After the response to looking at these images on Getty Images' blog, posted by Art Director Stephen Schauer, we decided to post them on here. The first one is definitely my personal favorite, and I can't wait to see the final products!
Enjoy!
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Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Friday, April 4, 2008
We Make This Look Good
Hey everyone,
After the response to looking at these images on Getty Images' blog, posted by Art Director Stephen Schauer, we decided to post them on here. The first one is definitely my personal favorite, and I can't wait to see the final products!
Enjoy!
After the response to looking at these images on Getty Images' blog, posted by Art Director Stephen Schauer, we decided to post them on here. The first one is definitely my personal favorite, and I can't wait to see the final products!
Enjoy!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
From the Artist's Perspective
Dear All,
As you know Team Holm Bobsled had the incredible opportunity to participate in a photo shoot on Easter Sunday 2008 with Getty Images at the bobsled track in Park City, Utah. While we have posted several entries about our experience with the marvelously talented Getty crew, we'd like to invite you to read about the big day from THEIR perspective.
The art director for the shoot, Stephen Schauer, posted an informative and entertaining entry on Getty's blog that describes how they chose the sports, the athletes, the angles, the turns to shoot on, etc. In addition, you can be amongst the first people to see some of the shots taken by photographer Ryan McVay and his crew! Stephen and his crew truly made us feel welcome as a part of their team that day and it was an honor to work with them.
Please read his blog posting, "Operation Snowflake" by clicking here.
As you know Team Holm Bobsled had the incredible opportunity to participate in a photo shoot on Easter Sunday 2008 with Getty Images at the bobsled track in Park City, Utah. While we have posted several entries about our experience with the marvelously talented Getty crew, we'd like to invite you to read about the big day from THEIR perspective.
The art director for the shoot, Stephen Schauer, posted an informative and entertaining entry on Getty's blog that describes how they chose the sports, the athletes, the angles, the turns to shoot on, etc. In addition, you can be amongst the first people to see some of the shots taken by photographer Ryan McVay and his crew! Stephen and his crew truly made us feel welcome as a part of their team that day and it was an honor to work with them.
Please read his blog posting, "Operation Snowflake" by clicking here.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Shoes in the Closet
The end of the season always brings a mixture of bitter-sweet memories and relief.
As I was getting ready for work this morning I glanced down at my bobspikes (bobsled shoes) just sitting at the bottom of the closet and I had to pause. I guess you could say it was one of those "Do I really do that?" moments. You know, when you stop and think about the crazy sport that we're involved in, sometimes it just seems so surreal. I mean, who in their right mind goes out and plays in sub-zero temperatures wearing nothing but spandex, then runs full speed ON ICE and then loads into a metal and fiberglass rocket just to hurl themselves down an ice covered track at 80 MPH? Who does that???
One can only laugh at the way we try to put our bobsled gear away at the end of the season. Of course each athlete is different, but I think it is rather similar all around. The gear bag that you just drop on the floor at the end of the day because you know you'll need it tomorrow has to actually be put away. The toolbox that you leave in your car all winter has to be stowed in the garage somewhere. The training gear needs to be washed and hung up or folded away. I've got three helmets on the top shelf in my closet, two speedsuits that sit in a dresser drawer, a box full of medals, two pairs of bobspikes in two closets, and a two-man bobsled sitting under a cover in my garage. Call me crazy, but I'm betting that isn't normal!
But it IS worth it. This last season was, if anything, a blast. We worked hard out there on the ice, don't get me wrong. There were plenty of nights where we froze our butts off for hours, then went home tired and bruised and sore. However, the great runs we had, the improvements we made, and the friendships we formed more than compensated up for the sacrifices we made.
I think that is the hardest part about the summer "off-season." You miss the sport of course, but you also miss the atmosphere, the camaraderie, the personal battles between fear and dreams, and of course, you miss the rush. It goes without saying that we have plans for summer training and so forth, but nothing beats unloading the sled at the start pad and saying "hello" to all the athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers. In a way, all US bobsled and skeleton athletes are part of a very small, yet very close family. Oh sure, some members of this family hate each other, but that doesn't change the fact that we are part of a group of athletes who do things everyday that 99.9% of the world's population will never get to experience. With that knowledge comes a certain responsibility to represent our sports with honor as we may be the ONLY bobsledder or skeleton athlete a person may ever meet.
