If you want to take a beautiful mirror reflection of the lake**, I will share 8 tips for your reference:
1. The water surface should be flat.
To photograph a mirrored lake, the calmer the surface of the water, the more prominent the reflective surface is, so we need to take advantage of the time when the waves on the surface of the water are very small. When there is wind or a boat passes by, the water ripples, greatly reducing the chance of capturing a clear reflection.
2. Choose a smooth light or side light.
The best time to shoot is when the scene is in direct or side light, because the reflective side is most noticeable when the sun is shining on the front or side of the scene, and if the wind is calm, the chances of capturing a beautiful reflection are greater.
3. Appropriate time and angle.
The best time to photograph reflections** is in early morning and dusk, when the sun angle is lower, the light is softer, and the sky is more colorful. In addition, when choosing the shooting angle, you should try to choose an angle parallel to the water surface so that you can shoot the most realistic reflection effect.
4. Use a gradient mirror.
Water reflections are usually darker than the light of the scene itself, so if you want the reflection to be more prominent, you can use a gradient gray filter to balance the light ratio, especially when shooting lighted reflections at night!
5. Use a tripod and remote control.
Use a tripod to stabilize the camera and prevent shake from affecting you. Using a remote control can avoid body shake caused by touching the camera. Of course, you can also control the shooting of the camera through the mobile app corresponding to the camera brand.
6. Adjust the camera settings.
When shooting reflections**, you should set your camera's aperture, shutter speed, and sensitivity to their best. In general, the smaller the aperture, the deeper the depth of field;The slower the shutter speed, the more pronounced the dynamic effect will be;The lower the sensitivity value, the more detailed the image quality.
7. Pay attention to composition and element collocation.
When shooting reflections**, composition and element matching are also very important. Generally speaking, the composition of the reflection should be as concise and clear as possible, and the matching of elements should be as natural and harmonious as possible. For example, you can put a boat or a tree on the lake as a foreground to add layering and visual impact.
In addition, the shooting of reflection** is different from general composition techniques, and it is important to maintain the balance of the picture, so you can place the horizontal line in the middle of the photo, so that the scenery and reflection can contrast with each other and complement each other. Of course, sometimes it's a good idea to just shoot the reflection.
8. Use polarizers.
The polarizer can eliminate the white reflections on the water surface, which can make the reflection effect more prominent.
In short, photographing the beautiful reflection of the mirror lake requires mastering some skills and rules, as well as patience and care. Only by constantly trying and exploring in practice can we shoot beautiful reflections in the true sense**.
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