Diving into the blue sky, watched by the Eiffel Tower
Summary
A photojournalist captured a striking photo of a diver jumping from the Bir-Hakeim Bridge with the Eiffel Tower in the background during the European Aquatics Championships in France. The picture was taken during a limited 30-minute training session and shows the diver in a clear, detailed pose against the iconic Paris skyline.Key Facts
- The photo was taken by Aurelien Morissard, a freelance photojournalist working with The Associated Press.
- It shows a high dive from the Bir-Hakeim Bridge with the Eiffel Tower visible behind.
- The photo was captured during the European Aquatics Championships held in France.
- Photographers had only 30 minutes to shoot during the divers’ training because they can only do a few jumps due to the impact on their bodies.
- Morissard negotiated special access to shoot from a unique position under the 20-meter platform.
- The dive lasts about three seconds, so the photographer had to react quickly to capture the best moment.
- Camera settings were adjusted to keep fine details and freeze movement in the fast dive.
- Morissard describes the image as minimalist and artistic, highlighting the diver’s form against the sky and Eiffel Tower.
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