ESC Sportsfest at Maldon Prom Park 5/8/07
11 August 2007, 10:55 AM
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Well I have studied this picture of Tiny.
I have taken into account the angle of the camera, the height of the sun, the wind direction, the length of the shadows and the position of Tiny's arm in relation to his legs & the degree of bend in his torso.
And my finding is that this photograph is not of a bowling action at all. It is showing the traditional pre match Haka where threatening gestures are made to the opposing team. The stance is taken slightly forward of the line thus presenting a more menacing appearance. This can be done solo, as in this case, or can be performed by a team as below.
Notice the similar stance the guy in the middle has to Tiny's. He's leaning forward just before his right arm swings up.
The warrior like "hands on hips" stance is being made in both pictures by the players on the left.
Mark
I have taken into account the angle of the camera, the height of the sun, the wind direction, the length of the shadows and the position of Tiny's arm in relation to his legs & the degree of bend in his torso.
And my finding is that this photograph is not of a bowling action at all. It is showing the traditional pre match Haka where threatening gestures are made to the opposing team. The stance is taken slightly forward of the line thus presenting a more menacing appearance. This can be done solo, as in this case, or can be performed by a team as below.
Notice the similar stance the guy in the middle has to Tiny's. He's leaning forward just before his right arm swings up.
The warrior like "hands on hips" stance is being made in both pictures by the players on the left.
Mark
you have way too much time but i love you for it made me laugh
13 August 2007, 11:23 PM
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You can never have too much time when it comes to bringing a smile into peoples lives. 
And there will be plenty of time later for me to be a miserable old git.
Mark
And there will be plenty of time later for me to be a miserable old git.
Mark
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