IJR News — today's news from every sideDerek Foss They should have left the original color alone since the pool has looked fine this way for decades. Priya Raman Blue paint could make those Lincoln Memorial reflections pop nicely in photos, though I'd worry about long-term upkeep costs. Tom Gallagher Painting it blue might help the reflections but it risks making the water look artificial instead of natural. Jared Kim The original concrete color fit the memorial better and changing it for sharper reflections feels unnecessary. Dana Whitfield Painting the pool blue might sharpen those reflections nicely without changing the overall look much. Rachel Meyers A sharper reflection might be nice but it risks making the whole area feel less natural. 
