A typical Highland Games includes a Weight toss using a weight as heavy as 56 pounds (4 stones). Heavy enough much less to throw it. (5 years and 3326 days ago)
Weight toss - created by Remsphoto
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Great shot, really catches the action, Wonderful focus on the guy, with the background all soft.
friiski said it all! Best pict. yet.
Ditto above
Especially hard while trying to hold your kilt down 
I thought he was just grabbing himself
lol
Because he was holding down his kilt, I guess that answers the old question. Thanks for your comments.
Congrats on first! Great story that goes with the photo.
congrats on the win !!
Thanks everyone. Fun shoot.
Congrats on First Place Win
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