So tonight the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, were officially opened, and I must say I though the ceremony was way cool. Those projected images on the arena floor were about the coolest thing ever. Some screen grabs:
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Fireworks!
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Yeah so that one ring malfunctioned, so what. It was cool.
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This kid was great
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Very Russian, and very cool
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Ta da! And now for the march of nations...
(in Cyrillic alphabet order, which was different and fun)
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The US team looked good, for once; nice kit
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These giant hanging "floats" were amazing
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Pretty much my favorite part, these projected images were unbelievable
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Very cool. Also very 1950s feeling.
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And how about this, at the end of the factory floor thing?
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Time for the doves of peace
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And Misha the bear
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The games are now officially open!
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Yay
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And the obligatory lighting of the torch by ex-Olympic champions
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Unlike a lot of people, I'm mentally downplaying the whole US vs Russia thing and just looking forward to the competition. Skiing, Skating, Snowboarding, Sledding, Hockey, and of course Curling! Should be a great couple of weeks...
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