I don't want this to sound like we belong to some exclusive club. That isn't what I mean at all. What I'm saying is that when you're out there at the starting line, looking down the track, waiting for the green light to go, you can't help but get a grin on your face as you think about what you're about to do and who is supporting you out there. We're a darn lucky group.
So while I am planning to do some school over the summer, take some vacations to Las Vegas, NV, St. George, UT, a cruise to the Caribbean, and a training trip to Calgary, Canada, there will be, of course, a part of me that will always be thinking about our sport. After all the bruises, cuts, broken equipment, lost races, blood, sweat, toil, and tears, one would think that as athletes we have gone through a type of war. And I guess you could say that. We're veterans of a different sort. But the good times, the races won, the lessons learned, the friendships formed, the sponsors gained, the cheering crowds, the perfect runs, the personal bests, etc. all add up to form a type of medal of 'honor' that we will wear with pride for the rest of our lives.
And that is definitely something to smile about.
Wow, all this about a pair of $400 bobsled shoes. And you ladies thought your Gucci's were inspiring!
As I was getting ready for work this morning I glanced down at my bobspikes (bobsled shoes) just sitting at the bottom of the closet and I had to pause. I guess you could say it was one of those "Do I really do that?" moments. You know, when you stop and think about the crazy sport that we're involved in, sometimes it just seems so surreal. I mean, who in their right mind goes out and plays in sub-zero temperatures wearing nothing but spandex, then runs full speed ON ICE and then loads into a metal and fiberglass rocket just to hurl themselves down an ice covered track at 80 MPH? Who does that???
One can only laugh at the way we try to put our bobsled gear away at the end of the season. Of course each athlete is different, but I think it is rather similar all around. The gear bag that you just drop on the floor at the end of the day because you know you'll need it tomorrow has to actually be put away. The toolbox that you leave in your car all winter has to be stowed in the garage somewhere. The training gear needs to be washed and hung up or folded away. I've got three helmets on the top shelf in my closet, two speedsuits that sit in a dresser drawer, a box full of medals, two pairs of bobspikes in two closets, and a two-man bobsled sitting under a cover in my garage. Call me crazy, but I'm betting that isn't normal!
But it IS worth it. This last season was, if anything, a blast. We worked hard out there on the ice, don't get me wrong. There were plenty of nights where we froze our butts off for hours, then went home tired and bruised and sore. However, the great runs we had, the improvements we made, and the friendships we formed more than compensated up for the sacrifices we made.
I think that is the hardest part about the summer "off-season." You miss the sport of course, but you also miss the atmosphere, the camaraderie, the personal battles between fear and dreams, and of course, you miss the rush. It goes without saying that we have plans for summer training and so forth, but nothing beats unloading the sled at the start pad and saying "hello" to all the athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers. In a way, all US bobsled and skeleton athletes are part of a very small, yet very close family. Oh sure, some members of this family hate each other, but that doesn't change the fact that we are part of a group of athletes who do things everyday that 99.9% of the world's population will never get to experience. With that knowledge comes a certain responsibility to represent our sports with honor as we may be the ONLY bobsledder or skeleton athlete a person may ever meet.
I don't want this to sound like we belong to some exclusive club. That isn't what I mean at all. What I'm saying is that when you're out there at the starting line, looking down the track, waiting for the green light to go, you can't help but get a grin on your face as you think about what you're about to do and who is supporting you out there. We're a darn lucky group.
So while I am planning to do some school over the summer, take some vacations to Las Vegas, NV, St. George, UT, a cruise to the Caribbean, and a training trip to Calgary, Canada, there will be, of course, a part of me that will always be thinking about our sport. After all the bruises, cuts, broken equipment, lost races, blood, sweat, toil, and tears, one would think that as athletes we have gone through a type of war. And I guess you could say that. We're veterans of a different sort. But the good times, the races won, the lessons learned, the friendships formed, the sponsors gained, the cheering crowds, the perfect runs, the personal bests, etc. all add up to form a type of medal of 'honor' that we will wear with pride for the rest of our lives.
