This week our host is Anne from Slow Shutter Speed and she wants us to look at REFLECTIONS. I have to say I love this. I don’t think there are many photographers who don’t love a good reflection. I know Anne has given you a lot of different ways to see reflections and I’ve tried to find as many different ones that I can.
There is one that I love and have shown many times.
I usually show it in monochrome as I think it makes it more abstract with no colour, but for this challenge, I wanted to show this version. It is the Royal Exhibition Building reflected in the windows of Melbourne Museum.
There are so many ways to get reflections, whether that be water, windows or mirrors. I have hunted around in my archives to see what I could find.
Water is most definitely the most popular way to get them, and I’ve always tried to get them with still water.
The river in Melbourne has given me some great reflections over the years.
Some of these are long exposures, and the longer time helps to get the reflection, especially if there isn’t a lot of movement in the water. The second image in the above gallery was a 1 minute exposure, and the reflection turned out great. One of my favourites too.
There are other water bodies too, like the river in Yosemite and then puddles of water on the ground.
Next we have buildings that have glass, and you can get some great reflections in them.
I love these ones and love capturing them.
I have a couple that are a bit different, and I wasn’t sure where to put them, so they can go on their own. The first one was a reflection of the ground from a mirror like ceiling in the city one rainy day. The other was taken at the 9/11 Memorial in New York.
Great challenge from Anne this week. I would like to thank Anne for being our host and would ask you to please go and see her post, the link at the beginning of the post.
If you would like to participate in this great challenge, then go to the following link to find out how to join the Lens-Artists Challenge. Click here for more info. Don’t forget to put a link in your post back to the host.
A really gorgeous shot.
Thank you Shirley.
that second shot is amazing Leanne! loved the collection for this theme
Mike
Thank you so much MIke, nice to hear.
Another challenge perfect for you, Leanne. Your cityscapes are superb as are your building reflections.
Thank you Sofia, I certainly enjoyed it.
Great urban reflections, no way am I able to choose a favorite.
Thank you Ritva.
Great, just reflecting on the collection.
Thank you Geoff.
You’re right, I think most of us love to photograph reflections! I especially love your city water images, and I was interested to learn that using a tripod improves the reflection – although I still don’t plan to use one myself because of the weight and hassle!
Yeah, they are popular to photograph with good reason. Thank you Sarah. It can improve them in some situations. Your choice Sarah, I would always have one with me, even a small one.
nice shot!
Thank you Ziggy.
These are great Leanne. You are a reflection Jedi 🙂
Thanks Steve, though I think I have to get the Yarra River most of the credit.
Beautiful saturated colours in the featured photo. I appreciated your tutorial in Anne’s post
Thank you IJ. I think you are the first person to mention my input.
Great pictures! The glass in the buildings are cool. When I first read the challenge as “reflection,” my mind immediately went to water, but you have more perspective on what reflections can be: like windows and mirrors. I will have to go through my photos now!
Thank you Esther, I like trying to get the glass ones, not always easy. Yeah I think most people think water too. I did. You should, maybe join the challenge too.
I used to have some glass photos, which I need to dig up. Yes, I’m enjoying the challenge and will join when I can!!
YOu should find them Esther.
Wow!
Thanks Dawn.
Leanne, you are masterful with this type of photo. I am especially drawn to the water photos
Thank you Nora, I think the water ones seem to be the most popular.
Fantastic reflections. Excellent photos.
Thank you Rebecca.
So many cool photos Leanne. Love the puddle 😀
Thank you Brian, love puddles. 😀
Wonderful post and photos, Leanne! Your water reflections are stunning. I also liked the abstract reflections you caught.
Thank you Egidio.
No surprise that you have some amazing captures for this one Leanne. I especially loved your nighttime images.
Thank you Tina.
Great gallery!
Thank you Sandy.
Wonderful images, Leanne! I love your sense of style, your artistic temperament, and the skill with which you craft beautiful images like these!
Thank you Joanne, that’s really nice of you to say.
Wow! Leeanne, these are all amazing.
Thank you Beth.
I knew you’d be good at this! I particularly like the second one.
Thank you Margaret.
Brilliant reflections Leanne! I do love the feature image of the Web bridge–my favorite bridge! All your other images are just awesome, especially the buildings.
Thank you Anne. I always think of you now when I see that bridge.