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
Remarkable reflection photos, Jez! Love your Lensy shots. Your sunrising image is breathtaking. Thank you for the inspiring theme and images!
Here is my entry: https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2022/07/12/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
Thank you so much, Amy & for giving me the fantastic opportunity to host 😊
Great theme and some super examples! I love the misty sunrise, the first canal shot, the Kelpies in the puddle and the last lens ball shot. The latter proved its point when I guessed wrongly that the right-hand image was the correct way up!
It’s taken me a while but here’s my contribution for this week: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/gallery-double-the-pleasure/
Thank you so much, Sarah 😊 & for joining the fun 😃
I love all of your photos! You always have the best reflections/water photos. Thanks for hosting this week. You’ve got me thinking about ways to make the reflections stand out more when I take water photos. Here’s mine: https://peacefulatdawn.com/2022/07/11/lens-artists-challenge-207-reflections/
Thank you so much, Dawn 😊
Great post, Jez and many inspiring images. The one of the Kelpies is lingering and lingering in my mind! 😀😀. We are delighted you’re guest hosting this week. Your inspiration is wonderful. Here’s a link to my post. Thanks for the terrific inspiration. Now I want to buy a reflective ball. 😀
https://pilotfishblog.com/2022/07/09/lapc-207-seeing-double/
Thank you so much, Patti 😊 & for the amazing opportunity 😁
Your pictures are stunning. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful photos of reflections, Jez. Thank you for hosting the challenge this week. Here’s my post.
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2022/07/11/lens-artists-photo-seeing-double/
Thank you so much, Miriam 😊 & for joining in the fun 😁
You’re welcome, Jez. Thank you for the theme.😊😃
A few reflections for you: https://outofmywritemind.com/2022/07/11/seeing-double-isnt-so-bad-4-photos/
Awe such stunning images, Jez.
Thank you so much, Rupali 😊
I love a good reflection and you have some real beauties here, Jez. After some reflection myself, I went in a somewhat different direction although not entirely. Thanks for the fun challenge.
https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2022/07/11/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
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My contribution
https://philosophyvia.photos/2022/07/11/seeing-double/
‘Morning Jez- King of the Reflections Images – great shots. I particularly like Arbroath Beach here. And this is mine: https://margaret21.com/2022/07/11/seeing-double/
Superb collection for the theme.
Love the lens ball man!
Thank you so much, my friend 😊
Stunning collection of reflections. The statue by the pool seems happy to jump in and the surroundings seem so beautiful as shown in the reflection.
The ripples look absolutely artistic, especially the one in the koi pond. Literally and figuratively hypnotizing, hahaha.
The photos of the mist hovering over the water are great too. I really want to see it at least once in my life. It’s either completely misty or no mist at all whenever I visit a place with this phenomenon.
Thanks, Gift 😊 I did get lucky with the conditions on the misty morning, gave a really ethereal quality to the scene 😃
After much reflection, I must say your post nails this challenge. Here’s my response.
https://salsaworldtraveler.com/?p=68476&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=68480
😂 Thank you 😂
I’m a big fan of your reflections! I’ll be sending a few your way, soon.
Awesome, thanks, Sandy 😃
I went through this post when you first posted, but somehow left without commenting. Going through it again, I still think it’s great. Love all your reflections and lensy. Well done!
Thank you so much, Anne & for all your fantastic support 😊
My pleasure.
Congrats on hosting the challenge. Great images for the challenge. Here is my contribution https://brashley.photography/2022/07/08/ozzing-into-the-ouse/
Thanks, Bren & thanks for joining in 😊
Some stunning reflections here, Jez. Here are mine:
https://tishfarrell.com/2022/07/10/reflections-looking-back-on-tiwi-reef/
Thanks , Tish 😊 & thanks for joining the fun with your memories 😃
Awesome post, sweetie! I love the misty sunrise 😍 You’ve inspired me to get posting again…
here’s my attempt https://susantbraithwaite.com/2022/07/10/taking-aim/
Thanks, sweetie 😘
This is a wonderful challenge, Jez! I too am loving taking photos of reflections. Your take them perfectly, especially your Kelpies and the ever favourite, Lensy!
Here is my entry https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2022/07/10/seeing-double/
Thank you so much, Teresa 😊 & thanks for joining in the fun 😁
https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2022/07/10/seeing-double/
Thank you for hosting such an interesting challenge. I had fun looking for photos for it.
So many places I know well, Jez but your photos make them look new. I always love the ones at the Forth & Clyde Canal, they are particularly lovely.
Here is mine:
https://photographias.wordpress.com/2022/07/10/lens-artists-challenge-seeing-double/
Thank you so much foi your awesome comment, Sofia 😊
What a superb set of reflections, Jez! I’m a water freak and tend to look for them too. What a stunning capture of the Kelpies! Lucky you got it before the dog arrived. No luck involved with the other shots though. The lens ball shots are amazing.
Thank you so much, Jo 😊
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Your photos are beautiful
And here is my link (and thanks for hosting)
https://wp.me/p1VBv6-86C
Thank you so much & for joining in 😊
And forgot to say that at first I thought instagram had its own street ??
Ingram Street, Glasgow
I read it real quick and then realized is was “ingram” hahaha
Have a good day
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I like the canal boat best. I just went with a quick theme. After seeing the others I could have done so much more but whatever 😂
Terrific challenge and wonderful images Jez, thanks so much for leading us this week. You know I’m a big fan of lensy and this week I’m really impressed with how many different ways you found to capture interesting reflections. Bravo!!
Great post and challenge Jez! I loved all the photos, especially the ones with lensy. Now to start finding my own reflections.
Thanks, Anne 😊 Looking forward to it 😃
Thank you for the “double” Kelpies and Lensy is a star a usual. I have already selected some “doubles” but none of them are reflections. I shall post them anyway!
Congratulations, Jez! I’ll be by later to contribute. I love your reflection picture. You get a lot of good reflections in the WWE Challenge. 🙂
Thank you so much, Marsha 😊 Look forward to seeing what you come up with 😃
Thank you for the kind remarks Jez! I am delighted with all the responses!
As for your reflections or seeing double as you named it, your images are so interesting ! I will have to seach for what I have for this challenge! Well done Jez!
Thank you so much, Aletta 😊 Look forward to seeing your post 😃
Oh Jez, you are going to have so much fun this week. I love your photos. Be back, Wednesday 😀
Thank you so much, Cee 😊 Looking forward to Wednesday 😁
Love reflections, Yours are great.
Thanks, Dawn 😊
Nice collection of images to reflect upon… Oops, sorry for the pun. >grin< I'm already thinking of the images that I will select for my response. Good Job, Jez!
Thanks, John 😊 Couldn’t resist the same pun at the end of the post either 😂
I’m sure I saw that and promptly thought I came up with it myself. >grin<
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I too didn’t realize before actually seeing your challenge that the doubles you mean are reflections. Even so, it is a lovely challenge and post that you have here!
Thank you very much 😊
Ha, when preparing my post, I took the ‘double’ more literally 😁. Nevertheless, mirror images are always fun. My favourite is the canal, followed by the rising sun. 👍 – you can find my post here: https://solaner.wordpress.com/2022/07/09/lens-artists-photo-challenge-207-seeing-double/
Thanks, André 😊