Baffle of the Bulge

[PSDave]

I always appreciate a good laugh over twisted logic. The fact that swimmers are generally photographed from the chest or waist up is that it is the only time you can actually see their faces. If they photographed them from the waist down -- as you are suggesting -- it could be anyone on the team. Interviews with guys when the camera is on their crotch and not their face isn't as effective when discussing their performance. While getting farther away would show off their manhood, the interviewer and the swimmer would be too far to be effective and also most likely have people walking in front of the camera.
During actual swimming events the only part of the swimmer that is real view is the head and shoulders so that is the logical place for the camera. In soccer or other sports the feet are where the action is and having long body shots are more effective. Since they are also contact sports you see the men actually touching and hand placement is the interesting shot. (as we have all seen wrestlers and footballers grabbing a handful of manhood from time to time) Sports casters and cameramen are there to record the action of the sport and talk to the athlete. Sport shows are there to see the action of the sport and talk to the men playing - not to titilate the crotch watcher. If you are looking for a fashion show you should go to Youtube where there are a myriad of fashion shows for swimwear and underwear -- a bulge watchers paradise.

[Dooley67]

I couldn't have said it better than PSDave. There are many websites where you can view swimmers' bulges, but what PSDave says is true. Interviewers focus on the face in any sport, and in the actual competition, the camera is where the action is. The only sport I know of where there can be a crotch shot is baseball when the batter gives a tug on his cup to straighten it or who knows what. You can only see it because the videographer takes a full body shot because that's where the action is.

D67

[singletlover]

PSDave I agree, but (there is always one), it does seem that the banners or other items are purposely placed on the screen at strategic times. This is also true in track and field events depending on the type of sport attire.

I am not a sports fan, however the male form during certain sport events does get my attention, I admit.

Again look at female beach volleyball and compare the shots between male and female teams.