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The surprise on his face deserves its own medal. Whether he reacted to a wobble, a difficult move, or the sudden realization that balance is temporary, the expression instantly takes over the entire photo. Whatever the choreography was trying to say, his face has chosen a different genre.
That is the danger of close-up sports photography. One tiny break in composure can overpower the whole routine and give viewers a completely different story. In this case, the story appears to be: “Well, that was unexpected.”