Double Reflection, a photo from British Columbia, Western

Photographer's Note

This scene was photographed in Stanley Park.

The plan for the day was to bike the Stanley Park seawall, a 10 km path filled with beautiful nature scenery. At the very start of the bike ride near the entrance to the Park, you have to ride across this small bridge. When i did, i noticed this...i couldn't help but get off the bike and take a few photos.

It was mid day, so the sun was really hot and bright, had to use the polarizer filter for sure. When i got home to look at my photos, i was surprised to see that i actually caught a double reflection in the water in the bottom right corner.

Thanks for looking! See you around!
Craig

mkamionka, dta, papagolf21, ikeharel, timecapturer, saxo042, paololg, PaulVDV, tyro, carlosmarin, delpeoples, josepmarin έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη

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serp2000 (47063) 2011-08-14 0:09

Privet, Craig,

I like the similar green points in the big cities.
Good point of view, the interesting details and outstanding vertical format.
Regards,
Serghei

Graal (103040) 2011-08-14 0:21

Hi Craig,
another interesting place in Vancouver. Amazing modern architecture. Good composition with the reflections in water. Photo well done.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

Cricri (176) 2011-08-14 1:15

Hi Craig
C'est a coup sur une belle rιalisation de ces doubles reflets, la lumiθre est belles et la vue sur ces buildings est trθs agrιable, une trθs jolie rιalisation
Beau dimanche
cricri

Robert1969 (7160) 2011-08-14 1:27

Hello Craig,

Great point of view. This with the vertical position creates a nice depth in this picture (with a horizontal position the depth would have been less, and the picture would lost his calmness).
Also the composition and light are very good.

Friendly regards,
Robert

lousat (129979) 2011-08-14 1:28

Hi Craig,very very nice composition and a lot of elements and details,nature and modern buildings together to create a very nice spectacle,excellent pov to capture these beautiful reflections.Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano.

mkamionka (61246) 2011-08-14 1:52

Hi Craig,
what I like the most here is the incredible light and atmosphere, it may be due to the polarization, I don't know but the colors became very unusual in a good sense.
The composition is brilliant with the tree branches cutting in from one side and the elegant modern architecture dominating the other side. The reflection is an extra bonus.
Beautiful work,
but I am mostly jealous of the weather. I have seen sun just shortly in the last few weeks.
Have a nice Sunday,
M

Nicou (193806) 2011-08-14 1:54

Hello

super compo e tiamge, quelle vue, les reflets sur le plan d'eau, ce parc avec ces bβtiment moderne, grandisoe iamge et cadrage.

Bravo et amitiι

Nicou

dta (98542) 2011-08-14 1:58

Hello Graig ,
Despite of your title , I think that reflections are not the most important feature here . But I like especially the contrast between the (looks like) wild nature in the FG , partially in the shade , with the luminous buildings in the BG .
Very well composed , too .
Regards

papagolf21 (152599) 2011-08-14 2:08

Bonjour, cher Graig,
J'ai regardι votre album, et manifestement vous savez utiliser votre appareil avec maestria.
Ici, encore, vous avez su nous offrir une trθs bonne composition avec ce double reflet.
La lumiθre forte (attιnuιe grβce au filtre) est parfaitement gιrιe.
Bravo !
Amitiιs.
Philippe

snunney (130967) 2011-08-14 2:36

Hello Craig,
The polarised sky contrast well with the greenery. The image is well composed making good use of the vertical frame. The double reflections are a great bonus.

ikeharel (105923) 2011-08-14 3:11

Hello Craig,
Overwhelming location on the bike's-trail, and you had managed wonderful shot inspite the low light that prevailed.
DOF is extraordinary in it's clearity, as well as other details on the houses and water's.
Have a nice sunday. Biking also...
Ike

Adrian_S (1179) 2011-08-14 3:21

Hello Craig!

The unique light is what I like the most in this picture. It probably is artificial, but still...it makes a great impact.

tfs
Adrian

rodgerg (55767) 2011-08-14 3:50

Hello Craig,

An another excelent, original and creative presentation of the modern architectur with this incredible play of reflections. Berautiful contrast too and the framing vegetal give depht to the image.
Best regards,
Roger

JFS (32459) 2011-08-14 4:00

Hola Craig!
I thought I had seen everything about Vancouver and you surprise me every day. This shot is spectacular, so many details and the quality is excellent too, as always.

Enjoy Sunday!

Cheers,
Juan

trebuA (0) 2011-08-14 4:47

Hello Craig,
Good managing of light with the polarizer to avoid over-exposure but on the other hand you loose color saturation in such amount that the picture looks greyish. All color info is still there but you have to bring it out with post-processing. Otherwise a nice composition of the view, I hope you won't mind a little workshop just to compare.
Regards,
Guy

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timecapturer (49288) 2011-08-14 4:48

Hi Craig
a beautifully creative architectural shot this. Effective use of the fg greenery and reflections to give the shot so much impact. As usual perfectly executed and presented.

