Every week, I shine the spotlight on some of the best storytelling in the business and offer my comments. “3 Great Stories of the Week” will post every Monday at 8 AM.
In my final edition of “3 Great Stories” before I leave for the Olympics, I decided to keep it simple.
“Simple”, as in two beautiful photo albums and one enjoyable, quirky story.
In all cases, these stories should stop you in your track.
Sochi’s indigenous people (1/22/14, Big Picture): So many terrific pieces — and some terrifying ones — have been written about the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
This photo album from the Big Picture (shot by photographers from Reuters) finds a unique, powerful angle.
Here are 23 photos of Sochi villagers, and they capture everyday life in a poignant manner; call it “Russian Gothic”. You will see a elderly woman with her great-granddaughter, a pair of animal farmers, villagers looking at artwork and watching a play rehearsal, and even a man taking a photo with an iPhone (it’s not all Gothic in Sochi).
Considering all we know about the place that will host the Olympics in two weeks, I found this gallery refreshing because it showed me what I did not know.