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Postcard from Sochi: Carlos Gonzalez, photographer

By Carlos Gonzalez

February 24, 2014 at 7:18AM

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.

Stilt walking isn’t an event, yet, but it was found in Olympic Park. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

There’s no getting around the emphasis on nationality. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Limbo lower now. U.S. fans celebrated a slopestyle victory. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

INSTAGRAM OFFERINGS A sample of Carlos gonzaleZ’s POSTINGS Spectating at spectators during a gondola ride up the mountain. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Minnesotan Zach Parise and teammates took the ice. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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)

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)

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)

Artistry, illustrated by Russian couple Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov, drives ice dancing. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)