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June 30, 2019 By John Adams 12 Comments

Capturing a reflection in water

I’ve finally done it! I’ve been a keen photographer for many years, but it’s taken until now for me to capture a photograph of a reflection in water that I am happy with.

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It has taken me years to capture a reflection in water that I am happy with. Here it is, a bridge that I spotted in rural Kent.

I took this picture in rural Kent at the same time I took these images of Hever castle. I simply didn’t think this image was good enough, although it caught me eye every time I flicked through the images on my memory card.

Unsure it would achieve anything, I gave it a very quick edit, increasing the whites in the image, reducing the shadows and upping the vibrancy. As I did so, the reflection in the water became very clear.

I think the nice thing about the image is that the bridge and reflection are framed by the trees. I guess the tree on the left dominates the image a bit much, but there wasn’t much I could do about that!

Ultimately I think it’s a very simple picture. It certainly didn’t require much effort to take or edit, but it does capture my attention. I think it’s also a very tranquil setting so very calming to look at.

Do you have any tips for photographing reflections? If you do, please leave them below because it’s a skill I’ve long been hoping to perfect.

I shall be linking this post to the #MySundayPhoto link party hosted by the Photalife blog. You can check it out yourself and see imagery from other keen photographers by following this link.

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  1. Sarah MumofThree World says

    June 30, 2019 at 6:14 am

    Glad you’ve achieved it! It looks beautiful and so peaceful. I often think I’d like to take a picture of reflections, but have never tried more than a quick snap, so of course they’ve never turned out well!

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    • John Adams says

      July 2, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      Oh it was a peaceful body of water and I think that’s what made the image, truth be told. Best of luck capturing one yourself.

      Reply
  2. Tara says

    June 30, 2019 at 6:44 am

    As you know, I love reflections. This one is a beauty! Very vibrant reflection.

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    • John Adams says

      July 2, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      Oh yes, Tara the Reflection Queen! It does look quite vibrant doesn’t it? Glad you liked the image.

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  3. Carol says

    June 30, 2019 at 7:45 am

    I’m also a fan of reflections and have never captured a good one. As for the left side of trees I like that the image isn’t totally balance on both sides. It makes it more interesting to me.

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    • John Adams says

      July 2, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      Ah, so you like the fact the image isn’t balanced? I think sometimes imperfections do add to an image. Good luck capturing a reflection. I’m afraid it took me a long, long time1

      Reply
  4. Anne says

    June 30, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    I’ve never captured a good reflection either…a good tip would be to get the water to keep very still, haha! I love this though, the greenery really adds depth to the photo and the bridge and its reflection looks great.
    #mysundayphoto
    (my photo is a very unreflective stream shot!)

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    • John Adams says

      July 2, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      Yeah, you’re right, the water does have to be incredibly still! I think it being a sunny day helped. Don’t be fooled though, I rejected lots of other images before posting this one.

      Reply
  5. Darren Coleshill says

    June 30, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    This is perfect John, you should be really pleased with it.

    Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto

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    • John Adams says

      July 2, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      Oh pleased I am Darren! High praise indeed to have Mr Photography call an image of mine perfect!

      Reply
  6. Susan Mann says

    July 17, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    That is a picture perfect capture. I love the reflection in the water x

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    • John Adams says

      July 18, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Thank you Susan. That’s very high praise of you to say it’s a “perfect capture.” A real confidence boost!

      Reply

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