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    'Controversial' Olympic portraits

    Nick McCrory of the US Olympic Diving team poses during a photo session at the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

    Updated on: Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM IST
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    Nick McCrory of the US Olympic Diving team poses during a photo session at the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Nick McCrory of the US Olympic Diving team poses during a photo session at the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Phil Dalhausser of the US Olympic Volleyball team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Phil Dalhausser of the US Olympic Volleyball team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Brittany Viola of the US Olympic Diving team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Brittany Viola of the US Olympic Diving team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Phil Dalhausser of the US Olympic Volleyball team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Phil Dalhausser of the US Olympic Volleyball team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Julie Zetlin of the US Gymnastics team poses during a photo session at the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Julie Zetlin of the US Gymnastics team poses during a photo session at the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Joseph Diaz Jr of the US Boxing team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Joseph Diaz Jr of the US Boxing team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Rau'Shee Warren of the US Boxing team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Rau'Shee Warren of the US Boxing team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Brendan Hansen of the US Swimming Olympic team poses during a photo session at the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas,Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Brendan Hansen of the US Swimming Olympic team poses during a photo session at the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas,Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Nastia Liukin of the US Olympic Gymnastics team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Nastia Liukin of the US Olympic Gymnastics team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Jonathan Horton of the US Olympic Gymnastics team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Jonathan Horton of the US Olympic Gymnastics team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Kim Rhode of the US Shooting Olympic team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Kim Rhode of the US Shooting Olympic team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Tony Gunawan of the US Badminton Olympic team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Tony Gunawan of the US Badminton Olympic team poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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    Diana Lopez of the US Taekwondo Olympic team poses poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 10, 2012 3:08 PM

    Diana Lopez of the US Taekwondo Olympic team poses poses for pictures during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Portraits of the US Olympic team taken by AFP photographer Joe Klamar have been criticised for using awkward poses, wrong lens and lighting. Joe brushed off most of the criticism, saying that his "only goal was to show them as interesting, as special people who deserve their fame because they are the best as what they do". AFP/Joe Klamar

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