Winter reflections
Reflections in rivers, ponds, lakes and even puddles can be used to add both light and interest to your photographs. Capturing a perfect reflection depends on the amount of wind at all will cause ripples on the water surface. On a still day, there will be a better chance of finding still waters in the morning before the day-time breezes begin, and your image will be even better if you can capture the morning’s first rays reflected in the water.
If the light is good or if you are using a tripod, try to select a high f-number such as f/11 or higher, this will help to maximise your depth of field. Try focusing on the subject, then trying focusing on the reflection. The results will be slightly different, depending on whether you want to emphasise the object or its reflection.
Finally, think about the angle of the light and how it affects the reflection and its position within the body of water. If possible, you may want to explore different viewpoints to find the angle at which the reflection is most visible or perfectly framed by water’s edge.