"Imagine the training for the Olympics. All the work, all the anxiety, the parties missed, and the mornings you'd rather have spent in bed. The money spent on training, equipment, travel, all of it. You sacrifice so much because you are single-mindedly focused on becoming the best. You make it to the Olympics, where you represent your country on the international stage, and for one shining moment, all of the sacrifices seem worth it."
"For some reason, the photographers assigned to capture luge photos are positioned in such a way that the majority of their photos are these foreshortened monstrosities that make the lugers look like they are two-feet tall, have twenty chins, and place an unnecessary emphasis on their groins. These are Olympic athletes! Have some respect! These athletes are mega-sledding at nearly a hundred miles per hour, and somehow not falling off or even screaming, which, to me, is a huge accomplishment."
Olympic lugers endure intense physical, financial, and personal sacrifices to reach the Games, including missed social life and long training hours. Photographers positioned at low angles frequently capture foreshortened images that make athletes appear two-feet tall, with exaggerated chins and an unnecessary emphasis on their groins. Luge athletes travel nearly a hundred miles per hour while staying composed; their speed and skill deserve respectful, dramatic imagery. Better elevation and angle choices would reduce grotesque distortion, retain recognizability, and present lugers with the athletic dignity their accomplishments warrant. Accountability for press placement and photographer positioning can improve representation.
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