We all step back and reflect sometimes. We look at old photos, talk to old friends, and we reflect on those moments and memories as we go through our days. But I'm not waxing nostalgic as I talk about reflecting for a moment today, I'm talking about real reflections...
Last summer I was in Oklahoma to shoot some photos for Eckler's at their International show. Summer weather in Oklahoma can get pretty nasty pretty quickly, and storms can roll in with very little warning. This day was no exception. A 15-minute downpour came before many of the show cars could be moved or covered. As soon as the rain stopped though, there was a brief moment when the standing water on the blacktop turned the parking lot into a great big mirror and I was able to get a few shots of some classic Chevy's (like the shot above). Within a few minutes, the red-hot Oklahoma sun came back out and dried the blacktop, turning my big mirror back into a plain old parking lot, albeit one with a bunch of car owners drying off (and out) their classics...
Reflections can turn an absolutely ordinary photo into an interesting one. As summer approaches, we will be getting afternoon storms on an almost daily basis here in Florida. Take your camera out, and take a moment to reflect. The results may be interesting...
Russ Muller Photography
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