Los Angeles Times photographer Robert Gauthier shares some of the visual surprises he captured during the emotional Winter Olympics in Italy.
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. We grew up with that line from 'ABC's Wide World of Sports' show. But really, it’s the spaces in between, that can resonate and bring a sense of mortality to these world-class athletes.
As I witnessed these memorable events in this year's Winter Olympics, I tried to keep in mind the frail dynamics of our collective psyche while performing against a spectacular backdrop of the Dolemites, or walking the historic, ancient streets of Milan. There are dozens of photographers working at each event. They, like the athletes on the field of play, are in a competition. Competing with each other to make the best image. Competing with the elements at outdoor venues, like bitter cold, rain, wind and snow. And most of all, competing with themselves to rise above their personal standard of what constitutes an outstanding photograph. Witnessing what is probably an athletes greatest moment is both a thrill and an honor. Here are some of the visual surprises.
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