Yesterday was the first men's water polo game for Team USA

One of the great things about water polo at the Summer Olympics, is that they switch off men's and women's games each day, so I don't have any conflicts and it gives me time to photograph other sports. During the Winter Olympics, when I photograph for USA Hockey, there are times when the men and women play at or near the same time, and I can only cover one game.

Yesterday was the first game for the men.

I almost always sit on the side facing the US athletes on offense.

This position also gives me a good shot right at our goalie.

I changed the Canon R1 to shoot at 16fps (instead of 30 or 40), because in the previous women's game, I had WAY too many images to go through.

Unfortunately, the men got beaten pretty handedly and spent most of the time on defense.

The job of a photographer is to tell the story, and part of that story is the coach.

I am always amazed out the athleticism of these athletes.

There is a lot of action and splashing to contend with. I usually pre-focus on the goaltender (when shooting defense) and hope for the best. Sometimes I will key in on a defensive player as well.

And yes, Flavor Flav was in the house again.

More defense...

...and some offense.

Look - it is the headless waterpolo player!

The lighting at this pool is still weird. There is still a lot of glare and now they have turned off some of the lights because OBS (Olympic Broadcasting System) owns the world here and they did not like it too bright, FYI - all video shot in the venues is taken by OBS and then your TV stations purchase that.

Look how high these guys kick themselves out of the water!

After the game, I received a text message that we would be doing a team photo with Flavor Flav outside the venue. I met them out in the public area and got this photo. Fun stuff!

__________________________________________________________

• Subscribe to the Jeff Cable Photography Blog by clicking HERE!

• You can now purchase Jeff Cable Photography images from my new fine art site at: https://fineart.jeffcable.com/

• If you are interested in purchasing ANY equipment, please click here to go to B&H Photo, as I get a referral from them if you enter this way. It does not change the cost to you in any way, but it helps me keep this blog up and running.

• Check out my upcoming photo tours to amazing places around the world. I have photo tours to Africa Costa Rica and more. And Canon will loan you any gear you want for FREE for any of my tours.

 _________________________________________________________________