And that is definitely something to smile about.
Wow, all this about a pair of $400 bobsled shoes. And you ladies thought your Gucci's were inspiring!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Smile for the Camera #2!
Ok everyone! Here are a few more photos from our Getty Images photo shoot! Again, these pics are courtesy of Amy Uratsu, so thank you Amy!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Smile for the Camera!
Dear all,
Here are some of the candid shots taken during Easter-Sunday's photo shoot with Getty Images. These images are courtesy of Getty's lovely Amy Uratsu. Thank you, Amy! We will also have some up on our team's homepage after the weekend, www.TeamHolmBobsled.com.
We will post some more pictures tomorrow once we get them edited down to size, so be sure to check back! Also, Amy was kind enough to provide us with some KILLER video as well. We're going to shrink the file sizes down a little bit and then get them posted. They are awesome, so we will let you all know when we get them ready.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Good Things Come....
We've all heard the saying "Good Things Come to Those Who Wait."
Well, sometimes good things come to those who receive a less than favorable outcome on obtaining their end of the season track time.
After having our last three days of training canceled at the last minute, we are proud to be able to announce some incredible news. We hinted about it in our last blog entry, but since the decision hadn't been finalized just yet, we didn't feel comfortable saying anything until it was settled.
And now it is.
Team Holm Bobsled is proud to announce that they have been selected to participate in a special photo shoot at the Utah Olympic Park bobsled course on March 23rd. The photo shoot is being run by Getty Images, the world-renowned photography collection company.
According to Getty Image's website, www.gettyimages.com:
As athletes we dream of competing before the eyes of the world, but through this photo shoot our sport, our team, and our very images will be THE image of bobsled for years to come. The pictures taken during the shoot will be added to Getty's immense stock photo library for magazines, newspapers, TV stations, websites to purchase all over the world. And with the 2010 Winter Olympic Games coming up, it will be a thrill to see how many times our pictures are purchased, printed, and posted across the globe!
Words cannot properly express how honored we are as a team to participate in this project. After a full season of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, the 23rd will mark the perfect ending to our 2007-2008 year. Indeed, as we have talked amongst ourselves about it, this opportunity is something that we will remember, and be proud of, for the rest of our lives.
As this very opportunity teaches, even when obstacles seem to stand impossibly and impassibly in your path, just be patient and keep believing.
The bright lights and the red carpets are just around the corner.
Well, sometimes good things come to those who receive a less than favorable outcome on obtaining their end of the season track time.
After having our last three days of training canceled at the last minute, we are proud to be able to announce some incredible news. We hinted about it in our last blog entry, but since the decision hadn't been finalized just yet, we didn't feel comfortable saying anything until it was settled.
And now it is.
Team Holm Bobsled is proud to announce that they have been selected to participate in a special photo shoot at the Utah Olympic Park bobsled course on March 23rd. The photo shoot is being run by Getty Images, the world-renowned photography collection company.
According to Getty Image's website, www.gettyimages.com:
Today, gettyimages.com serves an average of 3.2 billion thumbnails, 7.3 million visits and 4 million unique users in addition to an average of 175 million page views each month.
As athletes we dream of competing before the eyes of the world, but through this photo shoot our sport, our team, and our very images will be THE image of bobsled for years to come. The pictures taken during the shoot will be added to Getty's immense stock photo library for magazines, newspapers, TV stations, websites to purchase all over the world. And with the 2010 Winter Olympic Games coming up, it will be a thrill to see how many times our pictures are purchased, printed, and posted across the globe!
Words cannot properly express how honored we are as a team to participate in this project. After a full season of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, the 23rd will mark the perfect ending to our 2007-2008 year. Indeed, as we have talked amongst ourselves about it, this opportunity is something that we will remember, and be proud of, for the rest of our lives.
As this very opportunity teaches, even when obstacles seem to stand impossibly and impassibly in your path, just be patient and keep believing.
The bright lights and the red carpets are just around the corner.
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