festive reflections

Being a huge fan of reflections, I love to play around with the ornaments on our christmas tree. This shot was from last year, when I kept a christmas bauble in my pocket for shots in the snow.

I’ve been spying ornament reflections in our Flickr pool... here, there and everywhere.

Red, pink, silver, & green baubles. Everyone’s doing it!, did you know there is even a dedicated Flickr group?

Are you inspired? Why not join in the fun and find beauty in your festive reflection. You could even take the ornament off the tree and out for an adventure. I'd love to see what you capture.


Comments

[Angie Willis]

Ooh. What lovely hands you have! Mine are looking very much the worse for wear in this cold weather. Sorry - I know I'm meant to be looking at the reflection, but I always look at people's hands - they fascinate me! I love the whole image though!

[Jen at Cabin Fever]

That's a really neat idea!! I think I am going to spend a day with my camera and a bauble (love that word) looking through its eyes.

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[Audra Van Vliet]

Just took this one today. I got a nice little fisheye effect from the hood. Also, notice the moon.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellsbellarina/5268246430/

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[Marcie]

I've recently been playing with a whole series that include reflections:
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1392
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1390
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1387
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1386

[Kat]

How fun! I have lots of reflections, but not as creatively presented as some of these. I'm inspired to try some new places... now, to find the perfect shiny, reflective ornament! :)

[Cherie]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/colopyfam/5266278082/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/colopyfam/5245561492/

[Becky Sue]

Love your reflection! It's amazing how a small orb can tell a big story.

I was walking around the yard last evening in search of bokeh lights when I found this reflection of the setting sun and so much more.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/5268648874/

[AndMilesToGo]

I've been having lots of fun with the ornaments this year and capturing reflections:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7919926@N04/5254000292/

[DawnS]

Here's one from last December (part of my December Daily posts):

http://everyday-glimpses.blogspot.com/2009/12/wish-no-9.html


Love the idea of taking an ornament outside...it's something I never would have thought of ! Thanks for the inspiration :)

[naomi]

I took this a few Christmasses ago on my old camera.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nomesthenome/2191518602/in/set-72157605187688682/

[Heather]

http://prideandjoyphotography.smugmug.com/Art/Others/15094872_4KS64#1129299533_7KvqR-A-LB

I am *definitely* going to take a bauble outside this weekend. I think I need a big shiny silver one for this purpose :)

[Jennifer Steck]

Gorgeous!

[rawqueen]

Here's my Holiday reflection: http://somethingblu.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/love-loss-silver-inspirationfrom-the-rock/

[Lisa]

This is such a fun idea! <3

[WorthIt!]

What fun!

Here's one I shot yesterday while procrastinating...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52055227@N07/?saved=1

Now to try outside reflections :)

[WorthIt!]

Ooops - here's the correct link.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52055227@N07/5268612667/

[tara]

I think I may just have to hunt for some reflective ornaments -- my collection of snowflake ornaments just won't cut it for this one! Lovely shot.

[Melissa]

Love the reflection!

[Angela]

I wasn't close enough to get a good reflection, and I don't think I have the right lens anyway, but here's my attempt. I like the shot anyway for the contrasting colours of the ornament and the wall:

http://fernwood365.blogspot.com/2010/12/tree-bauble-spotted-on-gladstone-st.html

[michel]

I like the word bauble & I love that you carry one around with you!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelfeist/5240682111/

[Denise]

My first Christmas photo of the season:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deniselivingston/5269797284/

[Kirstin]

Thank you lovely!
How funny...I took a very similar pic today. And carry an ornament in my pocket too....x

[Gabi]

I love photos of reflections! The one you posted is amazing!
I took this one during my son's class field trip to "north pole" this week: http://gabirytirova.typepad.com/daily_something/2010/12/the-magical-place.html.

[brandi]

aren't they fun!?!? thanks so much for including mine!!!!!

[Kelly]

I'm a sucker for a shot like this.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellysoji/4145448784/in/set-72157622545307287/

[Holly { Soupatraveler }]

Thanks Xanthe! I had fun giving this one a shot this afternoon after reading your post! I hadn't done one yet this year! So fun! http://www.flickr.com/photos/soupatraveler/5269663451/

[damiec]

I think these are so much fun!
Here's my reflection in the prettiest window I've seen all season
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22487105@N06/5235751511/

[kristin]

seeing this makes me smile. i had forgotten you carried that everywhere last year and now it came flooding back. so fun. what a great shot too.
i took one the other day it is still in my camera. must go upload if it is worthy... lol

XO

[Texan Mama]

A beautiful reflection. I don't know how festive it is, or even original for that matter. But in my eyes she's gorgeous.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/texanmama/5269700521/

She said, "now I'm a mommy too. Hi Mommy! (and now you say 'hi mommy' to me!)"

[kristin]

tah dah!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/5269768495/

thanks for the fun reminder.
and ps your hands always look so pretty i photos. mine are all cracked and weird. i have hand envy ;))

[Irene]

this is a stunning, gorgeous shot Xanthe! wow!

xoxo

[Jessica]

Such a lovely photo! I took a couple for "Picture the Holidays":

http://www.flickr.com/photos/goaliej54/5245368731
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goaliej54/5245968888

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