Image analysisThis is a photo of Michael Phelps in the London 2012 Olympics winning his gold in swimming. A very large telephoto lens has been used to get up and close to the swimmer. The camera would have had a fast shutter speed as well as a large aperture as this would have caught the large amount of photos that were taken in a clear and sharp image as the movement of the model would have been very fast.The lighting in the room would have been artificial as the swimming pool was indoors.

Interpretation of meaningThe expression on Phelps's face shows that swimming in the Olympics isn’t an easy sport and that it takes a lot of physical and mental strength to succeed in this sport. Due to the position he is with his body coming out of the water, we can see that it take a great amount of strength in his upper body to get himself in this position and not just any athlete could do this.

Tom Jenkins is a British photographer who works for the Guardian taking photos for the sport section. He is renown for taking photographs of extraordinary moments in popular sporting events such as the Olympics, The Ashes Tournament and The Rugby Grand Finals. The purpose of his photos are to be advertised in the Guardian newspaper and to advertise well known sport events.

CategoryLive action sport

Image analysisOnce again a telephoto lens would have been used to capture this image from a distance. The camera had a fast shutter speed and a small aperture to capture the movement of the Manchester City players celebrating their victory. Tom Jenkins would have specifically known that Manchester City were possibly going to win the league with this match and therefore prepared in advanced for the celebration. The lighting would have been natural as it was inside a large open stadium.

Interpretation of meaningThe facial expression on the Manchester City players show that they were elated by their victory over QPR in the last game of the season, they won the match last minute and therefore won the league which only emphasis the expression on their faces.

CategoryLive action sport

Image analysisThe camera used for this photograph would have had a large lens with a good clear zoom on it. The camera would have had a small aperture and a fast shutter speed to capture to fast movement of the athlete running.

Interpretation of meaningThe position of the athlete with his hand on his chest is to show his respect for the recent Boston bombings. His facial expression emphasis the strain and commitment a person needs to run a marathon.

CategoryLive action sport