Walking on water

Wherever new buildings rise in Copenhagen, canals and ponds are sure to follow. We like water in our cities in Denmark, maybe because we're used to having water around us all the time from an early age. Denmark is after all a country with a couple of thousands islands, and there's nowhere that is further away from the sea than an hours drive at most.

A relaxing spot

 

Another of my favorite spots for relaxing is this one in the middle of the park Frederiksberg Have. With its soothing sound of falling water and relative peace and quiet (when the local kindergartens are not having a nearby picnic) it's perfect for having a light lunch, reading a good book or just sitting and contemplating life.

 

Water Again

The fountains in Copenhagen has been dry all winter to prevent frost damage. A sure sign of spring is when they start sprouting water again. This is from the fountain in Amaliehaven right next to the Royal Residence of Amalienborg.

Water and Autumn Colours

Water and autumn colours go well together like here from the park Frederiksberg Have in Copenhagen.

Playing with water...and in it

When the elephants in Copenhagen Zoo decide to take a bath (it is almost Christmas:-)) you don't want to be too close to them, unless you like being wet. With the fence to the public park of Frederiksberg garden just a couple of meters from the basin an umbrella or all-weather gear is obligatory if you stand to stare at these playing hulks while enjoying a nice stroll there.

Moat

The moat around Copenhagen Citadel (Kastellet) is ideal for pictures with reflections in water. The area has been renovated so it is now very much like the original defenses. Even though the military is still using the Citadel, it's open to the public. Every sunny Sunday you can find joggers, couples with children and elderly people walking their dogs on the ramparts and in the park around it.

Pub in water

This is a classic reflection; building and trees reflected in clear water. I took it on a trip to Birmingham while passing this pub on the canal on a narrow boat. I like this photo for its tranquility. I took a ton of these on the trip and realized the obvious; good reflections in water requires a clear surface. No wind and a small lake or stream gives nice and clear reflections.

Red triangel

My new theme for the coming days (or maybe weeks) is reflections. Reflections is something I have written about before in Danish and it is one of the things I always looks for when I'm photographing. It can add symmetry and sometimes surrealism to the photo. Reflective materials are everywhere; glass, water, steel, ice or any of a number of other materials surrounds us everyday so it's easy to find a worthy object to photograph. I either have both the "real" object and its reflection or just the reflection by itself.

The first one I'm bringing is this one of the bow of a small sailing boat taken in a marina. At first it can be difficult to tell exactly what it is but then more and more details emerge and suddenly you can see the whole picture. The tricky part is to tell where the bow stops and the water begins. I had to take a couple of shots before I got it right but I like the result!