'Poolside' by dphock

Poolside, a photo by dphock on Flickr.

Well today was indeed a very hot and sunny one. The day started with a trip to the swimming pool as we decided we should take our son swimming for the first time. He definitely seemed to enjoy himself and he wasn't at all phased by the water or by people jumping in near us and splashing us. After that it was picnic time in the park which, surprise surprise, ended up with us eating 99 ice creams.

This post really needed a swimming pool photo to accompany it and I love this one. I love how it makes me feel really hot and I totally love the colours. What fascinates me most though is how exactly the shot was taken from that angle. Apparently it was shot from a hotel room. I imagine this is a picture that was flipped upside for effect but I still don't get how such an awesome angle was achieved.

Anyway, I hope you are enjoying the weekend and have lovely sunshine where you are too.

'LEGO Olympics 2012 Team GB syncro team' by Bricks for Brains

LEGO Olympics 2012 Team GB syncro team, a photo by Bricks for Brains on Flickr.

I have been up in London all day today so sadly didn't get to watch any of the Olympics. I'm making up for it now by watching a bit of diving. It was interesting being in London today though. I predicted chaos but the capital does appear to be really well organised.

I promised if I mention the Olympics again I would feature a suitably sporty photograph. I love this one. I think it's really fun and clever. What impresses me most is the colour of the swimming pool. It really does look like it's actually under water.

Hope you all have a fun weekend!

'photo-13' by i art u

photo-13, a photo by i art u on Flickr.

I wanted to share this photo with you as it's just so calm and peaceful. What an utterly perfect place to relax. The photographer has really captured the tranquility. I don't actually have many words to put with it but I don't think it matters. I think me waffling on would just spoil it to be honest. Now sit back, clear your head and enjoy the peace and quiet. I'll just nip off and get you a cocktail x

'The view from above' by christineellen

The view from above, a photo by christineellen on Flickr.

I love the angle that this was taken from, it's a really interesting shot of a swimming pool. I am also fascinated by the woman in the pool. It looks like she's standing still. Is she posing for this photo? My favourite thing is probably the purple sun loungers just because I do like purple, it's a really striking colour.

This also makes me want to go on holiday somewhere hot. I'm getting rather bored of all the rain here now. Come back sunshine, we miss you!!

'The Coco Walk' by jeridaking

The Coco Walk, originally uploaded by jeridaking.

After writing yesterday's post I realised I'd given myself the kick up the bum I needed to try and achieve some goals. I am therefore very excited to have finally set the wheels in the motion for selling some of my work. It's going to take a while to set up I think but I'll let you know more about it soon.

But that's enough about me. Here's a fabulous photo by someone else. This one really makes me think of exotic holidays. I think it's amazing that the photographer managed to capture the pool looking so calm and still. Usually there's someone or indeed something in there disturbing the water but this looks just perfect.I also really love the light, it definitely captures that silence that you get first thing in the morning. I want to go on holiday now!!

'.stayin cool.' by *miss*leah*

.stayin cool., originally uploaded by *miss*leah*.

I have been very much looking forward to Christmas so I was really disappointed to learn that more snow has been forecast for the next couple of weeks. As the UK is just so rubbish at dealing with snow I fear that it although a white Christmas would be pretty it would really spoil things. Luckily we are not going away anywhere but we have still got lots of plans in the next few weeks to be out and about seeing people and having people come over to visit.

Therefore I am posting the beautiful summery photo to try and keep the snow away! I love it. I feel warm just looking at it. You can tell it was a sunny day because of all the light bouncing off the water. You can also tell it was really hot and I bet it wasn't long after this picture was taken that the child jumped into the pool. Beautiful summer photo. Definitely one to go back to when it's all cold and snowy outside.

'True colors are beautiful like a rainbow' by neloqua

True colors are beautiful like a rainbow, originally uploaded by neloqua.

I don't really have a lot to say tonight. I just thought it was about time I posted a brightly coloured photo. I like this one as it's simple but so summery and bright. It has really captured that summer holiday round the swimming pool feeling. I only wish it was warm enough to fancy diving in!

'bliss' by lizbeth*

bliss, originally uploaded by lizbeth*.

I can't believe it's Sunday night already. Where has the weekend gone? My favourite part of the weekend definitely has to be taking my little girl to the swimming pool. We're trying to go fairly regularly now and it's easier to get the motivation now the weather is so nice. She's getting so confident in the water now. She was even swimming about all by herself today (with her armbands on of course). I am just so very proud of her and she makes me so happy.

Another swimming pool scenario that would make me happy is pictured here. The photographer has called this photo 'bliss' and I couldn't agree more. The light and tone of this photo really capture that laid back summer vibe. How lovely to spend an afternoon by the pool with a drink and a good book.

'First on the sunbeds!' by lizwalley

First on the sunbeds!, originally uploaded by lizwalley.

Love this photo. As well as being really artistic and well composed, it totally makes me think I'm on holiday. I bet when this photo was taken most of the holidaymakers were still sleeping off the night before. The cat does seem to have the right idea though. I wonder if he's saving the other sun loungers for the rest of his cat family! If so he wants to get some towels on them quick sharpish!

Well this picture is another one that has got my imagination running wild. I'd therefore say that makes it a very good photo.