The Olympicon Games endeth. There are so many stories to tell, but perhaps one of the greatest has been the mad crowd participation of every single soul, no matter where they be from. Kudos is due to the Canucks, from coast to coast to coast, who have seemingly shelved their Canadian modesty and gone buck wild in the streets on a nightly basis… this photo essay, however, captures a bit of the contrast between the mad crowd and the serene majesty of the mountains that preside over Whistler’s microcosmos of athletes and spectators.
in the fading darkness, as alpenglow sets over Rainbow and Sproatt mountains, Thunderbird corner holds court. photo: tobias c. van Veen
the crowd blinks as bobsleds hurtle down at dusk. photo: tobias c. van Veen
the American flag flutters in the raucous stands of the Whistler Sliding Centre. photo: tobias c. van Veen
the moon, the track, and unadulterated speed. photo: tobias c. van Veen
as the Thunderbird spreads its wings, Rainbow Mountain soars above. photo: tobias c. van Veen
Latvia wins gold in the "I have a taller flag than you do" competition, but the trees are taller still. photo: tobias c. van Veen
Mt. Sproatt looms above the Sliding Centre and BC drummers SWARM as the crowd warms in the spring sun. photo: tobias c. van Veen
the Dutch sing indecipherable songs while wearing the princely colour of the House of Oranje. photo: tobias c. van Veen
New Zealand sheep take on the Village Stroll. photo: tobias c. van Veen
the swarms dance their way around Sardis Secondary's marching band as Blackcomb remains immovable. photo: tobias c. van Veen
DP
February 27, 2010
Great job overall, but that second photo is one of the best I’ve seen from anyone (including accredited media) the whole games.
// tobias //
February 28, 2010
DP, coming from you that is one humbling comment. I will move that photo up to the top.
Let me know if you’d like to contribute to the Notes blog, btw. Would be an honour.
DP
March 1, 2010
If any ideas for content arise, I would be happy to.