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.
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.
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!