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

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PARIS (AP) — David J. Phillip takes a closer look at his underwater AP photo of an Olympic swimmer.

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PARIS (AP) — David J. Phillip takes a closer look at his underwater AP photo of an Olympic swimmer.

Why this photo?

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.

Tomoru Honda, of Japan, competes during a heat in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Tomoru Honda, of Japan, competes during a heat in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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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