Capturing Reflections
Recently a friend on Facebook commented on some of my photos and said, "Nothing quite so interesting as reflection photography. And you do it so well, Carol." Obviously I was flattered, but it made me think about what is needed to capture interesting images. I tend to rely on my intuition and eye, so I did some research to find out what other photographers do.
Look for good light on the subject. This is especially important for getting reflections on water. If the light is on the water, not the subject, you will get glare. I love walking around The Center for Wooden Boats to capture interesting reflection shots.
Decide where you want to put your focus. There are many ways to capture an interesting image. You can focus on the subject and the reflection.
Or, you can focus on just the reflection.
Consider abstract reflections. You can make great images by capturing the reflection that emerges from choppy water.
Look for reflections everywhere. You can find reflections on glass and sides of building wherever the light touches the subject. I always love to look for 'dancing light' when I go to the MoPop building.
If you don't already, play with capturing reflections along your walk. They make images even more interesting. I love to hear from you, so comment below, post on Camera Walking's Facebook page, or send me an email.
