Reflections: I took this shot because I was attracted to the lilies reflected in the window. They are naturally ( well maybe not naturally) by the window frame. In addition the course...

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

I took this shot because I was attracted to the lilies reflected in the window. They are naturally ( well maybe not naturally) by the window frame. In addition the course blocks contrasts the lilies.

(Download)

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

An interesting catch, Frank. Looks like it might be a double paned window.
--Bob

NJFrank wrote:

I took this shot because I was attracted to the lilies reflected in the window. They are naturally ( well maybe not naturally) by the window frame. In addition the course blocks contrasts the lilies.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

I like the concept but I think the double reflection is a bit of a distraction from the theme.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

rmalarz wrote:

An interesting catch, Frank. Looks like it might be a double paned window.
--Bob

Bob, I am think you are right about the glass. When it was built I am sure they used double pane. I actually walked by it a after a couple of steps I decided it was worth going back and getting the shot.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

JD750 wrote:

I like the concept but I think the double reflection is a bit of a distraction from the theme.

I figured there would be some that the double image would be a distraction. But that is one of the reason I took the shot. I always appreciate how others view my shots.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Frank, I've done a few of those myself. Even to the point of going back the next day after an evening of thinking about some scene I saw.
--Bob

NJFrank wrote:

Bob, I am think you are right about the glass. When it was built I am sure they used double pane. I actually walked by it a after a couple of steps I decided it was worth going back and getting the shot.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Nice.
I would have tried to move in real close, such that the wall and window frame would no longer be in the picture, and only the most interesting element remained within the composition - the reflected lilies. Or maybe just a little bit of the wall and window frame remaining - just enough to indicate that it is in fact a window reflection and not a special effect generated by digital manipulation or shaky camera.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

rmalarz wrote:

Frank, I've done a few of those myself. Even to the point of going back the next day after an evening of thinking about some scene I saw.
--Bob

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

rook2c4 wrote:

Nice.
I would have tried to move in real close, such that the wall and window frame would no longer be in the picture, and only the most interesting element remained within the composition - the reflected lilies. Or maybe just a little bit of the wall and window frame remaining - just enough to indicate that it is in fact a window reflection and not a special effect generated by digital manipulation or shaky camera.

I was going for the contrast look. I feel if I took out the wall and frame that look would get lost. I almost sorry I didn't get the full frame. But I am sure there are endless ways of depicting this shot. I do not have an exclusive on it.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

IMHO the shot is a worthy one. The juxtaposition of real and unreal is always interesting. I do think that the double pane effect is a distraction and it would be better without that. However, in retrospect, perhaps it is exactly that doubling of the subject that makes this image worth a second look?

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

AzPicLady wrote:

IMHO the shot is a worthy one. The juxtaposition of real and unreal is always interesting. I do think that the double pane effect is a distraction and it would be better without that. However, in retrospect, perhaps it is exactly that doubling of the subject that makes this image worth a second look?

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Always like hearing how other see my posted images. One of the reason I made a U-turn and went back to take this shot was because of the double lilies image. Otherwise, I think a "single" image would your everyday reflection.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

rmalarz wrote:

Frank, I've done a few of those myself. Even to the point of going back the next day after an evening of thinking about some scene I saw.
--Bob

Indeed!! “Some images must be stalked”. I am still going back for some of mine! 😉

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

JD750 wrote:

Indeed!! “Some images must be stalked”. I am still going back for some of mine! 😉

I think we all look for the unusual when we are out shooting. Some day more successful than other days.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

NJFrank wrote:

I think we all look for the unusual when we are out shooting. Some day more successful than other days.

bertloomis Loc: Fort Worth, Texas

Nice try but I don't care for the composition.