A mirror provides the most common form for specular (that is, mirror-like) light reflection and consists of a glass sheet in front of a metallic coating where the reflection actually occurs. It is also possible for reflection to occur from the surface of transparent media, such as glass or water.

The reflection on the water of my daughter is particularly clear. The evening was light and the air still and cool.

I took many photographs as she sat quietly gazing out over the boating lake as if reflecting on the days events, but chose this composition. It is unusual as the edge of the pond cuts the frame in two, leaving the image divided, one half being solid and real, the other half, liquid and dreamlike.

As far as the ‘rule of thirds go’, this is not a ‘perfect’ composition, but I feel the image really works. Charlotte’s reflection is just as important in this composition as she is.