On Anzac Day there was a soft Autumn light over Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre.
The late afternoon sun glistened and sparkled in the blue water of the 50-metre pool.
When I started taking photos, a lifeguard asked me what was so interesting in the pool.
“There’s all these beautiful reflections,” I said.
Oh,” he said, sounding unconvinced of the beauty I was finding in the 1960-era pool.
I left him staring at the water and made my way to the deep end where I discovered …
The lane numbers and starting blocks making patterns in the pool.
The faded colours of the high platform creating watercolours in the diving pool.
And reflecting in the 50-metre pool.
Finally I put my camera away and pushed off for a swim .
But as I swam up and down, more pictures kept appearing in the pool.
After 20 laps I brought my camera into the pool.
And caught a few final images before the Autumn glow was gone for the day.
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Gorgeous words and photos Therese. I’m organising a story telling evening for Can Too – Spinning swimming yarns. I’d love to chat? Would you mind emailing me your contact details? liz@nonomos.com.au
Lizzie