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Net Reflections

Close-up of a translucent, crinkled white plastic bag, with sunlight reflecting off its surface. — Hove, UK

These are some bags my partner uses to keep her crochet supplies in, glinting in the sunlight, shot with a macro lens.

“This is the £2m Neuron Pod, one of the last posthumous works of architect Will Alsop, who proves that he is still eminently capable of making mischief from beyond the grave. The project marks the latest addition to Queen Mary University of London’s campus, an informal science learning space for the armies of schoolchildren who benefit from the teaching hospital’s lively education programme.”…more.

Revolving Door Shadow

A shadow cast on a light-colored floor, showcasing geometric shapes and patterns. — 56th St and Madison Avenue, New York

A couple more shadow and light plays from my recent travels around New York.

Interior view of a stone floor with diagonal shadows and light patterns created by sunlight streaming through vertical blinds. — East 58th Street, New York

Wall Art

A textured wall painted in various shades of blue and green, featuring horizontal stripes in different colors. — 95th St and First Avenue, New York

The wall bordering a gas (petrol) station on 96th Street at First Avenue. It really does look like an artist’s work, though I’m sure it was just meant to cover graffiti. Here’s another view of the same wall in black & white:

Black and white image of a textured wall with sections of different gray and white paint, along with visible paint drips.

Hepworth

We went to see Hepworth in Colour a couple of weeks ago at the Courtauld Gallery. I was not truly familiar with her work but these were stunning pieces, abstractly illustrating many of the principles of composition and design that I have been discussing with my u3a photography group. Highly recommended if you’re in or near London. When we were finished we emerged into the Courtauld’s permanent collection and a seriously sumptuous collection of some marvelous and familiar Impressionist works.

Light Falling, Plastic Chair

More Sunlight

Continuing with another image of sunlight falling and dispersing on the wall, for a series I’ve been building over the last several years.

Rainbow

Sunlight streaming and dispersing onto the carpet – another one for the light and shadow collection.

More Light and Shade

A couple more images for my collection of sunlight and shade.

Rana Begum, No. 1367 Mesh

I first saw this backlit, as you see here, and didn’t think much of it, but as I progressed through the museum, catching views of it from different angles and in different light, I kept seeing new pictures of it.

Rooftop

Sunlight on Perspex Chair

An overhead view of a transparent acrylic table leg on a light carpet, casting shadow patterns. — Eaton Gardens, Hove

Subway Reflection

Abstract image featuring a blurred, colorful pattern with reflections and rainbow hues. — subway station, New York

Portrait in a Bottle

A close-up of a glass container with condensation, revealing a blurred reflection of a person's face inside. — Hove, UK

Black Sky

A serene view of the ocean under a dark sky, with a shimmering golden reflection on the water's surface. — English Channel, Brighton

The sky was deeply coloured, but by setting my exposure for the sunlight reflection on the sea, the sensor struggled with the dynamic range, leading to this black sky. In fact, it’s possible to bring up the exposure a couple of stops in software to get a deep midnight blue, but I prefer this stark contrast.