
Jump on in: Photographer Brad Walls takes stylish, enveloping shots of swimming pools from above. Pictured here: a private pool in Sydney, Australia.

Aesthetic shots: Many of the photos were taken in Walls' home country of Australia. Other pictures depict bodies of water in Southeast Asia, namely Bali, the Philippines and Malaysia. Pictured here: a private pool in Bali, Indonesia.

Geometric form: Walls' shots play with color, shapes and lighting to create the perfect pool scene. Pictured here: the Bondi Iceburgs public pool in Bondi Beach, Australia.

Pre-planning: The shots are all taken with drones. Walls checks out the area he wants to photograph beforehand via Google Earth, to get a feel for the location. Pictured here: a public pool in Sydney, Australia.

Focus point: Walls' photographs sometimes include a focus point, a figure swimming or an inflatable. Sometimes they're candid photos, other times, Walls will use a model or position props like parasols. Pictured here: a private pool in the Philippines.

Distinctive vibe: "Each pool kind of has their own little personality," says Walls, whose photos capture that individuality, while celebrating the universal appeal of pools of water. Pictured here: a private pool in Bali, Indonesia.

Escapism in a photo: Walls' shots might remind the viewer of a happy summer memory or offer a slice of escapism. Pictured here: a private pool in Sydney, Australia.

Global pool perspective: When circumstances allow, Walls says he'd love to continue the series and photograph swimming pools in California, Mexico and the Mediterranean. Pictured here: a public pool in Sydney, Australia.


