In an age where every trip is a potential photo shoot spot for Instagram, places aren’t just destinations; they’re living frames of our memories. Every day, the world snaps over 5.3 billion photos, that’s roughly 61,400 every second!. Travel today is as much about collecting memories as it is about collecting passport stamps.

From Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s dreamy poolside moments to Kriti Sanon’s mountain-view snapshots and Shivangi Joshi and Palak Tiwari’s sun-drenched summer frames, celebrities are trading blank walls for turquoise backdrops and horizons that feel like works of art.

This World Photography Day, on August 19, 2025, step into these iconic pools that double as living works of art. Whether it’s the drama of a cliffside curve, the stillness of a desert oasis, or the harmony of a stone-cut marvel, these pools aren’t just for swimming; they’re perfect for capturing moments that deserve a permanent place in your camera roll.

Brij Lakshman Sagar, Pali
Located in the heart of Rajasthan, Brij Lakshman Sagar’s swimming pool is hand-carved from local granite, designed to appear as though it naturally emerges from the rocky hilltop. The wide-angle shots with backgrounds so striking have already graced celebrity feeds. This serene, stone-cut pool with its rugged edges set against the vast sweep of 32 acres of untamed landscape in the district of Pali, offers an authentic and earthy frame for photography enthusiasts.

Kuda Villingili, Maldives
The Maldives’ longest swimming pool, spanning over 150 metres at Kuda Villingili, is a picture-perfect playground. From minimalistic symmetry shots that stretch into infinity to golden hour sunset shots, its sheer scale and setting make every frame cinematic. Immerse yourself in this stunning pool set amidst a lush tropical garden, featuring open-air jacuzzis, partially submerged sunbathing spots, and shallower sections perfect for little ones to enjoy a playful splash.

Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka

Cape Weligama is all about perspective, with its iconic 60m crescent-shaped infinity pool, perched on a cliffside offering cinematic views of the Indian Ocean. The pool’s moon-like curvature naturally draws the eye into frame. At the same time, the ever-changing coastal light ensures no two shots are alike, making it a favourite among influencers and travel photographers.

Kandima Maldives
At Kandima Maldives, the pool’s aesthetics shift with the sun. Mornings invite serene, glass-water captures, whereas afternoons burst with Maldives’ signature blues, and evenings transform the Breeze Pool Bar into a lively backdrop for sunset silhouettes. It’s the kind of place where every angle is Instagram-worthy, turning your day into a gallery of picture-perfect moments.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort By Anantara, Abu Dhabi
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara transforms photography into pure artistry, with its iconic pool framed by one of the world’s largest sand deserts. From soft sunrise hues to the fiery tones of dusk, each angle becomes a masterclass in light, texture, and perspective, making it a dream canvas for any photographer.

Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman
Perched 2,000 meters above sea level in the Al Hajar Mountains, the infinity pool at Alila Jabal Akhdar provides the ultimate cliffside view, showcasing the stunning canyon backdrop. Its high-altitude setting offers some of the most dramatic pool photographs in the world, especially at sunrise when soft mists weave through the mountains, or at sunset when the canyon turns a fiery orange.

This World Photography Day, immerse yourself in iconic pools and capture timeless moments that will create lasting memories long after the water has stilled.

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