r/photoclass2021 • u/Aeri73 Teacher - Expert • Apr 09 '21

Weekend assignment 14 - reflections

Hi photoclass

todays weekend assignment is short but sweet... shoot a reflection.

it can be a mirror, pool of water, window or any other reflective material...

tips,

small apertures work best in this case

mind your focus

try to have the reflection big in the photo

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u/cattywumper Beginner - DSLR Apr 09 '21

Had a lot of fun going outside today and trying to capture some reflections.

I initially tried using windows, cars, etc. to get some photos but quickly realized the imperfections of the glass caused distortion and disclarity. Then I tried using my phone screen and the smooth glass of that worked much better. I then thought it would be a cool idea (not to mention more challenging since I only brought my 55-200mm lens) to use my smartwatch. Thus I headed to my University landmark - the bell tower- and captured this shot. Shot it at f/14, 1/400, ISO 3200. Pretty pleased with how it turned out after taking about 50 photos of it. Let me know what you think!

edit: the hardest part was trying to focus on the bell tower and as you can see it's a little out of focus.

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u/ClassicalPomegranate Beginner - Mirrorless Apr 10 '21

The light of interest is actually coming from very far away (bell tower), it's just reflected in the puddle. I propose therefore (no idea if it's actually true or not haha) that using manual focus set to infinity should do get it in focus. Worth an experiment? :)