PHOTOS: Awkward figure skating pictures taken during Sochi Winter Olympics

Figure skating is a tough event to photograph — skaters are spinning, jumping and putting their bodies in awkward positions.

There are many photos that capture the beauty and grace of figure skating, but there are many that show these talented athletes in less flattering poses. Being a figure skater isn’t always pretty.

Check out some of the most awkward photos taken during the figure skating events at the 2014 Winter Olympics at Sochi.