Naturally Occurring Reflectors

Though I have access to a wide variety of equipment, increasingly I venture out with nothing more than a single camera and lens. The days of carrying everything I own in a single camera bag are long behind me. Carrying too much weight leaves me prematurely exhausted and redirects my attention to my physical discomfort rather than the unpredictable and great moments that are happening in front of me.

So, when I’m walking on the streets, I’m not just aware of the life happening around me. I’m also paying attention to the way the light is reacting with various surfaces. One of the most important things I pay attention to is how sunlight is reflected off a white wall, the windows of a skyscraper, or even the sidewalk ...

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