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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


As the father of a daughter whom I am proud of for many reasons in addition to her beauty, I am sensitive to the trap of being male and being blinded by beauty. Nansy Damianova seems to be a favorite of some who view my gymnastics posts, and she is a favorite of mine as well, but I always have been sensitive to the risk associated with posting her images because I never wanted it to be only about the beauty, though there is no denying she is beautiful. So tonight I am happy to post a series of Nansy shots because for her last routine of her last home meet as a University of Utah gymnast, she absolutely nailed it and was rewarded with a 10.0 from the judges. A whopping 15,224 were on hand to see it, and to see Utah defeat Georgia 198.025-197.600. It was a rocking night. And here are some photos--a few too many if I say so myself, but there you go:

[Edit: Here's a link to the gallery posted by the U (21-26 are not mine, but 21 is a cool shot!)]


1. It's a bitch to have to run up all the stairs between rotations midway through the meet to get shots of the arena, but they keep telling me to get the shots, and so I do. And I have to admit it's impressive.
http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA1.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA2.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA10.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA11.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA12.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA13.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA14.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA15.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA16.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA4.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA6.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA8.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA5.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA9.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA7.JPG


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http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA3.JPG




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Mar 16, 2014 at 02:00 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Russ,

Stunning shots as always. What an incredible way to end your college career. I still can't believe how people come out to support the program out there. Fantastic crowd.

Love the shot of the celebration

And I have four daughters, two of which are in college not -- understand your comments.

Bill



Mar 16, 2014 at 04:21 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Russ....A 10.0 to you as well because you nailed it. Yea.....I watched over the years you posting these pics of Nansy and I will admit that she has been one of my fav's. It is nice to see you were on hand to capture this moment for her.....and her family. She certainly brought grace and beauty to the stage for all that I have seen you post. Guess I have to pick a new fav for next year....

Hey Russ.....regarding those steps.....I think they are screwing with you. The administrators are probably sitting in their administrator box taking bets to see if you do it.....

Excellent work again....

Frank



Mar 16, 2014 at 05:25 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Russ,

The best is always needed to capture the best! What a befitting tribute to a very talented & lovely athlete. Her parents will have for years to come, the distinct luxury of being able to review Nansy's career through your efforts. Good job

The coffee for some reason this morning tastes extra good ...thanks buddy!

Let's see, how to pick... #3 "the Grace of Nansy", 13 being that it's nailed!, and 15 'cause timing is everything.

It just doesn't get better than this folks

Matt



Mar 16, 2014 at 06:45 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Russ,
just what this photo community has come to expect.
"It just doesn't get better than this folks"
As i am pretty sure i have mentioned in the past...
that young lady has, too, been a favorite when viewing
your posts. Congrats to the both of you
thanks for sharing both the story and the images.
B



Mar 16, 2014 at 08:58 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


SUPERB shots and beauty. Love 10, 12 and 14. Her humbleness is shown in 8 and 9 as well.

Love yours pics Russ.



Mar 16, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Again great shots!! 7 for me The teamates and the crowd all captured in elation at once..


Mar 16, 2014 at 10:56 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Russ, actually I don't think you've posted enough photos! You've done very well again, and WOW, to have nailed those shots of her 10.0 must have given you goosebumps, just awesome!!!


Mar 16, 2014 at 11:47 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Another wonderful series Russ.

I'm sure you have gleaned from my comments over the past few years that I would have been happy with a similar series of Nansy each meet. But I can understand your comments above.

From another perspective, your original, tasteful and above all technically excellent photos must play a part in young sought after gymnasts selecting Utah as their school.



Mar 16, 2014 at 11:49 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Bill: Thank you for your comments--glad you understood what I was trying to say. Support for this program really is beyond belief. Once again this year, with an average attendance of 14,376 across 6 meets, Utah won the NCAA all-sports women's attendance title, outpacing the likes of Tennessee women's basketball! I'm still buzzing from the energy.

Hey Frank, thank you! Haha, yeah, maybe the stairs are just a ploy. I know I probably did a double-take when asked to get some crowd shots, thinking the ones from the previous meet probably could suffice. But crowds like that don't come around very often (sixth largest in school history), so it was worth the climb. Good luck with that new fave for next year. With any luck there will be a few to choose from.

Matt: Thank you for the kind words! My coffee was extra necessary this morning. I hadn't intended to stay up late enough to get through the photos, make some selections, edit, watermark, post, etc., but you don't walk away from a competition and crowd like that and settle down quickly or easily. I appreciate your consistent support.



