I don’t know about you, but my family and I have been making the most of the sunny weather over the past couple of weeks. If there’s one thing I will always try and see when the weather is good, it’s sunrise or sunset.
A reflection of the setting sun in a pond.
Wanting to catch a dramatic sunset, I discovered the exact time I could expect the sun to disappear below the horizon and sent up my drone up the full 120 metres to capture the moment. |Unfortunately the results were disappointing.
You can imagine my surprise when I stumbled across this image on a memory card. It was taken a year ago at the most beautiful spot in the Cotswolds and shows the setting sun reflected in a pond. The original was a little dark so I’ve brightened it slightly and reduced the contrast a little.
I’m very taken by the reflections in the water, not just the sun but the fence posts. I also like the different colours that are reflected from the water and the subtle sun flare (I’m a huge fan of sun flare).
As I do on Sunday’s, I am taking part in the #MySundayPhoto blogging linky hosted by the @Photalife blog. If you like photography, do click on the badge below as you’ll see the best efforts by some amazing bloggers.
Tara says
June 11, 2017 at 5:18 amI’m a huge fan of reflections too. I don’t think I’ve ever managed to capture the sunrise or sunset in the water. You’ve given me a great idea, thank you! I love that you found this pic from last year too, I don’t look back over mine enough.
John Adams says
June 14, 2017 at 4:52 amGlad to know I’ve inspired you Tara. Hope I can see your sunset photograph when you take one.
Debbie says
June 11, 2017 at 5:22 amHi John, when photo ideas fail us bloggers are masters at coming up with an alternative. I had to look twice at the reflection of the posts it looks so real! It must have been a beautiful evening. I think sun flare adds a little summeriness to a photo (even in winter). I do look forward to seeing a successful sunset or sunrise photo taken with your drone.
xx
John Adams says
June 14, 2017 at 4:53 amThanks Debbie. Of course the irony is the next evening the weather was perfect, but I had other plans! I’ll get a sunset pic one day.
Sarah MumofThree World says
June 11, 2017 at 6:01 amGreat pic! Shame your drone didn’t come up with the goods, but was worth a try I guess.
John Adams says
June 14, 2017 at 4:53 amOh I will keep trying. I think from that height a drone should give a great perspective.
darren coleshill says
June 11, 2017 at 7:34 amFeels very Summery, love reflections bouncing off the water
Thank you for linking up
John Adams says
June 14, 2017 at 4:54 amYes, I know exactly what you mean Darren. It does look summer-tastic when sunlight bounces from water in this way.
Catherine's Cultural Wednesdays says
June 11, 2017 at 8:30 amShame about the drone pics but great that you found this!
#MySundayPhoto
John Adams says
June 14, 2017 at 4:54 amI think it makes a good alternative doesn’t it? Thank you Catherine.
Dad says
June 11, 2017 at 9:02 amI too love reflections on water. Shame about the drone sunset, I rarely capture a good sunrise or sunset when I deliberately set out to do so. My best ones have always had a bit of luck about them! I hope you do capture a good drone sunset some day, I’d love to see the result!
#MySundayPhoto
John Adams says
June 14, 2017 at 4:55 amI can’t remember the background to this shot. It may very well be that this was an accident, truth be told!
Fiona Cambouropoulos says
June 11, 2017 at 12:17 pmI do love a good reflection, this is gorgeous #MySundayPhoto
John Adams says
June 14, 2017 at 4:55 amThanks Fiona, I think it makes a good alternative to the failed drone image.
Paul @ Topsy Turvy Tribe says
June 12, 2017 at 7:39 amAren’t sunsets just so special! I have to admit this looks so good reflected onto the water. Glad you like our photos too #mysundayphoto
John Adams says
June 14, 2017 at 4:56 amYour photos are always magnificent Paul. Love them to bits.
Verily Victoria Vocalises says
June 17, 2017 at 5:54 pmI am a big fan of reflection shots as well. I really do like this one – and in particular the rays of colour coming down from the top of the photo. Sorry I am late with commenting! #MySundayPhoto
John Adams says
June 19, 2017 at 5:30 amNot a problem Victoria, you’re always welcome to comment, late or otherwise!