Final evaluation：

Throughout the entire section on reflective photography, I explored how mirrors, windows, water, and other reflective surfaces alter images, adding depth, symbolism, and creative composition. My work was inspired by photographers like Vivian Mayer and Lee Friedlander, who mastered the art of blending reality with illusion through reflection. I successfully used reflective technology to create layered and dynamic images, such as those captured through windows, blending indoor and outdoor scenes seamlessly. One of my best photos captures trees reflected in the architecture. In the use of strong light and shadow, I captured the shadows reflected by the trees, as well as the elements reflected through the glass, creating a sense of dreams and technology. I used various filters and colors in my photos to make ordinary light even more dreamlike and transcend real-life sensations. Sometimes, I try to add too many elements to the reflection, making the image feel cluttered, and should focus more on a single point. Several photos were exposed unevenly, either with too bright reflections or too dark backgrounds. Shot in a limited range, most of my reflection photos are city-style (window, mirror). I missed trying water, metal, and so on; next time, I’ll explore nature (lakes, rain) or abstract materials (sunglasses, spoons). This unit helps me view the world from a different perspective, and I now notice reflections everywhere, prompting more critical thinking about the composition.

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