That’s a photo of my friend, Larry Slater who is currently in Beijing, for some sort of sporting event happening there.
Larry, an attorney by day (and a great one), is an avid photographer who is in Beijing as a photographer for the U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling team. In addition to the Olympics, Larry has photographed the US team at the Olympic trials, national championships and the World Championships in Budapest, Hungry. He’s had photos published in wrestling publications and Sports Illustrated. Yeah, he’s that good.
Larry’s photographer pass has granted him access to just about everything, and he’s taken thousands of photos. He’s been kind enough to share them with us, and has given permission to display a few and link to his albums for your viewing pleasure.
Here’s just a few I picked out:
US Women take Gold and Silver (and Bronze) in Sabre. This is the Gold medal match. Gold medalist Mariel Zagunis (left) defeats Silver Medalist Sada Jacobson (right).
NBA star LeBron James playing for Team USA.
Chris Bosh (NBA Raptors) gets past Yao Ming as US defeats China 101–70.
Here’s a couple of fans you may recognize…
Speaking of someone you might recognize…
Michael Phelps and Garret Weber-Gale (Hook ‘em Horns!) celebrate after the defining moment of the 2008 Beijing Olympics — The US Men’s stunning come from behind victory in the 4 x 100 freestyle relay.
Gymnastics All-Around Gold medalist Nastia Liukin (US) on floor exercise.
Nastia Liukin wins All-Around Gold for the U.S.A!
U.S. All-Around Silver Medalist, Shawn Johnson
Larry reports he’s working 20 hour days in Beijing. His wife Sandy reports Larry is, “having the time of his life”. I bet. I’m insanely jealous — of his being there, and his photography talent.
Just in case you’re concerned that it’s all work and no play for my friend Larry…
Here’s a shot of Larry with Greco-Roman legend Rulon Gardner. Gardner stunned the wrestling world in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, when in the Gold medal match he defeated Russian Alexander Karelin, who was previously undefeated in 13 years of international competition. (In fact, Karelin had not given up a point in six years.) Gardner is currently a wrestling analyst for NBC Sports in Beijing.
And finally, proving beyond doubt that being a photographer at the Olympics is a horrible job, Larry took this shot at a women’s beach volleyball match…
You can view Larry’s wonderful photography here and here.
THANK YOU Larry, for sharing your amazing work with us!
All photos copyright Larry Slater. Used with permission.
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Candace Robinson 08.19.08 at 2:33 pm
Jay -
Fantastic post! Larry’s work is awesome, especially the grande finale shot! I’ve met Rulon, wonderful kid back then! Good for him to be still doing what he loves!
Cooper 08.19.08 at 3:01 pm
Damn, he is good. Thanks for sharing. I can’t imagine being there what a great opportunity.
Now if you’ll excuse me I’m off to see more of the volleyball photos
Charleston Real Estate Blog 08.19.08 at 4:38 pm
Wow, great pics, seems like I didn’t really have to watch all the thousands of hours being broadcast by nbc filled with commercials to get the highlights, my great thanks to Jay and Larry.
But is there any video for the volleyball
Sarah 08.19.08 at 4:48 pm
Men…………….
Wonderful photos. So nice of Larry to share!
Calgary Real Estate 08.19.08 at 5:47 pm
Great piece Jay and awesome shots Larry!
John Hunter 08.19.08 at 6:07 pm
Thanks, great photos. One thing I like about blogs is the personal connections that are shown (like this post).
Jamie Geiger 08.19.08 at 11:20 pm
What awesome pictures and what an experience- I too am jealous- one of my dreams is to attend an Olympic games- maybe London 2012..
bad credit loans 08.20.08 at 7:34 am
Great photos! Kudos to Larry! He has god some taste for life! Attorney and a passionate photographer, those are two terms that generally don’t really gel in together!
As for the olympics, I think China is gona win and not US :s
Utah Real Estate 08.20.08 at 8:46 am
Was that women’s volleyball picture staged? either way, it was great.
Laura Cannon 08.20.08 at 9:07 am
Weren’t we just talking about being relevant and timely on agentgenius.com? Well, I don’t think it gets more relevant and timely than this article. The shots are gorgeous! My husband and I have been enthralled with the Olympics, and I can’t wait to show him these photos when he gets home. Unfortunately, I can imagine which ones he’ll like best!
Also, I like your use of humor in the opening line! Perfect!
Laura Scheer 08.20.08 at 12:11 pm
Jay, The pics are WONDERFUL. My brother has worked at the Olympics before, but not this time. I wonder if they know each other. I’ll email you.
Keahi Pelayo 08.20.08 at 5:01 pm
Thanks for the great pictures.
Aloha,
Keahi
Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate Guy 08.20.08 at 6:04 pm
Utah - not staged, some sort of beach volleyball cheerleader thing.
Larry says more pics are coming, I’ll post another selection over the weekend!
Ismail 08.21.08 at 4:38 am
Awesome pictures if you ask me !! I love the one with lebron james’s back
St. George commercial real estate 08.21.08 at 8:10 am
Cool pictures. That is way cool that your friend gets to be over there as a photographer and see all of the action.
CWaterhouse 08.22.08 at 8:39 am
Larry is very talented at photography … I’m wondering if he is an actually talented attorney? Looks like you’ve got good friends, Jay.
Can’t wait to visit the rest of Larry’s photos …
Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate Guy 08.22.08 at 9:39 am
Calie - Larry is as talented an attorney as he is a photographer. Nice guy too.
CWaterhouse 08.22.08 at 11:30 am
I guess the saying “you’re known by the company you keep” is true in the case … you’re a pretty nice guy too, JT.
Austin Real Estate Guy 08.22.08 at 11:57 am
Jay - do you think Larry can get me autographed photos of the 9 year old Chinese gymnasts? Seriously though, great shots!
Carolyn Gjerde-Tu 08.25.08 at 7:45 am
I’m going through Olympics withdrawl right now. I definitely watched more of these games and stayed up way too late for the past two weeks. Larry has captured some great momements here.