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I love it Timothy. It reminds me of a similar place in Butte, Montana that is blue. That place is a seedy bar.

I really like this image. I am still trying to figure it out. You are standing behind  (I think it must be an optical illusion)  the overhang looks as if it goes on out even beyond the people, and they appear to beyond the vertical division in the window, yet their reflection and the reflection of the overhang (even the street lights) seem all to line up. I can even see the reflection of the buildings up ahead - and the SKY ! There even appears to be a reflection of perhaps a building that may be behind you reflecting in the window.

PLEASE can you explain it to me. I just can't figure out how this window that is behind everything up the street can reflect what is up the street???? All this taken into consideration, I think it is an excellent image! I just want to be able to figure it out. The answer is probably very simple but it sure beats me! WELL DONE!!! ;-) Gail

Is it a wide angle/zoom lens??? No, I think it is probably your kit lens 18-55mm?? I'm stumped!

Hi Gail,

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you like this photo. It was fun to "find." At first, I started shooting almost from the street, but gradually kept moving closer to the building until I discovered the reflections in the window. This shot (done with my kit lens) was me "smashed" up against the window as far as possible angling the lens into the window. That is how the reflections beyond the vertical divider show up. In the image it looks like I am shooting parallel to the window, but I was actually shooting into the restaurant to get the reflection. There was a little cropping involved to center the image.

Thanks again!

Tim

Well I have to commend you Timothy, it sure stumped me, and your efforts made for one of the most 'reflection' images I have ever seen! Bravo to you for your ingenuity!!

tnks for your mail, hope you have a very pleasant weekend,

Gail

I also really like this image. It caught my attention right away because I am currently interested in everyday street photos and I am always looking for this sort of scene. You certainly succeeded here. Congrats!

Like, Gail this shot perplexes me as to the orientation. Even with your explanation I am dumbfounded. Great shot! NYC is certainly the best place for photography, you are fortunate.

Dear William,

Thanks for stopping by! This was a fun shot to get and figure out. I agree with you that NYC is a great place to shoot photos, but you may be interested to know this one was shot in Ann Arbor, Michigan!

Thanks again for your kind words.

Tim

Brilliant Image... You've done just what I tell my students to do. When you're attracted to a scene, shoot the thing that attracted you to it and then move about and attempt to discover more and shoot from many angles. Love the sunset or sunrise light and of course the art deco building and reflections... Simply... Beautiful!

-r-

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a great deal coming from an artist such as yourself!

Tim