Reflections are one of my very favorite ways to portray a subject. Opportunities are everywhere, from the smallest puddle to the open sea. This reflection photo was taken in St. Augustine, Florida. The lighthouse is beautiful and is much photographed. I liked creating a rendition that might be a little different than what's expected.
The slightest breeze can alter the outcome. The patterns change from mirror perfect, to painterly all within a few minutes. The results are always serendipitous and random, which makes photographing reflections so interesting to me.
I used a 70-200mm lens mounted on a tripod, as my wait for a good reflection was a long while. Depth of field is important, I used f/16 to capture everything in sharp focus. Mornings work well as the water is often the most calm. Depending on the angle, a polarizer may help by reducing glare on the water, try it and see. Happy shooting...
