I don't know how many swim meets that I have photographed now.  What I do know is that I love the challenge of action photography.   It is completely unlike portrait photography in so many ways.  Rapid shutter, Al Servo mode, and higher shutter speed are just a few of the changes that photographers will need to make when switching between the two photographic styles.  A fraction of a second can make the difference between a great shot and a busted shot.  

Now that my daughter has been on the Wildcat Aquatics team for several years, I have had time to watch her and her teammates grow and develop.  The changes that take place in swim technique over the years are truly amazing.   The joy of photographing the younger swimmers is that I am reminded of where she began and can appreciate the progress she and her friends have made.  I have to be honest and say that I wish I had been a swimmer myself - until the alarm clock goes off at 4:00 in the morning.  That's when I realize just how dedicated these athletes truly are.  

Here is a sample of just a few photos from their meet this past weekend :