“You have to put the camera in hours before the competition starts, so you have to try and visualize what’s going to be happening in the pool. It’s like when a painter has the white canvas before they paint — you have to figure out in your mind what’s going to happen during the race and then place the camera in what you think is the best spot.” – photographer, Al Bello, Getty Images Sport
A Taste of Rio 2016 with Insane Underwater Photos
With the Rio Olympics just a few weeks away, Getty Images’ all-star photography team is gearing up for the big event. Photo: Al Bello
as the light goes in 