Reflections

D318 Reflections ruining your shots

This page aims to explain the issue of unwanted reflections in your shots. That could be when your own reflection is visible in the shot and light reflections that block Maps users from seeing important details.

In this photo the photographer's reflection is as visible as the sign he is photographing. Photo credit: JeroenM.

In this photo, my fingers got caught in the frame. It's not a big problem, but I regret it.

Here my friend TorM caught himself while holding up his phone.

And here the light reflections in the window glass makes it almost impossible to read the business name. Photo credit: TorM.

Where's Wally? Or can you find my reflection in this shot before checking the solution further down?

Here I'm trying to hide behind the window post - not very successfully.

Sometimes you can use reflections to make your photos more interesting. Like here.

...and here. Light reflections from wet surfaces can really enhance your shots if you are aware of them.

How to prevent this issue

Always check if you can see your self before taking a shot. There are many ways you can hide your reflection as explained here. There is even a quiz where you can try spotting the photographer in 15 photos from Google Maps.

If light reflections are prominent, check if they obscure important details in your shot.

Solution: My reflection got caught!

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