Reflection Photography Assignment


       My goal for taking this picture was to present a large boat in a alternative matter using the laws of reflection. I did happen to take a picture of the boat normally, but since it was floating on water I decided to use it as a reflective surface which gives the photo an interesting element. It may take the viewer a couple seconds to orient themselves when first presented with the photo, however I believe that this is part of the experience. The best aspect of this image would definitely be the clarity of the image on the surface of the water. Many photos that are taken using reflection often sacrifice clarity since the reflective surface is usually not smooth. I was lucky that on this day, the water remained very still which helped me produce an image of this quality.

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