Winter Reflections Photo

Photographer’s Note

I had the good fortune of being in the company of two TE members, Steve (SteveH) & Kamran (kschanna) not only did we have coffee together & chatted but we also managed to take some photos. That's Kamran on the left. Thanks guys for a very pleasant day.

This shot was taken along the main St. in Williamstown. Originally Melbourne's first sea port, Williamstown has developed from what was a run-down industrialized centre into a popular and fashionable maritime village, featuring many historical buildings and a variety of cafes and restaurants. The suburb is surrounded on three sides by water, with the northern and eastern coastline dotted with piers, gardens and remnants of Williamstown's maritime history. Williamstown beach is located on the suburb's southern coastline and features a sweeping expanse of sand fronting calm swimming waters.

With this scene I was inspired by Fabio (fabio ts) after seeing his series on Trieste in the Mirror.

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aadilj (17950) 2008-07-27 22:33

I love reflections myself and like the way you have played with this one making ti apepar so artistic and lovely. Nice composition indeed.

Manuj (441) 2008-07-27 22:43

hello Santo
how are you?
nice work friend
good PP work.
colourful shot with a wonderful imagination.
I like your point of view.

regards
Manuj Mehta

phwall (5677) 2008-07-27 22:50

Hi Santo,
Artistic approach with a very pleasing result. Looks like a very cold day, just like today in Sydney.
Cheers
Peter

Asiulus (1066) 2008-07-27 23:34

I've seen many shots using this trick. Here it really works, makes me stop and look closely to figure out "which side up";-)
Regards
Joanna

wolf38 (12947) 2008-07-27 23:45

Hello santo. A confusing picture, - indeed. But if it is turned around 180 degrees, the thing is clear. The photo is a successful example of a reflection and a turn. A good idea. Photographically outstanding realizes. Best regards, Wolfgang.

fabio_ts (13674) 2008-07-27 23:48

What a pleasure to read that a work of mine have inspired you, I'm honored, thanks a lot my friend. :o)
I like a lot this image, I love your decision to rotate it in order to give more importance to reflected side, absolutely well balanced and finely composed, BRAVO!!!

have a nice week,
Fabio.

ronrada (85) 2008-07-28 0:03

hi! this is one of the photos i have seen that take the usual trick but with a very interesting twist to it. that twist makes this photo a great one. though i had time looking for the right side up but it doesn't matter...it still got the interesting perspective. i love your work.

robertosalguero (110) 2008-07-28 0:29

Hi Santo,

Interesting experimental image. The mirror effect is very nice but hard at first to understand the image. Nice light and details. Nice work Santo.

Roberto

Morac (20649) 2008-07-28 0:55

Hello Santo
The idea is good and the interesting result.
After first surprised solution jumps to the eyes.
Nice composition.
Regards
Marc

holmertz (9805) 2008-07-28 1:18

Hello Santo,
A tricky picture. It actually took me a while to realize it had been turned 180°. It's much more fun this way, when the composition has bevome really intricate, almost surrealistic.
Best regards,
Gert

siamesa (13106) 2008-07-28 1:28

HiSanto,
I liked the tittle and note. Amazing shot and the reflections are beautiful. An artistic picture.Congratulations.
Regards
Maria

trekks (14324) 2008-07-28 3:11

hi Santo

You have smartly done the trick here. Either way, the rotation is making reflection more interesting purely because of the part of pointed roof shown on the puddle of water.

I can see you have started to use creativity and imagination for this post. Great observation from the pool of water.

tfs, bill

kschanna (6) 2008-07-28 3:30

Hello Santo,

Nice composition, you certainly found a way around the annoying 'parking thing' on the side of the puddle and chose a set of rather interesting subjects ;)

I like the nice quirk you have done with the shot. The sky looks interesing despite how bland it was in reality.

