Reflection Collection

Image: Philip Cornish

One of the best pieces of photography advice I've been given is "the best photo is often right behind you." You can be walking in new city and turn your head, often by chance, only to see unbelievably beautiful reflections in skyscraper windows and mirrored facades. Or in rural areas, a striking pastoral scene may be reflected in a fountain or body of water. As pictured here, even a glass of water or wine can be a blank canvas. 

Yet the reflective photos shown here were not snapshots. Careful consideration is given as to the perspective from which to shoot. Sometimes the desired angle has the photographer assuming any number of uncomfortable positions to get the capture they want. In this collection of 25 photos of beauty as seen in reflective surfaces, the photographers' efforts paid off in spectacular captures. 

Bridge, Commacchio, Italy
Image: uccio78


Chicago reflected in Lake Michigan
Image: Marc Hersch


Image: Patty


Milan, Italy reflected in a tuba
Image: 
Diego Bardone


Skyline of Doha, Qatar
Image: donyana.com 


My favorite of the bunch is the shot of the setting sun and the Chicago skyline, crazy beautiful and surreal. That said, I wouldn't call it a reflection. That is the shadow of the Chicago skyline, not its reflection.
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