Reflections can add greatly to any photograph. There is something striking about reflections, they add depth, color, scale, texture and sort of pull you into the image.
Mount Shuksan
Cypress Island
One item you’ll need to capture reflections is a polarizer. Try to position yourself at a 45 degree to the light for best results and as you rotate the polarizer you’ll see the reflection pop out. Be prepared to get low, maybe on your belly to get the shot!
Pond along Reiter Road
Boats along Samish Bay
I am always on the hunt for any size body of water.
Balloon reflected in a artificial “pond”
Sunset Through an Open Window
Small puddles work great!
Liberty Bell from Washington Pass Overlook along the North Cascades Highway
The water does not have to be clear!
Tulips Reflected
Mud Puddle Reflection
Even wet surfaces can create wonderful reflections.
Reflections in Sand
Everytime you see any standing water, try for a reflection!
Amphitheater Mountain Reflected, Pasayten Wilderness
Squalicum Bay
Sunset and Muddy Water
North Western Images - photos by Andy Porter 
ok now you have me off on a tromp to attempt to comprehend ‘polarizer’ and if I can get it for my Sigma SD10(not successful yet) BUT!!! I have located camera bodies!!! I might need one of these for fixing bits and to be able to continue using the lenses that were given to me with the first camera!! The camera shop mentioned it to me, and the last time I looked, doing any of it was waaaaaay out of my ability to purchase. It’s getting closer now!! any direction as to what and how to for polarizer would be appreciated if it doesn’t take too much of your time please.
Hi Elisa,
The simplest (and cheapest!) type of polarizer is called a circular polarizer. It is a filter that screws on the end of your lens.
The polarizer is unique in lenses in that it has TWO pieces of glass in it. The outer glass rotates to handle the refraction of light.
When you buy one it must fit your lens, just check the diameter of the lens (72mm, 55mm, 62mm, or what ever it says) and that’s what you need. If you have several lenses try getting the polarizer for your shorter lenses first!
A polarizer is not only for reflections, it is magic for skies with clouds and generally makes colors richer! You will LOVE it!