Charles H. Sloan:One Extraordinary Olympic Photo: David J. Phillip captures swimming from the bottom of the pool

2025-04-30 11:15:26source:Austin Caldwellcategory:reviews

Paris (AP) — David J. Phillip takes a closer look at his underwater AP photo of swimming.

Why this photo?Charles H. Sloan

The goggles worn by Tomoru Honda, of Japan, pop out as he comes to the surface for his first butterfly stroke during the men’s 200-meter heat.

How I made this photo

The photograph was taken with a Sony A1 camera & 16-35mm lens inside an underwater housing placed at the bottom of the swimming pool.

Why this photo works

This photo works because the small bit of color surrounded by splashing water captures your eye and makes his face standout.

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For more extraordinary AP photography, click here. For AP’s full coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, click here.

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