Sochi Olympics have earned the reputation of being a mismanaged and unorganized event owing to the blunders made on part of the authority. From the hotel booking inconveniences and putting an overdone logo design – just icing, not enough cake – on such a garish game to the dangerous and difficult, downhill obstacle course for skiers and snowboarders, Sochi Olympics have attracted fear and criticism from the masses from the world around.

However, looking over the shortcomings, Sochi Olympics has had its share of pleasant and enjoyable moments too. This event is being seen as a big challenge by the photographers and photojournalists alike as they have taken the event as an opportunity to produce great masterpieces which are being critically acclaimed and praised. Moreover, the major allure of some of the best Sochi shots is that, they were clicked and shared in ‘real time’ through social media and Instagram apps!

Here are some of the best Olympics 2014 Sochi Shots that are absolute stunners!

Photo Credits: Gregorio Borgia

This click depicts Switzerland’s Dario Cologna, who had cried on the podium when he had won the gold medal for men’s cross-country 30k s345 Skiathlon in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

Photo Credits: Rob Schumacher

This is Seamus O’Connor of Ireland during a snowboarder, men’s Slopestyle competition who has turned himself upside down.

Photo Credits: Dimitar Dilkoff

An American skier, Julia Mancuso overjoyed in the finish area after the Women’s Alpine Skiing Super Combined Downhill that took place in the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center.

Photo Credits: Leon Neal

John Fairbairn from Canada pictured during his performance in a men’s Skeleton official training at the Sanki Sliding Center.

Photo Credits: Alessandro Trovati

Matthias Mayer from Austria clicked by Alessandro Trovati during his performance in men’s Downhill.

Photo Credits: Gregorio Borgia

Dario Cologna, from Switzerland, celebrates her winning for men’s Cross-country 30k Skiathlon.

Photo Credits: Luca Bruno

Travis Ganong from America jumps during his performance for men’s Downhill, on his way to the finish line!

Photo Credits: Sergei Grits

Henrik Harlaut from Sweden jumps during the Ski Slopestyle training. The energy is almost magical!

Photo Credits: Felipe Dana

Marie Laure Brunet from France aiming the weapon to shoot in a training session before the Olympics.

Photo Credits: Vadim Ghirda

Stefania Berton and Ondrej Hotarek from Italy finish their performance in the figure skating competition..

Photo Credits: Gero Breloer

Bobsledder Pawel Mroz and luger Karol Mikrut, of Poland pose for a photograph on the Rosa Peak. Notice the enthusiasm!

Photo Credits: Morry Gash

A Russian honor guard salutes during the Sochi’s welcoming ceremony. Can you guess all the flags?

Photo Credits: Andy Wong

Miki Ito from Japan is carried from the podium after having collided with another skier during a warm up.

Photo Credits: Christophe Ena

Patrick Kueng from Switzerland screeches to a stop in the finish area after his performance for men’s Downhill training.

Photo Credits: Pascal Le Segretain

Drummers perform as the Russian President, Vladimir Putin arrives at the Olympic Athletes Village.

Photo Credits: Vadim Ghirda

The Chinese team’s training during the Speedskating practice session captured.

Photo Credits: Robert F. Bukaty

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Photo Credits: Anatoly Maltsev

The breathtaking view of the stadium at the time of the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014!

Photo Credits: Phil Noble

An impeccable performance by the actors during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

Photo Credits: Bernat Armangue

Italy’s Stefania Berton and Ondrej Hotarek compete figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace.

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