Thanks for sharing

Regards
Kamran

macondo (13183) 2008-07-28 6:09

Hi Santo.
I just looked at Steve's Williamstown shot, and got the link to yours.
Very interesting composition in this reflection shot, cleverly turned upside down. As with Steve's, it just reeks of winter wetness and cold. Colours are great. It's a great place for photos.
Now to see if Kamran has a shot up.
Regards,
Andrew

cherryripe (19097) 2008-07-28 9:15

Hi Santo
Excellent idea to flip this shot. The effect is so dynamic. You've managed to turn what could be an ordinary scene to an excellent photo. The sharpness is excellent and you've dealt well with the sombre light.
Regards
Nikki

alftrek (2861) 2008-07-28 16:42

Hello Santo,
Your note mentioned "that's Kamran on the left" and without thinking further I expect you to tell us that Steve is on the right. Then I realised that she can't be Steve.

This photo creates an optical illusion. The BG scenery and the gable roofs make it looks as though the two real persons are coming out from the water reflection. Very creative posting. I actually downloaded the photo and flipped it over to get my mind to understand the reality. What a good idea.
Best regards
Alfred

SteveH (3947) 2008-07-28 17:57

Hi Santo, we all looked into that puddle trying to find a shot in it (must have looked strange to passersby) and you managed to pull a good one out. Turning it upside down works well. cheers, Steve

zeca (20026) 2008-07-28 18:30

Santo, this is a pearl from your gallery! Excellent work! Very artistic! I really like it!
Regards,
Zeca

bobocortis (14144) 2008-07-28 23:44

Hello Bill.
An excellent shot, with wonderful reflections.
Nice colors too.
Interesting rotation of the shot!
Well done.
Best regards.
Bobo.

Miha2ou7 (4919) 2008-07-29 0:09

Hey Santo,

People in Australia - with warm clothes? Something doesen`t seem right. :> Was this your usual weather or a once in a life-time thing? I bet you manipulated those two into wearing sweaters and wind-breakers, when it was actually 35 degrees. :>
Anyway, I like the photo, I like the trick. Nicely composed.

P.S: Didn`t drink that much Irish beer, but it is good, yeah - though I preferred cider to be honest.

hispic (7399) 2008-07-29 2:23

Hello Santo,
This street shot making use of reflection draws my attention very much. Although the expression of the two people and the another tripod are interesting, the way to show at the upside down is excellent.
Best wishes, Hisashi

marion44 (4284) 2008-07-29 7:51

Hi Santo,
Waow that's too funny ! Excellent shot ! And I like the way you turned is upside down (well you're downunder after all, or am I ?... subjective feeling ;).
With a daily scene, in daily life place with bad weather, you made a very artistuc and surrealistic shot ! Awesome !
Good night !
Marion

Clementi (44627) 2008-07-30 0:32

Ciao Santo,
una foto molto creativa, con dei bei riflessi e ottima definizione, non è facile interpretare subito la foto.
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

gracious (20017) 2008-07-30 2:16

Hello Santo,
Very impressive on this beautiful reflection image with great effect with our TE members!
the image is sharp with really good details and colour
very well done and TFS
cheers
Tony

dvlazar (6488) 2008-07-30 4:22

Very creative and certainly a photo that leaves you staring at it for a while figuring it all out! Interesting composition, good subjects too.

Cheers,
Dave

Sanderson-Brown (1697) 2008-07-30 6:55

Hi Santo,
great shot, makes me dizzy looking at it. Great work, hope to meet some te members too one day.
tfs
regards
paul

jafadabret (39983) 2008-07-30 10:06

Santo bonjour.
La bonne idée c'est de renverser la photo. Cela fait un choc et ainsi on a une composition un peu particulière qui pose question.
Bien vu et bien réalisé.
Jacques

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-07-30 18:19

Hello Santo
This kind of boggled me for a bit, I think it was the van being upside down, good creative mind to shoot this and it is a very clear reflection. Like the composition and neutral colours in the puddle and pavement - any fish in this puddle at all :-)!!
Well seen and captured
Regards
Jim

pablominto (40980) 2008-07-30 23:26

Hello Santo,

Small ponds are often the best reflectors as the water usually is calm like the mirror itself!
This is a good one with practically no distortion at all, and the colours usually get more rich in the reflection...
The winter seems to be evident in some naked trees only, but I heard Sydney had snow the other day!