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday - regards Brian.

Sergiom (117241) 2011-08-14 5:49

Bonjour Craig,

Une belle photo trθs rιussie.La technique est impeccable. Le cadrage vertical permet de voir ces beaux reflets et le ciel est parfait.

Bon dimanche

Serge

saxo042 (38078) 2011-08-14 11:55

Hi Craig,
We get some a very fine pictures from your city here on TE. You have indeed conveyed an impression of a very modern and beautiful city. This is also a very good photo with fine colours and a pleasant composition.
Kind regards
Gunnar

paololg (31448) 2011-08-14 13:34

Ciao dear Craig,
surely the double reflection is a detail that enriches the image, but the most amazing thing about this picture is the perfect sharpness and the beautiful light that illuminates the skyscrapers. You have captured an interesting composition, with a nice contrast between the modern architecture of the buildings and the green of this park. Excellent work, congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice Monday!
Paolo

PaulVDV (54865) 2011-08-14 13:38

Hello Craig,
You were right to get off your bike.
The POV is excellent. So is the composition.
It's funny that you discovered the double reflection only after you've downloaded the pictures at home. I've also had some surprises, both pleasant and others :)
I like the fact that you managed to present this high rise with a very calm atmosphere.
Best regards, Paul

mafegan (8626) 2011-08-14 19:02

Hello Craig
This photo certainly supports my memories of Vancouver being a very beautiful city. Natural colours and pleasing double reflection. Excellent. Cheers, Marlene

dkmurphys (78000) 2011-08-15 3:30

Hi Craig,
Interesting idea for this double water eyes. But most of all I like the wild way of the park in the middle of the city. Well catch, have a great day.

tyro (30513) 2011-08-15 3:40

Hello Craig,

The double reflections are indeed a boon here but the photograph is stunning even without them.

The lighting, contrasts, colours and impeccable sharpness and detail add up to make his a beautiful picture. Composition, too, is excellent, the pointy tower of that distant building sitting exactly at the upper right "crossing point" of thirds.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

sacimar (38173) 2011-08-15 5:34

Hello Craig,

good image of this park, I like the contrast between the green area and the buildings, details of the constructions are excellent, it΄s a good composition,

Best regards,

Sergio

abmdsudi (88573) 2011-08-15 9:54

Hi Craig
Lovely composition to take advantage of the reflections. I like the perspective here and the way the eye is taken along to the nice buildings. The composition gives real depth to the shot. That's really pleasant park, the ponds of course in the foreground. For me those lovely buildings deserve a viewing on its own. But interesting to see your viewpoint too and those the reflected images, the polarizer did an excellent job in particualar to the near reflection. Great color, superb clarity and very well exposed. Great effort, Congrats
Best regards

carlosmarin (11954) 2011-08-15 10:49

Hello Craig,
I really like this capture in a vertical format that transmits a great serenity, with some very nice tones and colors, and also has the double reflection.
Good job. TFS
Cheers, Carlos

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-08-15 17:41

Hi Craig!
Just wonderful!
The place itself is very beautiful and you really took such a lovely and very attractive picture of it!
Sharpness, exposure, chosen pov, colors, vertical format, slim black borders, contrasts and composition are all oustanding features here!
I just love it!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

prasun984 (5590) 2011-08-15 22:31

Nice architectural shot with nice chosen POV...nice reflection water in FG...like the textures & play of light over the buildings...

good exposure value,color contrast & sharpness...

Nice shot...

Prasun

delpeoples (60326) 2011-08-16 1:10

Hi Craig

This is a really wonderful view, one that I definitely have not seen before of your city. The reflections are a bonus and the sharpness is really impressive. You did really well with the harsh sun and I really like the Workshop where everything looks so bright.

Nice going! Have a great day
Lisa

josepmarin (59385) 2011-08-18 1:12

Hi Craig,
thanks to your magnificent photos of your city, I am discovering the beauty of Vancouver, especially of its architecture and its parks, which you show us always by means of a few very attractive compositions.
The reflections of these buildings on both ponds emphasize its interesting graphics, the light is balanced very well, the branches of the tree at left side of the framing add a good aesthetic complement, and the sky is very well polarized.
The composition is beautiful.
Best regards,
Josep

COSTANTINO (104191) 2011-10-03 12:31

Hello
nice scenery with a double reflection,
excellent point of view with so many
details very wellcomposed into the water
amazing modern architecture
composition and light are wonderful
regards
Costantino

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Copyright: craig macintosh (macjake) (96157)
Genre: Τοποθεσίες
Medium: Έγχρωμο
Date Taken: 2011-06-05
Categories: Φύση, Αρχιτεκτονική
Camera: Pentax K7, Pentax DA 17-70mm F4
Έκθεση: f/4, 1/160 δευτερόλεπτα
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Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2011-08-13 23:28

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