Wow, it has been nearly a year since I last posted on here. I didn't even finish commenting on the Olympic Games and just left it hanging out there. Probably the best thing to do is just a quick review of the last eleven months and then try to keep up with the day.
The Games were amazing. In one sense they seem years ago but also almost like I was there yesterday. Having almost unlimited access to some of the top athletes in the world and getting to see them perform in what for them is the top event in the world was truly inspiring. The most moving moment for me probably was the entry of nations at the opening of the Games. You had thousands of people from virtually every nation, one holding their nation's flag, coming into the world arena representing their country....they may have been from the US, UK or China but so many were from places like Tuvalu. But they entered as equals to go head to head with everyone in the world in their sport. But what captured me was that the mear fact that they were there was an incredible accomplishment. Of the 6 or so billion people on earth these individuals worked hard, sacrificed, and pushed themselves to be here. No matter what happened to them over the next three weeks, they were already Olympians.
What was most memorable? Seeing Usain Bolt put his feet in the blocks for the 200m final and me be the only photographer at the start. Having Roger Federer walk up next to me looking for a bottle of water and getting a super close up of him. Chatting with the US Men's and Women's gymnasts right after they competed. Following the decathlon over two days. Meeting highly talented photographers from all over the world...some where Pulitzer prize winners. Seeing Londoners be incredible hosts. There were many more moments that will remain with me.
The Games were amazing. In one sense they seem years ago but also almost like I was there yesterday. Having almost unlimited access to some of the top athletes in the world and getting to see them perform in what for them is the top event in the world was truly inspiring. The most moving moment for me probably was the entry of nations at the opening of the Games. You had thousands of people from virtually every nation, one holding their nation's flag, coming into the world arena representing their country....they may have been from the US, UK or China but so many were from places like Tuvalu. But they entered as equals to go head to head with everyone in the world in their sport. But what captured me was that the mear fact that they were there was an incredible accomplishment. Of the 6 or so billion people on earth these individuals worked hard, sacrificed, and pushed themselves to be here. No matter what happened to them over the next three weeks, they were already Olympians.
What was most memorable? Seeing Usain Bolt put his feet in the blocks for the 200m final and me be the only photographer at the start. Having Roger Federer walk up next to me looking for a bottle of water and getting a super close up of him. Chatting with the US Men's and Women's gymnasts right after they competed. Following the decathlon over two days. Meeting highly talented photographers from all over the world...some where Pulitzer prize winners. Seeing Londoners be incredible hosts. There were many more moments that will remain with me.
No comments:
Post a Comment