reflections John Shatsnider Prof Pregill Fall 2014 LA 464
Life is truly Reflection of what Allow ourselves to See & Be
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Trudy Vesotsky 2013
Through my experiences in Europe I encountered beauty like I had never seen before. From simple streets to the most elegant park, the storied history and refinements of Europe were on display. This book looks to illustrate through photography how the use of reflective surfaces highlights this beauty and creates an environment where the beauty never seems to end...
page 1-2 reflections at night page 3-4 reflecting elements page 5-9 reflecting the landscape page 10-14 reflecting structures page 15-23 reflecting color 24 conclusion
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Reflections at night using surrounding lighting creates a powerful image. These photos taken in Rome, Italy and Berlin, Germany respectively
Taken in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
Taken in Arezzo, Italy
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Taken in Cortona, Italy
Reflections can bring natural elements into spaces that would other wise be void of such things.
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Photo right Hadrian’s Villa Below photo at Villa D’ Este
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Taken at Villa Cella, Italy
Reflections in bodies of water allow the viewer to experience the beauty of the European landscape with a different perspective.
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Previous Page left to Right: Ville Celle, Castiglion Fiorentino Above: Villa celle
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Villa Lante
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Images of Structures are highlighted through reflections. This creates an environment where the structures is dominate.
All Photos: Venice, Italy
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Berlin, Germany
Villa Lante, Italy
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Reflections of lush landscape create an experience where your not sure where the landscape ends and the reflection begins.
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The colors created by a reflected landscape give the impression you are looking at a watercolor.
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Exploring the beauty of the European landscape through reflections has been a rewarding experience. A reflection can be a powerful tool in creating a memorable space.
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