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02-AUG-2007

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

The Holmenkollen ski jump, located in Holmenkollen, Oslo, Norway, is one of Norway's most visited tourist attractions. The jump is a national
and international symbol of the sport of ski jumping and skiing in general. It is the world"s most famous ski jump tower. Crowds to witness
the competition can exceed 100,000 people. The tower extends 60 meters above ground. The current record of 136 meters was achieved by
Tommy Ingebrigtsen of Norway on January 25, 2006. The International Ski Federation awarded the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships to
Oslo in May 2006 for the year 2011.

Video game addicts definitely must take a look at http://skijump.visitnorway.com/


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Jeff B.29-Oct-2007 16:45
Nice photo. To me, an appropriate title for this picture is "Not in a million yearrs!"
Sam_C23-Oct-2007 03:48
Excellent shot, and what an amazing piece of work! V
Tom Munson22-Oct-2007 15:25
Impressive image Jay. V
Bryan Murahashi21-Oct-2007 03:44
Very nice capture of this imposing structure. V
Yi Feng20-Oct-2007 03:36
Like your shoot angle!
Art Parnell20-Oct-2007 02:30
Awe inspiring and intimidating shot, Jay
Guest 20-Oct-2007 02:29
An imposing structure. The skiers who take this on would all deserve medals for my money.
Jean D20-Oct-2007 01:01
Wonderful shot of this superb structure, Jay! I prefer to have my feet solidly on the ground below! Thanks for the caption!
Nick Powell16-Oct-2007 22:24
I get vertigo just looking at this!, nice capture.
coaster13-Oct-2007 22:35
Awesome jump and nice shot!
Andrew Vincent13-Oct-2007 03:48
Well I tried the game and if life mimics art...... I better give it a miss!

Cool game by the way.
Andrew Vincent13-Oct-2007 03:43
How did you go Jay?! An amazing sight, great shot, VOTE!
Carol Rollins13-Oct-2007 01:09
Well seen and captured, Jay! You'll never find me on that! Super image. V.
Guest 12-Oct-2007 23:34
Great shot and narration.
Nestor Derkach12-Oct-2007 14:54
Well seen and photographer Jay.
Nice resolution.
Vote
Fong Lam12-Oct-2007 13:23
I'll attempt the ski jump, only with a parachute......LOL
Great shot, Jay ~V~
Vince12-Oct-2007 13:21
A nice composition. Vote.
Simon Chandler12-Oct-2007 09:18
Great architectural shot. Good angle and composition, very impressive. v
Char12-Oct-2007 02:30
Hi Jay,
A truly interesting and unique structure, but it makes my stomach flip just to look at it and think of anything moving on it going either way. Excellent capture!! \/
Cindi Smith12-Oct-2007 01:36
How cool...but you never would be me to fly down that thing! Great shot!
Brian McAllister12-Oct-2007 01:20
Excellent shot and background information. V.
CIS11-Oct-2007 22:26
.........soooo, did you try it???lol You can count me out too.:o)
Martha Albuquerque11-Oct-2007 21:44
excellent shot! v*
laine8211-Oct-2007 20:48
There's no waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay I would !! :>)
marie-jose wolff11-Oct-2007 20:42
very impressive and vertiginous! V .
Hank Vander Velde11-Oct-2007 18:55
Great shot of this fabulous ski tower. Well described too. V.
edwina beaumont11-Oct-2007 18:41
hope you weren't tmpted to have a go. What a place
Kathy Pedersen11-Oct-2007 18:05
Great shot, but that is way to high for me;)
Paco López11-Oct-2007 18:00
Spectacular place!!! V!
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