Artworks

Garden of the God Park – This is one of the most popular destinations in central Colorado Springs, with over 21 miles of trails that Olympians, Paralympians, hopefuls and the public use for running and hiking, and it is the photographers’ favourite place for landscape photos. “Pathway” is inspired by Olympians and Paralympians who inspire youth to be the best they can be. In this photograph, my son is running through the park, and the symbolism is that he has chosen not to necessarily follow in my sport, but to choose his own, applying the values of excellence, friendship and respect along the way.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, is known as “Olympic City, USA” not only because it is home to the United States Olympic Committee, but also because of the beautiful landscape surrounding the city where athletes train throughout the year. Olympian Samantha Schultz (Auchterberg) on a training run through Red Rock Canyon in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This photo represents the persistence and dedication athletes possess to get up and train every day to achieve their quest for excellence.

Manitou Incline - Teams that train in Colorado Springs often make a stop at the Manitou Springs Incline as part of their conditioning.  The Manitou Incline is a 2,768-step hike with an elevation increase of over 2,000 feet (0.61km) in just under a mile. Speed skaters, boxers, bobsled athletes and triathletes are a just a small sample of those that have tackled the Incline. In fact, eight-time winter gold medallist Apolo Ohno and his teammates trained and competed against triathletes over who could set record times. In this photo, two-time Paralympian in alpine skiing Tyler Carter is exhibiting the determination needed for anyone taking on this challenge.