I was standing out on the decking when I spotted the potential for this shot.
It is taken looking through the patio door into the living room. It takes in the reflection in the patio door and some of the view into the living room, including the mirror on the wall.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3362639322_5a68e78cf1_o.jpg

I think I like it. What do you think?

Ha! I like it too. I like wierd little things like that.

It's weird but cool :D

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When I was a budding photographer, anything with me inadvertently in it was consigned to the dustbin ie it's not art - its poor technique. This picture is a steaming pile of cockney dog - wit. However full marks for using your camera to be creative, other than using it for drunken pictures of your mates.

I'm not sure what to make of this post.

If you think this shot is a "steaming pile of cockney dog wit", please take the time and trouble to explain what you mean and why.

There are so many things wrong with this photograph that even if it were cropped or recomposed it would still be wrong. The fundamental question is whether this was an intentional self portrait. As it clearly wasn't, then the picture is a mistake ie poor technique. I'm sorry if my comments were a little harsh, however the fact remains that there are much more interesting reflection shots out there waiting to be captured. As your technique improves you'll hopefully be brave enough to realise that my comments were correct.

There are so many things wrong with this photograph that even if it were cropped or recomposed it would still be wrong. The fundamental question is whether this was an intentional self portrait. As it clearly wasn't, then the picture is a mistake ie poor technique. I'm sorry if my comments were a little harsh, however the fact remains that there are much more interesting reflection shots out there waiting to be captured. As your technique improves you'll hopefully be brave enough to realise that my comments were correct.

I find your attitude and assumptions about this picture to be arrogant in the extreme.

You assume that you know the intention behind this shot. It obviously goes against anything you have been taught, so therefore it must be wrong.

Surely the intention of any photo is to create interest and/or make people think.
With this shot, I have captured what I intended to capture. Whether my technique improves or not, I shall continue to take pictures that I find interesting ( and hopefully some others will too). This will happen even without your patronising approval.

Now let's see some of your work posted on here.

I find your attitude and assumptions about this picture to be arrogant in the extreme.

You assume that you know the intention behind this shot. It obviously goes against anything you have been taught, so therefore it must be wrong.

Surely the intention of any photo is to create interest and/or make people think.
With this shot, I have captured what I intended to capture. Whether my technique improves or not, I shall continue to take pictures that I find interesting ( and hopefully some others will too). This will happen even without your patronising approval.

Now let's see some of your work posted on here.

Well said! Personally I found the shot interesting and while not technically perfect it did make me think about the shot... Funilly enough I have a shot somewhere in my achives of myself in a reflection which I took... not technically great (taking my own pic whilst not looking through the viewfinder but still holding the camera was a challenge) but I took the picture whilst like yourself "in a reflective mood".

A picture that makes someone think can often be more memorable that a great yet forgettable shot. Pictures like this often offer a great insight into the mind of the photographer and to some degree he driving forces behind their work.

Thank you for that Livestrong. :thumbsup:

I find your attitude and assumptions about this picture to be arrogant in the extreme.

You assume that you know the intention behind this shot. It obviously goes against anything you have been taught, so therefore it must be wrong.

Surely the intention of any photo is to create interest and/or make people think.
With this shot, I have captured what I intended to capture. Whether my technique improves or not, I shall continue to take pictures that I find interesting ( and hopefully some others will too). This will happen even without your patronising approval.

Now let's see some of your work posted on here.
I am currently in the process of archiving my extensive slide collection on to my PC. I would be interested to know how you achieved the size of image posted and what processes are involved files used etc. Please advise and I will hopefully post some images in the future.

There is a sticky at the top of the Photography forum giving details on how to post photos.
Personally, I use the "save for web&device" option in Photoshop to save images to the apppropriate size for posting.

Thank you for your advice plus the tip on infra red film effects.