Reflections in Black & White

This is the 'back side' (east) of the art institute. I had the b&w fortnight theme in mind and was taken by all the variation on reflections in this single scene. I was going to use it as well for the 50mm sooc challenge but after converting to b&w, it needed a little dodging, burning, and repair to reduce some of the busy-ness in the image. I took out a reflecting power line.

[Chris Stapleton]

truely stunning reflections in B&W

[Kerri]

Great b&w

[Sally Ings]

Superb!

[Shanne]

I wondered if I'd see this here - very stylish b&w reflection shot

[Richard Hickey]

Incredible picture and processing.

[Kane Arlow]

Another beautiful shot. Love the reflections.

[Leanne M Williams]

Stunning and looks awesome in b&w :)

[Sue Wilde]

Stunning shot. The reflection are terrific

[Elizabeth]

Awesome reflections!

[Andrew]

love the lines

[Jan Rose]

Great reflections, nice find.

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful B&W reflections!

[Suse♡]

Those reflections are superb!

[sally agnew]

Love the reflections :)

[Babs]

Beautiful shot and reflections all round. Wonderful.

[Eve Pulsater]

Instant fave for me. Love the B&W treatment and adore the reflections.

[Sean O'Neill]

Beautifully composed and processed Taffy, with superb lines and reflections, so of course, a fav,

[Joan Robillard]

When you left Beaver Island, I thought I would miss those wonderful photographs, but now I am falling in love with the big city. I love that you take a few minutes to explain because I am trying to store up some of these ideas of ways to fix things. Thank you. The double reflections in this is just unbelievable.

[Danny G.]

Fabulous mono reflections - fav

[Rachel]

Great reflections!

[megan]

Well done!

[KWind]

This works so well b&w.

[Barbara Donnellan]

Spectacular, particularly in B&W. I just love the multiple reflections. Well spotted - this is a beauty.

[Lin]

Lovely. This is just perfect for black and white!

[Bill Fenske]

What a stunning reflection shot!

[Francoise]

yes; reminds me of calling people with glasses "four-eyes"

[Joe III]

An amazing shot! I never would have thought that processing it in black and white would have such a stunning effect. Fav!

[Nina Ganci]

cool find.

Brilliant pov. did not realize it was a waterfall of sorts, only the reflection gave it away
wonderful Taffy

[iCamera]

Nicely composed, awesome processing

[Janiskay]

Beautifully captured. Is that water or was it just a wet pavement.

[Penny Price]

Fabulous reflections and wonderful comp.

[Taffy]

@janiskay Thanks Janice. It's water. I think the fountain had been turned off and normally water runs along the "log" and into the reflecting pool.

[Taffy]

@joansmor Thanks Joan! Last summer (2013) I was so depressed leaving the island and "being stuck" taking photos in the city. Then, I hit a turning point one afternoon at Buckingham Fountain and had to ask myself what I'd been thinking to complain of being minutes away from amazing structures, the lakefront, trains, etc. And I now realize I'm so lucky to have months in both rural and urban settings. I appreciate your comment so much as I've felt the same way!

[Janiskay]

@taffy thanks for answering my question I appreciate that.

[Kathie]

This pic is so visually rich. So much to look at and study.

[Marnie]

My gosh, what a wonderful b&w, and so good for the reflections theme. Great shot Taffy.

[virtualbrownie]

Just love the tones you get in your B/W shots - this is fabulous. Absolutely love it.

[Amrita]

Amazing!