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Postcard from Sochi: Carlos Gonzalez, photographer

By Carlos Gonzalez

February 24, 2014 at 7:18AM
iPhone photos from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February, 2013, Sochi, Russia, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, iPhone Photos ORG XMIT: MIN1402230317530596
Amid the thaw, an icon of the Olympics reflected off a puddle. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Olympics are over, and what a ride it has been. I've covered a variety of events, some for the first time. Although the days have been long, it has been a pleasure capturing Olympic moments from the world's top athletes. Documenting them as they compete at this level and capturing their emotion gives a photographer a lot to work with. On a professional note, I am in awe of the amazing work that was produced here on a daily basis. It has been a pleasure to meet and work next to the best sports photographers in the world. Covering the Olympics is a privilege, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

CARLOS GONZALEZ

See more of Carlos Gonzalez's photography from Sochi at startribune.com/galleries.

iPhone photos from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February, 2013, Sochi, Russia, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, iPhone Photos ORG XMIT: MIN1402230318130599
Stilt walking isn’t an event, yet, but it was found in Olympic Park. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
iPhone photos from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February, 2013, Sochi, Russia, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, iPhone Photos ORG XMIT: MIN1402230318060598
There’s no getting around the emphasis on nationality. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
iPhone photos from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February, 2013, Sochi, Russia, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, iPhone Photos ORG XMIT: MIN1402230319000602
Limbo lower now. U.S. fans celebrated a slopestyle victory. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
iPhone photos from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February, 2013, Sochi, Russia, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, iPhone Photos ORG XMIT: MIN1402230319070603
INSTAGRAM OFFERINGS A sample of Carlos gonzaleZ’s POSTINGS Spectating at spectators during a gondola ride up the mountain. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
iPhone photos from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February, 2013, Sochi, Russia, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, iPhone Photos ORG XMIT: MIN1402230318530601
Minnesotan Zach Parise and teammates took the ice. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
With pressure from USA's David Backes (42), Team Canada goalie Carey Price (31) made a save in the second period in the men's hockey semifinal at Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. Canada beat USA 1-0. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT) ORG XMIT: 1149489 ORG XMIT: MIN1402211536564457
Where’s the puck? The glove hand of Canada goalie Carey Price was always a good guess when he sunk the U.S. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jamie Anderson celebrated after winning the Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle Finals on Sunday. Jamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe, Calif. gave the United States a sweep of the gold medals in snowboard slopestyle by winning the women's competition Sunday afternoon at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi's Mountain Cluster. Anderson saved the best for last, scoring a 95.25 on her second run to surge into the lead. Enni Rukajarvi of Finland took the silver with a 92.50, while Jenny Jone
U.S. snowboarder Jamie Anderson made obvious the glory of winning an Olympic gold medal as she soaked in the cheers and the sun after her slopestyle triumph. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Skiers made their way up an uphill section of the course during the 15km Skiathlon event on Saturday. The gold medal went to Marit Bjoergen of Norway in 38:33.6, while Sweden's Charlotte Kalla took the silver in 38:35.4. Norway's Heidi Weng won the bronze in 38:46.8. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February 8, 2013, Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Laura Cross Country Ski and Biathlon Center. Women’s 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon, ORG XMIT: MIN1402
The Caucasus Mountains towered over the athletes for 17 days, providing that Winter Games look even when warmth made for an odd Winter Games feel. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov of Russia performed during Monday's free dance competition. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February 17, 2013, Sochi, Russia, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Iceberg Skating Palace, Ice Dance Free Dance ORG XMIT: MIN1402171411021524
Artistry, illustrated by Russian couple Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov, drives ice dancing. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Carlos Gonzalez

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Carlos Gonzalez is veteran of the Minnesota Star Tribune photo staff. He covers a variety of assignments including news, features and sports.

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