2007 SLC National pics

[mtnme]

I'm starting this new thread in the pictures area so we can repost what we lost on the SLC thread, as far as the pictures and videos were concerned. At least we'll have a backup, and Hopefully Lindsey can get the rest back on the original thread.

This will have to be done in increments, but one thing I did realize is that I have since cleaned up some of these photos from their original posts, so they're more viewable. I just need to reload them all to photobucket. Time consuming to be sure, but better quality.
(...although what will I have to make wisecracks about without the practically un-view-able pics?)

[apolostarr]

Fantastic pictures..thanks for sharing!

[jennaceeta25]

Great idea, Mtnme!

Smashing pictures, as always. ;D ;D

[mtnme]

Mens 1500M final. This is from Andrew Loves blog, I hope it works out better for him to just post it here instead of using up his bandwidth with all our viewing.




Mens 500M final


Mens 1000M final

[lilyover76]

Thanks, Mtnme... for starting this photo thread! ;D

It's time to go fix dinner but I thought I'd add one here... a little *eye-candy* for dessert!

[mtnme]

Women's races, starting with the 500M final



Womens 1000M final

[lexi]

You can never see these too many times. Thanks to all of you for your efforts in posting them for us again!

[apolostarr]

Thanks for sharing the videos too!

[skaterswaltz]

Here's my 5 videos from Nationals:

Apolo Warming Up (one of my absolute favorite memories)
1500 Semi-Final (Apolo whooshes in for the win!)
"Welcome to the Utah Olympic Oval" (my feeble attempt at a "music video." Hope you don't get vertigo)
Jimmy Jang (the Cheerleading Coach!)
Penquin Awards Ceremony (love how Apolo does a spin-around when he snatches up his penguin and his penguin gets into a little tussle with Jeff Simon's penguin)

Just click on video below and the other four are in my album.
I'll also post some of my pictures.

Enjoy!

[doonick]

Thought I'd do my bit to help...




















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I noticed a small hole in the back of Apolo's skinsuit. Those things must be pretty expensive to replace and it's just a thought, but if he'd like me to jump on a plane, I would be more than happy to repair it for him...

[mtnme]

Thanks Doonick for helping 'the cause'. What a difference a pro's photos make. Us amateurs pale by comparison - but we'll carry on none the less.

This is Lily's pick, but as much as I love the close up of it that Lily just posted, I think she cut off some of the best part!
...oh, those legs!!!

[skaterswaltz]

Here's my view just as we're flying into Salt Lake City and I'm getting very excited about my adventure!
This picture takes my breath away:


Here's my view in the tunnel as Apolo is talking to someone right next to me.
This picture takes my breath away, too:



Here's Apolo being interviewed on Friday 11/21 after his 1500M win. I love his stance - so centered.
And he's clutching his helmut and famous skates with the blades like "Samurai swords" - as he referred to them once.



And here's me cheering Apolo on with one of the guys I met at the Oval:

[jennaceeta25]

That second pic looks like he's staring staight at you, skaterswaltz ! How lovely!

[skaterswaltz]

jennaceeta25 said:

That second pic looks like he's staring staight at you, skaterswaltz ! How lovely!

I know - and I didn't see it at the time. It's unnerving.

[mtnme]

Afew more things lost off the original thread