Greetings,
Pablo -

feather (49872) 2008-07-31 7:26

It took me a while to figure it out! Doh! The fact that each part had different things was what threw me at first. Very creative idea.
Kath

Silvio1953 (42293) 2008-07-31 8:27

Ciao Santo, superb composition with fascinating reflections, very well done, ciao Silvio

paololg (13933) 2008-07-31 14:43

Ciao Santo,
amazing idea! I like a lot for as you have turned the image putting in evidence this marvelous reflex that seems a mirror. Very creative photo and well compote. Bravo!
Ciao
Paolo.

dumbo (4368) 2008-08-01 6:16

Hello Santo,
It takes me a moment to realized that this photo is upside down (at least I think it is=). Anyway the reflections are extremely sharp.
Well done!

Regards,
Eino

Felip (3905) 2008-08-02 6:45

Ok, we could say that this pict is able to turn you upside down!, Ha, Ha, Ha,. You have found a good motif to shoot,and you did it wisely. The timing of it is simply perfect!
Well done Santo
Have a nice weekend

Felip

marcan44 (3185) 2008-08-02 8:09

Ciao Santo,
ci stupisci ancora con effetti speciali.
Scatto veramente originale perchè la foto è capovolta, ma il riflesso ottenuto è davvero fantastico!
Esecuzione di grande livello.
Bra-vis-si-mo
Buon weekend
Ciao
Mario

hatti52 (12654) 2008-08-02 9:32

Hi Santo,
wonderful reflection
very nice compo indeed
regards

bakes888 (18257) 2008-08-03 1:28

Hi Santo. You must have been looking through your own legs to get a shot like this ;-). Good fun shot. Well seen and captured. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

toto (18731) 2008-08-03 4:07

Bonsoir,
belle photo ede ces réflections mais en y réfléchissant bien, vous avez inversé la partie réelle et la partie réfléchie.
Comme ma femme Rosa avait fait avec une de ces photo sur l' hospital des bruyères.
Bonne idée, cela doit en troubler plus d' un.

Amitiés Thomas

giorgimer (21322) 2008-08-04 0:31

Hi Santo,

excellent idea. The effect is very surprising, the water surface shape adds interest. Good moment capture.

TFS

Gio

gunbud (28013) 2008-08-04 19:57

Hi Santo,
Wonderful imaginative shot with such a striking reflection.
The sharpness is excellent in this dull light.
The young lady seem to mind the winter temps more than the young man.
Wonderful composition from down under.
Regards, Tom

PaulVDV (5290) 2008-08-06 11:25

Hello Santo,
So in down under they make their pictures upside down.
I really like the result here on this photo.
Also the fact that in the reflections you see more (the top of the trees and the clouds).
Well done, Paul

pboehringer (770) 2008-08-18 12:49

Santo,
what a weird and twisted image. I couldn't figure it out as a thumbnail and it took me some seconds to realize what you did here when looking in to the main post. Great imagination and previsualizaton to turn it around.
It is also a perfect play for the difference of season at the two hemispheres. While you're in the middle of Winter, there we're in the middle of the Summer. So, there aren't just the reflections in the water, but also the reflections of the duality in which we live at each hemisphere - always opposite.
Peter

archimatica (13290) 2008-09-09 1:00

Grande idea!
Un riflesso sinora mai visto, così artistico ed originale.
Un saluto
Renzo

marietom (32046) 2008-11-28 11:23

hello santo,

excellente composition, avec ce reflet, que l'on ne sait dans quel sens regarder.
Bonne soirée
Marie

Longroute (9589) 2009-04-08 0:04

Well you really got a unique reflection! I really don't know which is which! A remarkable photo and composition, smart and appealing. A lucky shot but also a good compo management.
Well done,
Donato