I photograph city reflections because I enjoy finding new ways of looking at things in my environment. Until I started actively looking for reflections for this project, I did not realize how many different reflecting surfaces there are. Mirror-like glass skyscrapers are the most obvious examples of city reflections, but there are also less obvious reflecting surfaces that often turn out to yield the most interesting results when photographed.

When the reflecting surface is opaque, looking at the reflection is like looking at yourself and/or what is behind you in a mirror. Sometimes the addition of distortion, color, or pattern from the reflecting surface creates interesting special effects. When the reflecting surface is transparent, it is possible to view two totally different images—one on each side of the surface.

I like to look for ways of combining surfaces and images so that the whole is more than the sum of the parts. Careful observation and composition is necessary to take advantage of the superimposed views. With the right light and the right angle, I can make collage-like compositions that combine multiple viewpoints on one surface. I especially enjoy discovering amusing and ironic combinations. By photographing them I can preserve and share my discoveries.