Something odd happened earlier this week: I found myself in London with a spare couple of hours. I can’t remember the last time this happened to me, but I had my camera to hand so took myself off to Trafalgar Square to take some photographs.
Although I took lots and lots of images of various street scenes and iconic buildings, the one thing I was drawn to was the fountains in Trafalgar Square. It was a beautifully sunny day and the way the water was splashing into the fountains looked amazing.
This image isn’t quite what I was expecting. My eye was initially caught by the ripples. I fired off a few images in burst mode and when I looked at them, I realised I’d caught both the stream of water hitting the surface and a reflection of it doing so.
I cannot tell you how long I’ve been trying to capture a decent reflection in water! I still need to perfect my techniques, but I’m pleased with the end result.
In the editing process, I have amended the vibrancy, saturation and exposure. All of which have accentuated the colours and the reflection.
I have to thank the amazing Darren Coleshill of the Photalife blog for giving me a few hints as to how to edit the pic. I had the great pleasure of going along with Darren to the 2017 Brilliance in Blogging awards last night in which he was a finalist in the photography category. Darren didn’t go home with the award, but it was a fun evening. Congrats to all winners and finalists, there was some superb talent in all categories.
Darren hosts the brilliant #MySundayPhoto linky on his Photalife blog each Sunday and I have linked this image to it. Do click on the badge below and pay Darren’s blog and the linky. It’s is a great linky showcasing some awesome photography.
27 thoughts on “Reflections in the fountains at Trafalgar Square”
Great photo. I think water is so hard to capture. How wonderful to have a bit of time just to wander and take photos. #MySundayPhoto
Rarely Tara do I get the chance to simply wander and take pics. It was fun!
Hi Darren, love the photo! The ripples are so clear and the water ‘suspended’ in mid-air really adds an in the moment feel. I bet you are were well chuffed with the photo, the only problem is, you now have one to beat!
xx
Yeah, not too sure how I will top this one. It may take some practice.
That is a very interesting photo! So many little things to see in such a simple moment. #MySundayPhoto
Thank you, yes there are lots of different things to look at in the pic aren’t there?
I love this photo, has a calming feel to it.
A pleasure taking you as my guest yesterday.
Thank you for linking up
Well Darren, I couldn’t have done it without your editing advice! Thanks for hosting your amazing linky!
Great capture. Water and reflections have to be two of the most difficult things to capture. I find you never really end up with what you wanted but sometimes end up with a great photo like this one!
Oh I relate to this. yes, you never can be too sure what you’ve captured until you look at the shots afterwards.
That is fantastic. Water is so hard to photograph. You captured it well x
Water can be incredibly difficult to capture. First time I’d managed anything quite like this.
Hope you had a good night at the Bibs. The photos been captured so well and I think I love the ripples and splash the best!
I love the splash, but I do also like the ripples. Hard to know which I like more!
Great shot. Water is so hard to capture isn’t it. I’m currently on a learning journey with my own camera so can’t wait to capture shots like this!
Very best of luck. I’m on a constant learning journey as well. Hope you get to capture some water shots soon enough.
Great photo John….. you captured the moment perfectly!
Very nice of you to say so John. There were a few reject pics as well!
Truly great shot
Mollyx
Thanks Molly, I’m glad you liked it.
You capture the water like a pro! I’ll have to remember to try burst mode more. I’m loving what you created here. Great to see you in London, if you make it down here you’ll have to test your photo skills on our river.
Oh I’d be delighted to test my skills on your river!
What a lovely photo. It makes me think of a certain quote. #MySundayPhoto
I’m trying to figure out what that quote is, but I assume it’s a little rude!
That is a fabulous shot of the water splashes. Love the fountains at Trafalgar Square 🙂
That is a very cleverly shot photo. I love using the burst function on my camera but have never captured something as smart as that. #mysundayphoto
Much more down to luck than being clever! Thanks for commenting.