Advent B&W Photo Reflections 5th December 2017

 'Deep Water'

  This is one of my favourite photos from the time when I was regularly swimming laps for exercise and for enjoyment of the space it offers. 

   This is Mayfield Pool, then owned and operated by Newcastle Council. I wanted the pool to be empty of people to have space to be there but with enough activity it wouldn't be closed and about 9.30am was the perfect time. Now run by Lane 4 Aquatics my own schedule and focus mean finding other places to swim... 

   DEEP WATER isn't about it being scary, it's about immersing yourself and pushing through!!! It's a picture of the ability to get lost in thought and to enjoy sun, effort and thinking... It's from the vantage point of putting on shoes and socks after a swim, adding a post to a Facebook group of folks encouraging each other to exercise and then finally heading back into the day...