Mirrors, Water, and Shiny Surfaces

It’s time to break out of your comfort zone again and get creative with your travel photography. We’ll look at images having to do with reflections on different surfaces. Are you ready for some fun? Yippy!

The Evil Queen said, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, how do I get a nice clear photo without my flash bouncing off the glass?” I’m glad you asked, Queenie. Here are a few pointers:

When using a removable flash, bounce the light off a wall or the ceiling.

Try shooting from an angle instead of straight on.

This Mickey Mouse mirror can be found at Writer’s Stop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

No matter how hard I try, I can never get John Travolta’s handsome face to appear in my kiddie pool like Olivia Newton-John did in Grease. But if I did I would know to…

Take a few photos showing not only the reflected image but also part of the landscape around it. You can choose which you like best when you get home.

Still water is easier to focus on than rippling water.

It’s okay to be artsy.

With the right lighting and time of day, you can see the side/back of the Castle Couture shop rolling in the water surrounding Cinderella Castle.

You’ll encounter cool possibilities when you don’t look for them. For instance, I didn’t approach the band in search of a tuba player who’s instrument reflected the crowd but there they were!

Focus on what matters most and when you have optimal light, use an aperture like 11 or 16 to keep everything sharp.

Move slightly left, right, up, and down when possible to see what works best.

I love Disneyland hence I love the Disneyland Band. Dappers Dans aren’t too shabby either.

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