The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
Some crazy architects hid a biking rack behind high mirroring glass panes. You have to cycle down a slope to reach the place to leave your bike behind. Much of what I learned to shoot birds was useful to catch this picture. So I thought, why not share it here too?
For those looking for the location, it is in the centre of the town of Leuven, in Belgium. So, if you ever visit Europe, always welcome.
Specific Feedback
I am pretty much happy with how the reflection came out. Usually it comes out quite darker, but not this time, probably because the mirror surface is vertical. Any hints about composing such shots are very welcome.
Technical Details
Canon Canon EOS R6
ƒ/5,6
1/2500
105 mm
1000 ISO
Processed in LR only
Critique Template
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This is really interesting, Xavier. It’s one of those images that I can look at for a long time trying to figure out what made the mirror images different from the positive images (e.g. why did it make the woman in orange so much thinner, but not the other woman?) It’s a fun image and one that encourages the viewer spend some time on it.
I love how this image is a mind bender puzzle. The vertical composition works wonderfully and makes it feel a little claustrophobic despite the apparent space.
I’m not a refraction guru, but I do know that when working out in my Barre class, I don’t like standing in front of a seam in the mirrors as it cuts my reflection up and sometimes part of me disappears. I think that’s what’s happening here. The mirror on the right does have seams, and there is one near the reflection of the girl in orange, and perhaps the movement / speed assisted in creating that effect. She is also closer to the reflective surface, and it is angled, so that might squeeze her reflection as well.
The answer to your question is I think, quite simple really. The reflecting surface are glass panels. These never are positioned perfectly straight next to each other. So the angle of reflection hides some parts and doubles others. I hope this is clear enough. Thank you all for the positive comments on the image.
