These are some great shots, Simon! And I love the mental image it leaves me with- all of these people driving to the coast early in the morning to soak their problems away in the pools. Makes me want to catch the world’s longest flight and see what they can do for me!
Thank you very much Dan. Much appreciated. If you swam in all 32 pools you will have had a good Sydney experience - that is not including the harbour sea pools.
Fantastic photos.. the 35mm film gives them a really timeless quality. It’s lovely that the pools bring people together from all walks of life for connection, peace and escape. You’ve captured the experience brilliantly ☺️
Hullo Simon, Nick here. Very evocative photos I like the now you see it now you don't swimmers and parts of people how wet it looks the tiny cones on two heads the steps going down a man caught frozen into dawn water head stuck mid-plunge edible goggles side by side the concrete pool-edge raised above sea level now covered in spray over someone is that a dolphin mid pool? Manly on his costume arse yet it is really a lovely soft spot to meditate in or out of pool.
A great read and it makes me want to get back to Sydney! An early morning dip in the saltwater rock pools does indeed look and sound like a restorative experience...
Fabulous pics once again Simon and such an interesting angle on a slice of Sydney, the Emerald City as opposed to Emerald Isle, often referred to Ireland. Loved the Rock Pools although not to everyone reach easily but worth the effort to get there.
What a very evocative piece. I was taken immediately there. Not that you would catch me in a rock pool but it was lovely to imagine it Fantastic photos too.
These are some great shots, Simon! And I love the mental image it leaves me with- all of these people driving to the coast early in the morning to soak their problems away in the pools. Makes me want to catch the world’s longest flight and see what they can do for me!
Thank you very much Dan. Much appreciated. If you swam in all 32 pools you will have had a good Sydney experience - that is not including the harbour sea pools.
I've spent many an hour doing laps in the beach pool at Fairlight. A wonderful series of shots!
Thank you Kris, I appreciate the read and it was a great way for get back into my home town after too long away.
Nice work Simon,
Some of your best pics and words yet. Lovely warm affectionate tone to it all.
Keep going!
Barney
Thank you Barney. I appreciate you looking and reading and commenting.
Love the photographs Simon. The first one especially is my favourite!
Thanks very much Shital. It’s encouraging and I like that one too! Looking forward to printing it in a darkroom - another learning curve
Fantastic photos.. the 35mm film gives them a really timeless quality. It’s lovely that the pools bring people together from all walks of life for connection, peace and escape. You’ve captured the experience brilliantly ☺️
Thank you very much Catherine. And thank you most for taking the time to look through and enjoy!
Hullo Simon, Nick here. Very evocative photos I like the now you see it now you don't swimmers and parts of people how wet it looks the tiny cones on two heads the steps going down a man caught frozen into dawn water head stuck mid-plunge edible goggles side by side the concrete pool-edge raised above sea level now covered in spray over someone is that a dolphin mid pool? Manly on his costume arse yet it is really a lovely soft spot to meditate in or out of pool.
Thank you Nick. Spoken like a true artist and much appreciated!
A great read and it makes me want to get back to Sydney! An early morning dip in the saltwater rock pools does indeed look and sound like a restorative experience...
Thanks very much James. You should give them a try asap!
Fabulous pics once again Simon and such an interesting angle on a slice of Sydney, the Emerald City as opposed to Emerald Isle, often referred to Ireland. Loved the Rock Pools although not to everyone reach easily but worth the effort to get there.
Thanks Wallee. Good to hear from you and see you when I get back in February
You're welcome, Simon. Yes let's meet up when you're back. Don't rush back though, temperatures still pretty chilly here.
Keep them coming! I like the sixth one down the best... not that you asked ;0)
Thank you! And I’m glad I didn’t need to ask - I like that one too. Half a second exposure I (I think) - not that you asked!
What a very evocative piece. I was taken immediately there. Not that you would catch me in a rock pool but it was lovely to imagine it Fantastic photos too.
Thank you Stephanie - I’m sure you will jump in on a very hot day. Hypothetically.
Love these photos. I’m going to get up before sunrise next week and jump right in !
Definitely do that! You will not be disappointed.
What a beautiful post! Those pools are really something and your photos do them justice. m x
Thank you Emma! Still waters and all that 😁
Thank you Jenny. I think you should go as often as you like!