Mar 16, 2014 at 12:25 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Russ, what a night for everyone, you've captured everyone, everything, in a way, only you can
I'm sure she will remember this night for the rest of her life, and your photos will only provide her more memories of "that night", we're all glad you were there for them.
Good job Russ!!!!



Mar 16, 2014 at 01:36 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


What a great tribute to both of you. I have greatly enjoyed following Nansy's college gymnastics career as portrayed through your lens. She will be missed, but you have provided her with a very lasting legacy of great images. Congratulations Russ.


Mar 16, 2014 at 02:02 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Beautiful images Russ! I say you also had a perfect 10!



Mar 16, 2014 at 02:54 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Many thanks, Bret. Nansy has been a favorite of many, of course including the fans who are able to see her perform in person, especially the young girls who idolize all of the athletes. She's among the most reserved of the team members, and this public outpouring of joy and appreciation from her teammates and the crowd seemed almost transformative for her. The timing couldn't have been better.

http://www.russisabellaphotography.com/Gymnastics2014/GYMGA17.JPG


Thank you, Dennis. Your are absolutely right about her humility. I'm glad it came through in the images.

coreybell: Thank you. I agree--#7 rocks the house.

Steven: Thanks. It's not possible to be a part of that kind of experience without being affected by it, so yeah, it was a rush.

Blake: Thank you for your insightful comments. Can't say I've thought about this in terms of recruitment, but I certainly do feel that my work is appreciated by a program that is masterful at marketing itself and exceedingly careful about every facet of its public image. I know my photos fit in there somewhere, and take pride in being a part of the overall promotion, which has to be among the best in the NCAA. So yeah, maybe recruitment is affected. I know that when prospective gymnasts attend one of Utahs' meets, they are absolutely awestruck, and the support this program enjoys definitely is a big selling point. You mentioned regarding my last gymnastics post an apparent change in white balance and I definitely noticed it this meet. One of the video guys thought it was due to new carpeting that is cooling things down. I don't know, but it was different. Irrelevant now, though, because they're about to tear out all the lights and update to state-of-the-art lighting. We'll see how that goes... Thanks again for your comments.



Mar 16, 2014 at 05:33 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


I notice an unmistakable exuberance to these, Russ. And that goes for the entire set, probably your best of the season. Crazy crowd, the house must have been rocking. I'm sure it was a blast to shoot and a sweet note to end on.

You obviously took full advantage of the opportunity... well done man.




Mar 16, 2014 at 07:48 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Congratulations, Dad. What a great way for you to honor her accomplishments.

The apple didn't fall far from the tree.



Mar 16, 2014 at 09:25 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


just AWESOME!


Mar 16, 2014 at 11:10 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Thank you, Bob! It feels to me like you've been there from the start and I appreciate your support.

Larry: I appreciate the sentiment. Thanks for the kind words.

Thanks, Shane!

I just saw

" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this cool video
from last night's meet, with an interview with Nansy at the end. Gives a bit of a feel for the event (but doesn't quite capture the peak of the excitement), and I even make a brief appearance at about the 1:09 mark, wearing a bright green jacket.



Mar 16, 2014 at 11:25 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


As always, thanks for sharing your work with us, Russ. All of your work is top-notch, but there is something special about your gymnastics work!
Billy-



Mar 17, 2014 at 08:55 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Utah Gymnastics - Nansy: 10.0 [video added]


Hey Tom, it's cool to think some of the emotion of the night found its way into this set of images. It certainly fueled my efforts to get them posted! The Utah gymnastics crowd is not only big, but also gymnastics savvy, so in addition to the hoopla surrounding senior night and the presence of arch rival Georgia, the fact the score was very close going into the final rotation (Utah was barely ahead) added to the intensity. What I couldn't have known as it happened (but I wouldn't be surprised if many of the fans were aware of it, and certainly the team was) is that by the time there were only three routines remaining, the score was tied. Utah then proceeded to rip off a 9.925, a 9.95 (which assured the win), and Nansy's 10.00, which warranted a full frenzy. All of which makes me glad to have had the opportunity you speak of. Thanks!

mirandamember: Sorry if my rambling was confusing but my daughter is not a gymnast; thanks for your comment.

Thanks, robby521!

Hey Billy, you're welcome! And thank you for your feedback.




Mar 17, 2014 at 10:25 AM
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