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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 10/27/2003 08:03:35 PM · #1
Are reflections considered shadows? I tried to avoid scenes like that when I shot my submission, only to see so many posted. Am I becoming narrow-minded along with others or reflections shouldn't be in this challenge?
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM
 10/27/2003 08:14:18 PM · #2
I rather thought a shadow is different from a reflection.
I shot a shadow....
But, I'm trying to not be too critical and voting on the image, with a possible 1 point deduction if I think it's off topic.
Minolta DiMAGE A1
 10/27/2003 09:00:23 PM · #3
In simple, laymans terms (ie, mine)

A reflection is an 'area' where light is reflected from it's source.
A shadow is an 'area' where light is blocked from it's source.

To me, two different things.

So, I'm looking for shadows, ie areas of blocked light.
Nikon D200
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
 10/27/2003 10:54:00 PM · #4
This could get tricky.

Reflected light illuminates shadow areas. That means that there could be some point of interest there. This would still be a use of shadow, albeit a more complicated one.

(edited to alter spelling mistakes. ooopppss.)

Message edited by author 2003-10-27 22:57:42.
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