Just for fun, I whipped out my camera and tried to get a picture of friends as their bus pulled away at the Jerusalem Central Bus Station. I was shooting into bright sun.The result surprised me.
What a jumble of reflections!
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James at Newtown Area Photo has just opened a Reflections meme. Let's all get together at his blog and reflect. :)
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That is the way to do it - if you see a reflecting surface, shoot away. The results are often surprising.
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ReplyDeleteAmazing picture! You caught it perfectly!!
Blogtrotter is waiting for you at Old Town Antalya in Turkey. Enjoy and have a glorious weekend!
Just shoot. I ran a series about doing this early this past summer. Remember "Shooting between your ankles" without ever looking at the camera.
ReplyDeleteHere is the answer to what a square rod is. You asked on Pick a Peck of Pixels.
A rod is a unit of length, equal to 11 cubits, 5.0292 metres, 16.5 feet, or of a statute mile. A rod is the same length as a perch[1] and a pole. The lengths of the perch (one rod) and chain (four rods) were standardized in 1607 by Edmund Gunter.
The length is equal to the standardized length of the ox goad used by medieval English ploughmen; fields were measured in acres which were one chain (four rods) by one furlong (in the United Kingdom, ten chains).
OK RuneE, I must try to get more intentional in my photography. Till now, it has just been point and shoot.
ReplyDeleteGMG thanks! OK, I'll hop over to see your Turkey soon. In between washing a sinkful of guest dinner dishes. :)
Abe, yes, now I remember your advice to hold the camera with your ankles. I still have to try that (maybe when no one is looking).
So a rod was the length of an ox goad! Thanks for the history of rod, fascinating!
So in early 19th C. America they were still using such units?
Lot of things going on in your photo. I love it.
ReplyDeleteIn the gas pipeline industry we still pay for right of way by the rod. Don't know why, that's just the way its done.
You never know what you have till you pop them into the computer. Nice result.
ReplyDeleteSo why am I not surprised that your friends all happen to be nuns? ;)
ReplyDeleteA jumble of reflections, indeed. And a fun self-portrait too.
Thank you so much for your words of support and concern, and all your prayers, Dina. This has been a terrible week for so many countries in the Pacific region, and all prayers will be appreciated. It is going to be a difficult struggle to get everyone back up on their feet.
You caught a very interesting effect
ReplyDeleteI spot you in the bus glass window! They didn't wave to you? Too shy?
ReplyDeleteGood to see you Dina! Must be cold there it looks like you've all got on winter coats. So soon???
ReplyDeleteShalom Dina, I am amazed by this reflection. it's so clear and there is so much to see. It's fantastic, and I'm so glad that you chose to take part in this meme.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Have a wonderful weekend.
this is a wonderfully multilayered reflection shot!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very interesting shot, there is so much that can be clearly seen: you, you friends, the car across the street. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThis one was nice. Fun effect.
ReplyDeleteYogi, thanks for enlightening me about the continued use of the unit rod.
ReplyDeleteB Squared, that's a nice expression, "pop them into the computer." :D
Hilda, well, true. You're right. "Some of my best friends" are nuns.
Wishing you strength for all the relief work now.
Rebecca, thanks. Interesting effect, yes; but it wasn't intended. hehe
Leif, too shocked to wave maybe. We had just said goodbye and suddenly they see me on the other side, on the traffic island, as the bus was driving away.
Suzanne shalom. I have to confess, the photo is from a chilly day in March. It is still in the low 30s C now.
James, hello. Thank you for starting this meme. Looks like fun.
Crafty Green Poet, multilayered! That's a great word. I'll have to remember it. Sounds more professional than my "jumble of reflections." :) Well, you ARE a poet, after all.
Dimple, thanks! Yes, there is always a lot moving at the Central Bus Station.
Dagrun shalom! Yes, the picture was fun to take, too.
Don't you just love it when you get a pleasant surprise after looking at your photos. Very nicely done!
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Almost cubist. Ya never know what's going to happen until it does. I like this one a lot.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I get to see you, your friends and your camera!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Dina! It's terrific fun to see your reflection in the bus window with your friends smiling.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool photo, I love the way you're reflected in it as well.
ReplyDeleteFunny photo, happy faces and a self portrait. What can you ask more in a reflection shot? Nice catch!
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture, Dina!!
ReplyDeleteI like so much the "spontaneous" photos!
Yes it is a great picture, caught it all.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflections indeed, Dina!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool pic that I had missed!
ReplyDeleteI really, rrrrrrreally like this, I like reflections anyway and almost all my own best ones have involved buses :)
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