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.
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.
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12 thoughts on “Capturing a reflection in water”
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!
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.
As you know, I love reflections. This one is a beauty! Very vibrant reflection.
Oh yes, Tara the Reflection Queen! It does look quite vibrant doesn’t it? Glad you liked the image.
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.
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
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.
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(my photo is a very unreflective stream shot!)
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.
This is perfect John, you should be really pleased with it.
Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
Oh pleased I am Darren! High praise indeed to have Mr Photography call an image of mine perfect!
That is a picture perfect capture. I love the reflection in the water x
Thank you Susan. That’s very high praise of you to say it’s a “perfect capture.” A real confidence boost!