Reflections create another layer of reality in a photo. It can be like gazing into an alternate world, or listening to the layered sound in a Brian Eno recording.
When I was a boy I would walk around the house looking down into a mirror. The reflections of the ceiling created a whole new space to walk in. Several years later when I first picked up a camera, I was drawn once again to layered images found in mirrors, windows, and water.
This photo was taken in Kensington Market, Toronto, in 1983. I often associate photos with songs and this one brings to mind Reflections by Diana Ross and the Supremes. The way life used to be.
Nicely done. I saw this mirror effect used in a program last night, Victoria. Two women talking. Filmed showing them, one in each of two side by side mirrors. An effective technique to break reality and create a new reference and emphasis as you have done here.
Thank you, Hugh. I like what you said about breaking reality and creating a new reference.
i remeber doing mirror self portrait in my grandmothers basement when i was a kid, it was a first one i made, must be almost 30 years ago
Do you take any these days?
when i have a silly moment in the elevator or toilet 🙂