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This is the popular and unimaginatively named "Blue Pool", is a tidal pool on the south coast of NSW. A beautiful spot for both amateur and professionals alike and a not-to-bad place for an early morning dip. Taken at 30s, 11mm.

SpecialK · 05-09-2013, 07:53 PM

Very nice. The location lends itself to many angles, I suppose. Is there some history to it?

camerons · 05-09-2013, 07:53 PM

Wow. Great shot. Love the colours and reflections on the edging beside the pool.

Victor101 · 05-09-2013, 08:26 PM

Amazing colors

scratchpaddy · 05-09-2013, 09:15 PM

It sure is blue! I agree, awesome colors.

Adinfinitum · 05-09-2013, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Very nice. The location lends itself to many angles, I suppose. Is there some history to it?

As a matter of fact...

The site was well known to locals as far north as Sydney Town since the 1800's when it was simply "The Blue Hole", a natural rock pool. In the 1930's the area was frequented by the American western author and Fisherman, Zane Grey after whom a local camping ground was named. The popularity of the site and the limited capacity of the natural pool (hole), as well as the patronage by a famous international celebrity led to a number of benefactors and grants funding the creation of a concrete tidal pool. The popularity of this project grew and additional funding from the NSW Government led to the construction of the concrete steps down the steep cliff face, as well as the change sheds at the top of the cliffs.

The site has been renovated several times over the decades and today boasts some of the best water-quality anywhere in the world. The location itself is the closest point on the Australian East Coast to the continental shelf, accounting for the popularity of the area for fishing.

causey · 05-10-2013, 04:06 AM

very serene scenery. nice angle & colors.

SpecialK · 05-10-2013, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by Adinfinitum

As a matter of fact...

The site was well known to locals as far north as Sydney Town since the 1800's when it was simply "The Blue Hole", a natural rock pool. In the 1930's the area was frequented by the American western author and Fisherman, Zane Grey after whom a local camping ground was named. The popularity of the site and the limited capacity of the natural pool (hole), as well as the patronage by a famous international celebrity led to a number of benefactors and grants funding the creation of a concrete tidal pool. The popularity of this project grew and additional funding from the NSW Government led to the construction of the concrete steps down the steep cliff face, as well as the change sheds at the top of the cliffs.

The site has been renovated several times over the decades and today boasts some of the best water-quality anywhere in the world. The location itself is the closest point on the Australian East Coast to the continental shelf, accounting for the popularity of the area for fishing.

Thanks for that. I suppose I could have googled it :-)

charliezap · 05-10-2013, 06:30 AM

An excellent shot Tony.Well captured.--charliezap

mrNewt · 05-10-2013, 06:38 AM

Mesmerizing... really lovely shoot. I can't look away...

slowpez · 05-10-2013, 07:25 AM

Beautiful stunning colors. The light on the rock just puts the icing on the cake.

Adinfinitum · 05-10-2013, 03:22 PM

Thank you all kindly for your time to comment.

daacon · 05-11-2013, 04:31 AM

Wow could not think of a better name - absolutely stunning colors and thanks for the history..

**Kerrowdown** · 05-11-2013, 11:15 AM

The original forerunner to the modern day infinity pools.

Great vivid colours here, well done.

FruitLooPs · 05-13-2013, 03:45 PM

Looks super cool (both figuratively and literally)

Good work

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05-09-2013, 07:53 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Very nice. The location lends itself to many angles, I suppose. Is there some history to it?

05-09-2013, 07:53 PM	#3
camerons Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 243	Wow. Great shot. Love the colours and reflections on the edging beside the pool.

05-09-2013, 08:26 PM	#4
Victor101 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	Amazing colors

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scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	It sure is blue! I agree, awesome colors.

05-09-2013, 10:27 PM	#6
Adinfinitum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wollondilly, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 236 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Very nice. The location lends itself to many angles, I suppose. Is there some history to it? As a matter of fact... The site was well known to locals as far north as Sydney Town since the 1800's when it was simply "The Blue Hole", a natural rock pool. In the 1930's the area was frequented by the American western author and Fisherman, Zane Grey after whom a local camping ground was named. The popularity of the site and the limited capacity of the natural pool (hole), as well as the patronage by a famous international celebrity led to a number of benefactors and grants funding the creation of a concrete tidal pool. The popularity of this project grew and additional funding from the NSW Government led to the construction of the concrete steps down the steep cliff face, as well as the change sheds at the top of the cliffs. The site has been renovated several times over the decades and today boasts some of the best water-quality anywhere in the world. The location itself is the closest point on the Australian East Coast to the continental shelf, accounting for the popularity of the area for fishing.

05-10-2013, 04:06 AM	#7
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	very serene scenery. nice angle & colors.

05-10-2013, 06:18 AM	#8
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by Adinfinitum As a matter of fact... The site was well known to locals as far north as Sydney Town since the 1800's when it was simply "The Blue Hole", a natural rock pool. In the 1930's the area was frequented by the American western author and Fisherman, Zane Grey after whom a local camping ground was named. The popularity of the site and the limited capacity of the natural pool (hole), as well as the patronage by a famous international celebrity led to a number of benefactors and grants funding the creation of a concrete tidal pool. The popularity of this project grew and additional funding from the NSW Government led to the construction of the concrete steps down the steep cliff face, as well as the change sheds at the top of the cliffs. The site has been renovated several times over the decades and today boasts some of the best water-quality anywhere in the world. The location itself is the closest point on the Australian East Coast to the continental shelf, accounting for the popularity of the area for fishing. Thanks for that. I suppose I could have googled it :-)

05-10-2013, 06:30 AM	#9
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	An excellent shot Tony.Well captured.--charliezap

05-10-2013, 06:38 AM	#10
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Mesmerizing... really lovely shoot. I can't look away...

05-10-2013, 07:25 AM	#11
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Beautiful stunning colors. The light on the rock just puts the icing on the cake.

05-10-2013, 03:22 PM	#12
Adinfinitum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wollondilly, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 236 Original Poster	Thank you all kindly for your time to comment.

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Wow could not think of a better name - absolutely stunning colors and thanks for the history..

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	The original forerunner to the modern day infinity pools. Great vivid colours here, well done.

05-13-2013, 03:45 PM	#15
FruitLooPs Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 440	Looks super cool (both figuratively and literally) Good work

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