Reflections

On this page: Reflections — Parents: Fotografische Techniken — Photography, Technology & Science at the Tenckhoff Photo Archive.

Reflections in photography offer captivating opportunities to create symmetry and depth. They often occur in calm waters, where landscapes, buildings, or the sky are perfectly mirrored. This technique enhances the visual impact of an image and creates a harmonious balance between the various elements.

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Lucerne at night

The Kapell Bridge with water tower over the Reuss

At blue hour and later, the Kappel and Spreuer bridges in Lucerne present a special atmosphere and their reflections in the Reuss further enhance their effect.

Hortillonages, the floating gardens of Amiens

Small boats take you leisurely through the canal jungle of Amiens' floating gardens, the Hortillonages. Or you can view them from a bicycle.

Avignon - Night and Day

At blue hour, the magnificent reflections of the Papal Palace of Avignon and the Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge appear in the Rhône.

Reflection on the fjord in Aurdal

In the quiet fjord foothills near Aurdal in Norway, the fantastic reflection of the white clouds in the blue sky highlighted the motif, a red ship, particularly beautifully.

Narvik, the port city between mountains and fjords

Small roads lead from the Lyngenfjord to Narvik, the Norwegian port city between mountains and fjords.

High tide at the blue hour

The view over the Rhine to the west bank, including the crane houses, is particularly impressive at the blue hour.

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