33 Perspex reflections

Two pictures in one

Kevin Meredith

The Idea

There is so much you can do with Photoshop, but sometimes it's nice to do a bit of real-world image manipulation. I find people are more impressed by effects achieved without software. This technique uses a reflective surface to superimpose one image on another-all you need is a small piece of Perspex or Plexiglas.

Seaside Telegraph Pole

Objects in silhouette make excellent rellections and produce striking images.

The Ingredients

  • ▶ Any camera
  • ▶ Small piece of Perspex or Plexiglas

The Process

This may be a simple technique, but the results can look really stunning. I won't claim that I came up with it, I was at the photography workshop Phoot Camp with a gathering of photographers ...

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