Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I share how you can capture amazing reflections. I'm attempting this at a historic Danish castle. The photographic pursuit reveals an unforeseen challenge, demanding emphasis on composition and framing to overcome. Join me as I navigate these difficulties in pursuit of the perfect reflection shot.
Peter Bredahl Dam is a professional nature photographer with over 10 years of experience in wildlife, landscape and macro photography.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & challenges
00:50 Dealing with wind
01:09 1st location: Reflections and Symmetry
01:20 Framing to give the reflection more impact
02:12 Settings and focusing
03:13 2nd location: Avoiding common mistakes
04:20 Refining the composition to hide clutter
05:57 3rd location: Silhouette shot with reflection
06:28 Go with the light
08:30 Outro
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✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
Nikon Z 24-70 mm f/4 S Lens
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Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera
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Rode VideoMic Pro+ Directional On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
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Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens
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SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX Carbon II 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit
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In this video I share how you can capture amazing reflections. I'm attempting this at a historic Danish castle. The photographic pursuit reveals an unforeseen challenge, demanding emphasis on composition and framing to overcome. Join me as I navigate these difficulties in pursuit of the perfect reflection shot.
Peter Bredahl Dam is a professional nature photographer with over 10 years of experience in wildlife, landscape and macro photography.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & challenges
00:50 Dealing with wind
01:09 1st location: Reflections and Symmetry
01:20 Framing to give the reflection more impact
02:12 Settings and focusing
03:13 2nd location: Avoiding common mistakes
04:20 Refining the composition to hide clutter
05:57 3rd location: Silhouette shot with reflection
06:28 Go with the light
08:30 Outro
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✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
Nikon Z 24-70 mm f/4 S Lens
adorama.com/nikon-nikkor-z-24-70-mm-f-4-s-lens/p/nkz2470
Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera
adorama.com/nikon-z-6ii-mirrorless-camera/p/nkz6m2
Rode VideoMic Pro+ Directional On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
adorama.com/rode-videomic-pro-plus-directional-on-camera-shotgun-microphone/p/rdvidmicpp
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera
adorama.com/nikon-z8-mirrorless-camera-body-only-45-mp/p/nkz8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens
adorama.com/nikon-nikkor-z-20-mm-f-1-8-s-lens/p/nkz2018
SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX Carbon II 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit
adorama.com/smallrig-potato-jet-tribex-carbon-ii-fiber-tripod-kit/p/sr5755
#photographytips #reflections #adorama
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❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏
➥ TikTok tiktok.com/@adoramanyc
➥ Facebook facebook.com/adorama
➥ Instagram instagram.com/adorama
➥ X https://x.com/adorama
➥ Discord adorama.com/discord
❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏
➥ Shop adorama.com
➥ Blog adorama.com/alc
➥ Adorama Events youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents
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More of Peter Dam
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@peterbredahldam
Website: peterbredahldam.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/peterbredahldam.com
__________________________________
THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
