Jon Elswick

Jon Elswick is a photojournalist for the Associated Press (AP). He is currently newsworthy due to his photographic work documenting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Specifically, Elswick is credited with taking a photograph that shows a piece of the blue coating floating among algae in the pool on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This image is part of a series of photos related to the Reflecting Pool's condition, which has recently garnered attention following the completion of a renovation project by President Donald Trump. The renovation aimed for an "American flag blue" color, but an algae bloom turned the pool green shortly after. Elswick's photographs, including the one highlighting the discolored coating amidst algae, are being used by news outlets to illustrate the ongoing issues and public interest surrounding the Reflecting Pool's appearance and the effectiveness of the recent renovation efforts.