Olympic roundup

The closing ceremonies are later today, the Games will be over.  It has of course been quite an experience.  It has been exhausting but being my last blog from here, I thought I would give a quick roundup of some of the things I am going to miss.  I'll try not to sound like a song from 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria'.

I will miss watching my colleagues falling asleep anywhere and everywhere.

I will miss feeling like a minor celebrity as every time I wander around with the public, people want to have their picture taken with me for no reason.

I will miss those unexpected moments, like shooting a diving practice from an underwater window and watching swimsuit after swimsuit having 'wardrobe malfunctions'.

I will miss watching jaded journalists and the army of volunteers here being fans and watching the games at every opportunity, with cheers and jeers as the competitors rise and fall.

Finally, I will miss getting caught up with colleagues from around the world, including this collection of Canadian photographers who were at the men's 8 rowing finals.  Misery loves company and there has been some great company here.

I sign off and below you will find my favourite photo I took at the Games which I doubt will ever make it into print but I think will lead off the family slideshow.
-Richard Lautens

 

Comments

[kudzu fire]

you know I wondered why some of those swimsuits did not come off on camera. I guess they bleeped it out or something

[Ian]

I really enjoyed this blog over the Olympics. The Star should consider making the Photo Blog a permanent one. The writing was casual, informative and fun.