Slim Aarons

Swimming In The Bahamas

Transform your space into a tropical paradise with Swimming In The Bahamas, the legendary 1959 photograph by Slim Aarons that captures swimmers floating in crystal-clear Bahamian waters. This museum-quality print brings the golden age of Caribbean leisure directly into your home, where vibrant turquoise waters and colorful swimwear create an instant conversation piece. The overhead perspective showcases Aarons’ masterful eye for composition, transforming a simple poolside moment into a timeless celebration of summer luxury. Add this iconic piece to your walls and experience the lasting impact of one of photography’s most celebrated travel images, a testament to the enduring appeal of tropical escape and sophisticated leisure.

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The crystal-clear turquoise waters captured in Swimming In The Bahamas shimmer under the brilliant Caribbean sun, creating a luminous aquatic canvas where vibrant swimmers float in perfect leisure. In 1959, Slim Aarons photographed this captivating overhead view in Nassau, New Providence Island, where brightly colored swimwear creates a striking kaleidoscope against the pristine Bahamian waters, each swimmer positioned like a floating work of contemporary sculpture.

The enduring cultural influence of Swimming In The Bahamas extends far beyond its original moment, becoming a defining image of aspirational leisure photography that has shaped how we visualize tropical luxury. This photograph established the template for countless vacation advertisements and resort marketing campaigns, transforming the overhead pool perspective into a visual shorthand for paradise itself. The composition has influenced generations of photographers and designers, proving that the most powerful images capture not just a moment, but an entire philosophy of living well.

In your home, this vibrant poolside scene transforms any space into a sophisticated gateway to endless summer. Whether displayed in your living room, bedroom, or study, the brilliant blues and warm tropical light instantly elevate the atmosphere, creating conversations about travel dreams and the timeless appeal of island life. The dynamic color palette complements both contemporary coastal decor and mid-century modern aesthetics, while the sense of weightless movement adds energy to more formal entertaining spaces. This iconic Slim Aarons image serves as daily inspiration for embracing leisure and luxury in your everyday environment.

The shimmering turquoise depths and jewel-bright swimwear of this legendary Caribbean escape are preserved with exceptional color fidelity and crystalline detail, achieved through our meticulous printing process using archival inks on premium, museum-quality paper.

Subject: Swimmers in colorful swimwear Location: Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas Year: 1959 Style: Overhead leisure photography

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Print Only, Black Frame, White Frame, Oak Frame, Mounted Canvas

Q: Prints are listed in cm and inches — what size will I receive?
We produce prints in both metric (cm) and imperial (inches) sizes. The sizing format depends on the product type and your delivery location. In almost all cases, the difference between metric and imperial conversions is only a few millimetres.

Q: How does the border affect the size of the print?
The total size of the print always matches the size you select. If you choose to add a border, it is included within that size and slightly reduces the image area.

Q: What are the dimensions if I order a framed print?
The size you select refers to the internal dimensions of the frame — the print size including any border. The frame moulding adds approximately an inch to each side, so the outer framed dimensions will be about 2 inches larger in both height and width.

Q: Are these limited-edition or numbered prints?
All prints are not produced in fixed or numbered editions. Each piece is made to order using archival pigment inks on museum-grade fine-art paper for exceptional clarity and longevity.

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