
Everyone is so consumed with the Olympics, but this is athletics at its purest. Here we see a skier, caught at the apex of a jump, outlined by quiet nature. The photo suggests that this man is skiing for his own enjoyment, not for some cold corporate sponsored spectacle to boost consumerism. There are no credit card banners or soda billboards lining his slope. He is as good as he feels, not as good as the medal he's won. Why must we celebrate nationalism and commerce in pursuit of "the best"? Why can't networks have programs that feature images like this: a man just skiing to ski. I'd watch a show like that...if it didn't have commercials.