I've been taking a lot of reflections shots this week- it's pretty easy with all the melting snow around. The key, it seems, to a good reflection shot is a fairly neutral street pattern, and bright light on whatever is being reflected. Of course, you can get away without that if you've got Photoshop- because curves brings out the contrast in even the most gray of shots. [Unrelated: like you and everyone else in New York, I will be in Central Park for the next couple of weeks shooting the gates.]

Comments

[yakboy]

Very nice

[dragonballyee]

I've always been a fan of the partial reflection within a street puddle shot. It just looks like a pool of mercury was poured onto the street and you're seeing a vision or something.

Have fun with the Gates. It should be a blast. Not a big fan of Christo's work myself.

[Colin]

That second one is exciting.

[lyss]

wow the third one's architecture is beautiful and against the cobblestone street...nice touch.

[luke]

really nice series of shots. You're so lucky going to shoot teh gates, I wish I could shoot nyc never mind that, it looks amazing. I was planning on shooting it slow-sync flash at f29 during sunset... would look lush but since I can't do it theres an idea for a shot if you run out of them

[Miriam]

I love the last shot - It's like a collage, so rich in texture and fine in detail.

[Matt]

I love the way that the water makes the buildings look like they were painted. the first one is especially spectacular in that regard.

[megan taylor]

Hey, Im an art student and i was just curious if I could paint the last photo. I completely understand if you dont want me to, but please get back to me.
thanks!