Debbie’s ‘One Word Sunday-Diagonal’ reminded me of this photo which I’ve shared before. I think that it’s a “once seen never forgotten” kind of image. We happened upon this scene after a beach walk when we were still living in Umhlanga South Africa. I asked if he could please do it again so that I could take a photo and after a bit of hesitation he agreed, saying that he’d just been for a long run and this was how he cooled off. He was a former Olympic gymnast and even at 50-years-old, hadn’t lost his muscle tone and strength.
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That is a fascinating photo! That pose would take quite a bit of strength!
Yes, I definitely couldn’t even attempt such a feat. 😅
Impressed. 😀
Me too, Brian.
Definitely worth a replay! I can’t imagine the strength and whatever it takes to do something like that!!!! 🙏💞
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Thanks, Gunta. Definitely not something in our repertoire of party tricks. 😀
From the picture, he does not look like he in 50s. That posture takes a lot of strength.
I agree with you, YC. I think he was very fit indeed which takes a lot of dedication and hard work.
Perfect for this prompt. What a great photo.
Thank you so much.
Amazing ability’s can astonish all of us!
have a beautiful day Sylvia
Thanks so much dear Eddie. You too.
Thank you Sylvia!
An original take on the theme
Thanks, Derrick. I try. 😅
Amazing! It makes me realise I need to work on those muscles!
Yes, you and me both, Gerrie. 😅
Wow!
Wow…you win!
😂 Thanks, Dawn.
Phew. I’m tired just looking at this guy. Amazing strength.
Me too, Carol. Thanks.
Wow, wow, wow. And such a backdrop!
Thanks, Becky. The backdrop was an absolute bonus. 😅
Great!
I wouldn’t even care if he were “only” horizontal. That’s amazing!!!
Agreed, Janet.
Incredible!
Definitely, Jill.
He’s in terrific shape! I can’t do anything like that (even when I was young), so I am in awe. 🙂
Thanks, Lynette. I wish he could see all these compliments. 😅
Well, that’s one for the novelty book! Fantastic, Sylvia. 🙂
Thanks, Sue.
Wow! What muscles…
Indubitably so.
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Wow! How impressive.
Very. Thanks, Cindy.
Wow! Astonishing.
I agree with you, Anabel. Never in a million years could I do such a trick. 😅
Me neither!
This photo is truly worth a few shares, S, and perfect for diagonal!
What a good sport to agree to a photo –
I recently asked a boxer if I could capture him hitting the punching bag and he said yes!
Pretty cool when folks are open
Thanks so much, Yvette. I think he was pretty well spent, but he summoned up some super strength to do a repeat for me. 🙂
And that is crazy that he does that after a run! What an “Olympian” body
You are absolutely right, Sylvia. That photo has stayed in my memory since your first posted this post. As soon as I saw it in my reading this morning, I knew it would be yours even before I looked at the title. Serendipity!! You arrived just at the right time to capture this remarkable moment.
Thanks, Rebecca. Yes, this is definitely one of my all-time best captures, so no apologies for re-using it. 🙂 *hugs*
Magnificent.He an acrobat
Thanks, Marylou. He doesn’t know how famous he now is. 🙂
Mark me impressed. WOW!
Well, me too. Judy. 🙂
That’s great!
Thanks, Marie. 🙂
When we were sitting on an island tour bus during our recent Caribbean cruise, I watched in amazement as a young man was doing the most incredible exercises on a park installment of pipes. He did the exact same thing…unbelievable.
I can imagine that you were mesmerized as was I. 🙂
He has some core muscle strength. Great photo and moment to capture 😀
Thanks, Cee. He was impressive.