I haven’t had much time for blogging over the festive period. I have, however, been able to edit a photograph or two and I thought I’d share one picture that I’ve been working on. It’s one I took last week of the Imperial War Museum North.
The opportunity to take this picture unexpectedly presented itself when I found myself traveling up to Salford, Manchester so I could make an appearance on the BBC Breakfast sofa (I was discussing shared parental leave benefits and you can read about it here). It had gone 11pm when I arrived and not feeling tired, I decided to do some night time photography. This shot was a highlight.
I didn’t think the image would work. My first few test shots were pretty dire.
I then put my camera on a Gorillapod, perched it on a railing and upped the exposure time to 25 seconds. This was the result and I don’t mind admitting I’m very happy with it!
It’s quite a significant moment for me as I’ve tried time and again to capture reflections in water. For once I’m glad I got it to work! I hope you like it also.
If you have a spare few moments and are looking for something to do over the Christmas break, please do take a look at my other photography posts.
22 thoughts on “Reflections of the Imperial War Museum North”
Hi John, you’ve done yourself proud capturing that reflection! You could put that photo upside down and it would look the same the mirror image is so clear.
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Thanks Debbie. It didn’t come easy. I rattled off a lot of rejected images first but I do like this one.
You’ve done a brilliant job! I would never have had the patience. If I’d failed on my first couple of photos, I would have just given up!
Oh I failed on more than the first couple of pics! It did indeed require a bit of patience.
I love it John. The reflection, the water, it’s perfect. Wishing you a happy 2018. #MySundayPhoto
Very kind of you Tara. I can’t deny it, it’s one of my fave pics of 2017.
Fantastic shot. You can’t have got much sleep if you were clicking away round midnight and up for Breakfast News!
As it happens, I didn’t get much sleep. My mother was kind enough to inform me I looked tired on screen! Nothing like honesty hey?
How perfect this looks, clearly not taken in the storms last night looking at that smooth water! Great photo. Happy New Year
Ha ha, it was a damp night, but not too bad. No storms thankfully, although that would have presented different photographic opportunities.
That photo is stunning. Love the reflections. It is the perfect photo. Happy New Year xx
You’er too kind Susan! I don’t know if I’d say perfect, but it was my favourite of 2017.
You’ve nailed the reflection perfectly
Thank you for linking up during 2017 and have a Happy New Year.
Perfectly no less! Thank you Darren and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed linking up to #MySundayPhoto during 2017.
Wow what an amazing building, great capture of the reflection!
You’re absolutely right Paul. I think part of the reason the image works so well is that the building is very impressive.
Great capture of a reflection, something I’d love to do.
Thanks, trust me, it took some practice!
That photo is fantastic! The reflection is very impressive!
Happy new year! Wishing you all the best for 2018 x
Thank you Kim, delighted to hear you liked he image.
That is a stunning photo. The reflection is just perfect. So glad you managed to capture it in the end 🙂
Thank you Louise. Even if I say so myself, probably my best photo of 2017!