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More From The Cel Phone

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I was cataloging the photos from my cel phone today when it hit me. I only use the phone’s camera to brag or complain.

I take a photo when I’m freezing at the Utah Olympic Park (above, left), and I send it around to complain. Or I take on the sideline of the BYU-Utah football game (above, right) and send it to my kids to brag about the good day I’m having.

Then there are the food photos, always sent to my friends to whip up jealousy. Bombay House, Temari, Mazza, and a few I don’t even remember:

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And finally, things I stumble across that my friends need to see. Some recommended, some ridiculed:

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Bobsled World Cup

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A few outtakes from the FIBT World Cup 4-man Bobsled Competition at the Utah Olympic Park back on the 8th. Above, the sled from Romania, piloted by Nicolae Istrate.

I covered bobsled during the Olympics. Here are the things to remember when photographing bobsled:

1. Never walk uphill. Get a ride to the top of the track and walk down.
2. It’s always too cold. Count on freezing.
3. The sleds are always faster than you think.
4. Figure out who is going to win so you can get creative with those who have no chance of a medal. If there is a team from a country without snow, that’s the perfect sled to try some crazy angle or risky technique on.
5. There are two runs in a lot of winter sports. Shoot action (on the track) on the first run, then head to the finish line to shoot reaction on the second run, like this one where the teammates of Steven Holcomb (USA) celebrate their gold medal:

Below, the sled from Monaco.

Below, Latvia. It’s a lousy photo, I’m just wondering what that photographer’s picture looked like.