Hi all 😀 The crazy moderators at LAPC have given me the honour of hosting this week’s challenge.
Seeing double is all about reflections—probably one of my biggest photographic obsessions. I tend to see them everywhere & actively seek them out when they’re not readily apparent. My reflection hunting started shortly after I got Snappy, my DSLR, 12 years ago with some poolside reflections.
This shot shows reflections of objects not seen in the picture, in this case, Malibu’s Serra Hills behind the house.

Reflected City
Modern glass-fronted buildings allow for numerous reflections within the city landscape. This first shows a ship, the Glenlee, reflected in the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, Scotland.

In metropolitan areas, we often find old architecture sitting alongside new.

Rippling with Possibilities
A slightly rippled surface can have an intriguing effect. In the case below, elongating the reflections in the Clyde of the Glenlee & surrounding buildings.

Whereas here, the ripples hint at the trees & blue sky at Broadwood Loch in Cumbernauld, Scotland.

Unexpected Reflections
Reflections can be found in unexpected places, such as the ceiling of Glasgow’s Kibble Palace distorted in the ripples of a Koi pond.

…or a waterlogged beach.

Weather for Atmosphere
I often use my forecasting skills (yes, I’m a weather nerd 🤓) to get out on still mornings for crystal clear reflections. On this particular morning, a thin layer of mist lent an ethereal quality to the landscape at sunrise, softening the reflections.

Canals Were Made for Photographers
The Forth & Clyde Canal, nestled in the Forth Clyde Valley, is often well sheltered from the wind, making it perfect for capturing reflections of the landscape surrounding it…

…along with local flora & fauna.

And, as you’d expect, canal boats.

Ephemeral Opportunities
Reflections are all transitory in nature; they’re not permanent but can be captured forever. Some, such as trees reflected in a puddle, are more transitory than others. This next shot shows the Kelpies after a prolonged period of heavy rain had formed a large puddle in front of them, a rare occurrence. This reflection was broken up a few minutes later when a Labrador hurtled through the puddle, repeatedly 😂

It Wouldn’t Be Complete Without…
For those who follow me, you’ve probably been expecting Lensy to turn up; & of course, I would hate to disappoint 😂 Some of my favourite reflections are ones where you invert an image & it looks almost the same. Add in Lensy & even I get confused about which way is up! 🤣

This last reflection within Lensy can pretty much be looked at inverted with few discernible differences from the original image.


This has been my take on reflections & what they are to me. Now it’s your turn to share your photos. They can be any reflections you come across; landscapes, cityscapes or chance ones in a puddle. I look forward to seeing all your entries!
Last week’s responses to Aletta from Now At Home, with her challenge of Treasures, were fantastic, with so many amazing examples. It’ll be Andre of My Blog–Solaner, thinking about Summer Vibes next week, so make sure you get over to their site.
Followed by:
July 23 – Tracy, who posts at Reflections of an Untidy Mind, has chosen Surrealism.
July 30 – Sarah Wilkie, who hosts Travel with Me, asks you to share Three Favorite Images.
A new challenge prompt is posted each Saturday at noon EST. If you’re new to the challenge, click here for more info.
As always, please link to this post either as a comment or as a pingback and use the Lens-Artists tag.
I’ll leave you in peace now, but hopefully, I’ve given you something to reflect on for your own posts 😂
Have a great week,
Jez Braithwaite & Lensy
Hi Jez, I had to look up the word’s meaning, but I think the Kelpies are my favourite of the set.
Thanks, Khürt 😊 They are really impressive 😃
Jez, this is a great topic and I also enjoy photographing reflections whenever I have a chance! Your pictures are wonderful, you have such a wide variety of reflections. Here is my post for this week: https://mycolorfulexpressions.com/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
Thank you so much, Sylvia & thanks for playing along 😊
I like how you’ve captured reflections here. Gives the scenes a sense of expansion which I feel works really well with the sunset shot.
Here’s my rather late submission:
https://stupidityhole.com/2022/07/16/railway-crossing/
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for this week’s challenge Jez. Love you selections
Thanks, Murtagh & thanks for playing along 😊
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Found some Seeing Double photos. Thanks for hosting this week! https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2022/07/15/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
Thank you & thanks for joining in 😊
http://gypsieswritingmusingsquotesgripes.com/2022/07/14/natures-mirror/
GREAT reflections Jez. Very well done.
Thanks, John 😊
My third attempt at commenting… love the variety of doubles in this post, Jez. Here’s mine: https://suejudd.com/2022/07/14/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
Love all the variety her, Jez. Here’s my post, which failed the first time, let’s hope this comment works : https://suejudd.com/2022/07/14/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
A great selection of doubles- here are mine, Jez: https://suejudd.com/2022/07/14/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
Thanks, Sue 😊 & for taking part 😃
Great gallery, Jez. The tall ship on the glass building is super, as is that funky fish photo.
Thank you so much 😊
You’re welcome.
The perfect Jez theme 🙂 What great reflections!
I can’t resist a reflection either: https://travelwithintent.com/2022/07/14/potter-at-work/
Thanks, Debbie 😊
I love the canal boat and Kelpies! Such a fun challenge, thanks for hosting.
https://lindylecoq.com/2022/07/14/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
Thank you so much, Lindy 😊
Fun challenge! Your gallery is STUNNING.
Mine: https://anthropologist.wordpress.com/2022/07/13/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
Thanks, Marianne 😊
What’s not to love about these great photos. I’m especially charmed by the ducks on the water, the dramatic sunrise and Kelvies. Now, to look through my photos to see if I have anything to share!
Thank you so much Rusha & Bert 😊
Great selections for the challenge.
I love the buddha pic. It seems very happy.
Thank you for hosting.
Isadora 😎
https://isadoraartandphotography.wordpress.com/2022/07/13/lapc-seeing-double/
Thank you for a great theme, Jez – love it too. I have struggled to be able to comment, but thanks to some good advice, I am now here! Love your choices – favourites are of course the Kelpes, but also the koi pond. As ususal I am mezmerised by lensy!
Thank you so much, Ann-Christine & for giving me the opportunity to host 😊
Thanks for hosting this week.
You’ve posted wonderful selections.
I love the buddha reflections. He looks very jolly.
Isadora 😎
https://isadoraartandphotography.wordpress.com/2022/07/13/lapc-seeing-double/
Thanks, Isadora 😊 Loved your post, simply beautiful 😃
Jez, I sure hope you are having fun this week. 😀 😀
Here is my entry
https://ceenphotography.com/2022/07/13/seeing-double-and-double-dipping-lens-artists-wwe-challenges/
I am thanks, Cee; glad I took a couple of days off to keep up with all the fantastic submissions 😃
https://justbluedutch.com/2022/07/13/lens-artist-207-seeing-double/
I find that Lensy spectacular! Lovely post.
Thank you so much 😊
Very cool photos!! 😊 My favorites are the sunrise, and the ducks ❤
Water reflections are always wonderful and you certainly have many magical images. My posy on seeing double is totally different: Images of two very different objects reflecting each other: https://elizabatz.wordpress.com/2022/07/13/seeing-double-more-natural-unnatural-diptychs/