONS! I'm very much looking forward to the next one.

Stop by some time! Have a great Monday!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

... Ju! says:

Wow... Fantastic!
Great work
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Phillip From Ohio says:

Great job dude. Perfect exposure.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Dragos Cosmin-not available says:

very nice capture!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Funky64 says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.

eh eh eh.. ciao
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

prdsra3 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Your Preferred Pictures, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Compliments, I like it;
Please add this photo to

"your preferred pictures" group
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

janslyn says:

yeah! amazing..
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

illyphoto says:

very beautiful photo!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Klondike Kid says:

this is fantastic.....
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathan Bergeron Photography (away) says:

This is a brilliant shot! Love the shadow and the perfect timing on the capture. Freakin' sweet man!

--
Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Alfredo G says:

great catch!!!!!!!!

--
Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

maydos {vovvv!} says:

Congrats, on explore!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

rick montalbano says:

thanks everyone sosososo much!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

b_macd says:

outstanding capture! bravo
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Jon Asay 찰칵 says:

It looks like his shadow is stalking him. Great use of light.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

normal but special says:

amazing....
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sleeky2007 says:

really brilliant !!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ocean Air Imagery says:

sick, well done!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

thelastminute says:

sick
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Uneken [deleted] says:

Kick-(Flip)-Ass photo!!
What does sick mean, other than sick?
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Dah-veeth says:

Nice setup and execution. I'm not too familiar w/ flash photography, but love what you did here. Brilliant shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

desi tetrault says:

so tight
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

LeDams says:

Nice Capture !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jakemarsiglia says:

dope
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiago Rïbeiro says:

fantastic lighting. you captured my attention.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

[Charles in Charge] says:

wow
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Tonio0707 says:

wonderful shot !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Fortimbras says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

forty-onecrush says:

Nice!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Luis_Prieto //_-▲-_\\ says:

Foto premiada en ESTO ES CREMA!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

unlovelySKYE says:

I love the shadow!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

FBGA says:

It is a great image indeed, but how come his arm is in a different position on the shadow?
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

unlovelySKYE says:

I nearly positive it's because of the angle of the light source.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Pez Brige says:

very kool shot...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Murpheus says:

great moment~
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Leo Barreto says:

looks like fs flip, but hell, its a amazing backgroun, and the shadows fills the image nicely..
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Maxime Taillez says:

Nice one !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

+stalker+ says:

lovely action shot
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

PeterRamsing says:

This is awesome!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

luisjvs says:

Nos encantaria ver tu foto en el grupo

we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
“A través de tu mirada”
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bridgy2008 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr-ING (As an Olympic Sport) Comment 2-Use Codes, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bridgy2008 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Gold Seal of Quality (Invited Pictures Only)(1post:3Comment), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bridgy2008 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Just One Look (Please Post 1 :Comment on 2!), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Miglio! says:

wow really good! The pic is beautiful and the movement sensation is amazing
_______________________________

SEEN IN JUST ONE LOOK !!!

Just One Look!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

schwede123 says:

You deserve the Gold Seal of Quality Award !!!
Thank you for sharing your photo !

Gold Seal of Quality (Invited Pictures Only)(1post:3Comment)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

CS GALASSO says:

SEEN IN JUST ONE LOOK !!!

Just One Look!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Cigaro says:

Awesome capture, this photo reminds me of good times. :-)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

William Kitzinger says:

Very good.

I also use the same camera, D2H.

:-)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

skubmic says:

Perfect work!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

A - Lo Photo says:

most interesting photo in the nikon d2h page!

www.flickr.com/cameras/nikon/d2h/
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

rick montalbano says:

haha wow i didnt even realize that, thanks for pointing that out anthony 1
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

smokingmonkey says:

:)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

-Sunny- mostly away/moving says:

freaking awesome!
well deserved on Explore
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

joekitty77 says:

sickkkkkkkkkkkkkliciousness dawg
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

+kOji says:

grEat shOt!!!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Kasp24 says:

Amazing shot.. The shadow is sweet!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

atomareaufruestung says:

killer!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

joekitty77 says:

sahdow looks kiler awesome
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

swissli says:

just wow!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Stromseth says:

Woha! sick shot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~ MikeNolan says:

I love skating the toys 'r' us gap. :D
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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