SECRET POOL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.

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THUG FISH LOOK LIKE THEY MIGHT BATTER PHOTOGRAPHER

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NAKED SLACKLINERS TACKLE NEW CHALLENGES

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SNOWCAP SQUIRREL

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PAWS FOR THOUGHT: POLAR BEAR RELAXES IN SNOW

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CLIMBING BEAR CUB

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FRILLED LIZARD SINGS FOR THE CAMERA

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AMAZING LIGHTNING PHOTOGRAPHY

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FOUND NEMO

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