How incredible is this photo? It was taken by Doug Mills of the New York Times and is part of their Olympic slideshow for day 13. Are those arteries visible through his scalp? And his flesh is actually rippled because of the speed at which he entered the water? Wow. Just, wow.
8 responses so far ↓
1 Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy // Aug 15, 2008 at 12:43 am
I had to look at that multiple times. At first I thought it was a strange cross between Bodies, The Exhibition and the Olympics.
2 Tiara // Aug 15, 2008 at 3:36 am
That is one incredible photograph!
Melanie- I had that same thought at first glance and put my nose to the screen to try and figure out if it was a live person or not!
3 Aaryn // Aug 15, 2008 at 6:20 am
Yup. I instantly thought of Bodyworlds, too.
4 Jenn @ Juggling Life // Aug 15, 2008 at 7:55 am
That is stunning and unbelievable.
5 San Diego Momma // Aug 15, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Wow. I thought “mummy.” I guess this is a testament to how the body is affected by some athletics. That’s an amazing pic.
6 LilSass // Aug 15, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Damnit, everytime I’m late to reply you bitches always take the words outta my mouth. I guess that means I’m not original and perpetually late. grrr
7 Yiftach // Aug 15, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Also: Eww. Just, eww.
Yeah, yeah, the astonishing accomplishments of premier athletes, yadda yadda yadda… but blech! What if our moms were right and his face/skin/entire body will stay that way?
8 Kelly // Aug 18, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Wait? What? I don’t get it. I’m totally creeped out. That can’t be real. WTF? I’m gonna have scary dreams tonight.
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