Swimming Pools from the Air by Brad Walls

Swimming Pools from Above by Brad Walls — Pools from Above by Brad Walls

Swimming pools from a new perspective.

In Pools From Above, Australian aerial photographer Brad Walls captures the unexpected beauty, curves, hues, and textures of unique aquatic architecture from around the world.

Produced over a span of three years in four countries, this photo collection is the culmination of Walls’ long journey to discover the beauty in commonplace landscapes seen from unexpected vantages.

Breathe Sydney. — Breathe, Sydney Australia.

KauffmanI-R.Neutra•Palm Springs, California,USA. - Richard Neutra property in Palm Springs, renown for the 'Poolside Gossip' Image by Slim Aarons — Kauffman I-R.Neutra•Palm Springs, California,USA. – Richard Neutra property in Palm Springs, renown for the ‘Poolside Gossip’ Image by Slim Aarons

Lollipop•Malibu, California,USA.- Completed property for Robert Downey Jr in Malibu made of a Binishell — Lollipop•Malibu, California,USA. – Completed property for Robert Downey Jr in Malibu made of a Binishell

Garcia-J.Lautner•NicholsCanyon, California.jpg - Owned by Bill Damaschke (Broadway Producer) & John McIlwee, the house was prominently used as a location for the film Lethal Weapon 2. — Garcia-J.Lautner•Nichols Canyon, California.jpg – Owned by Bill Damaschke (Broadway Producer) & John McIlwee, the house was prominently used as a location for the film Lethal Weapon 2.

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Retro•Tulum,Quintana Roo,Mexico.jpg - Shot at the Hotel Panamera, Tulum — Retro•Tulum, Quintana Roo,Mexico.jpg – Shot at the Hotel Panamera, Tulum

Momentum•Surry Hills, NSWAUS.jpg - Taken at the Prince Alfred Swimming Pool in Surry Hills, Sydney — Momentum•Surry Hills, NSW AUS.jpg – Taken at the Prince Alfred Swimming Pool in Surry Hills, Sydney Australia.

Sheats-GoldsteinI-J.Lautner•BeverlyHills,California,USA.jpg - Owned by socialite John Goldstein. The house was the set of Charlie's Angels: Full throttle and the Big Lebowski. — Sheats-GoldsteinI-J.Lautner•Beverly Hills, California,USA.- Owned by socialite John Goldstein. The house was the set of Charlie’s Angels: Full throttle and the Big Lebowski.

LeChacuel•Yucca Valley, California, USA - Luxurious Airbnb in Joshua Tree designed by Mila Morris. — LeChacuel•Yucca Valley, California, USA – Luxurious Airbnb in Joshua Tree designed by Mila Morris.

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The Unknown Hue-Cuadra SanCristobal•MexicoCity, Mexico.jpg - Horse stables, designed by famous Mexican architect Luis Barragán — The Unknown Hue-Cuadra SanCristobal•MexicoCity, Mexico.jpg – Horse stables, designed by famous Mexican architect Luis Barragán

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Brad Walls is an aerial photographer based in Sydney, Australia. His work has garnered prestigious awards, such as the winner, motion – Pollux Awards, and silver, fine art/People – PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris. Buy this book on Amazon

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