Perhaps West Lake in Hangzhou, China is the best place for viewing or having internal reflections.
We were visiting West Lake a couple of years ago.
Winter has already set in, but this didn’t stop us from enjoying the scenery around the lake and it’s environs.
For most of the time, the sky was overcast and grey, however, the reflection of the trees in the lake was just amazing.
West Lake has been named a UNESCO site. While walking around the lake, one can feel the culture of the place and the openness of the area. The view of the far away pagoda, the nearby Chinese style building on the shore and their reflection in the lake were just breath taking.
Typically, weeping willows are planted near the water edges. As for the most time while we were there, it was raining, and the reflections of the willow are not as clear.
With almost no tourists around, you can feel the tranquility of the place. Here is a picture that I have posted, but this time I have flipped the picture top to bottom so the the reflection of the trees are on the top.
One of the scenic locations is where colourful kois are reared. In the picture, again, one can see the reflections of the willows. We took the opportunity to view and photograph them.
All in all, the trip was pleasant and reflective!
Excellent, Michael!
Thank you, John 🙂
You have such beauty around you, Michael – how lucky for us that you have a good camera and know how to use it … 🙂
Hi M.R., due to various commitments, I am not going to travel a lot abroad earlier this year. Hope I can do it later!
Fabulous! Love the flipped picture and the koi!!
Glad that you liked the flipped picture. I have a great love for kois too. Regards, Michael
These are really beautiful. Love the flip of the trees and images and the kois!
Hi Simple cherishes, glad that you liked the flipped picture. I have a great love for kois too. Regards, Michael
Beautiful pictures. Makes me think of summer days.
Hope that Summer will be with you soon! Regards, Michael
The flipped reflection image is terrific.
Glad that you liked the flipped picture. Regards, Michael
Absolutely beautiful! 🙂
Thank you, Linda 🙂
Your upside down reflections were a surprise! Scrolling down I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! I also have been to the beautiful West Lake twice as a tourist! The ripples in the water of the trees in the foreground are indeed unique with a very gentle breeze over the water. Beautiful!
Hope you will be visiting this part of the world again. I suppose you are preoccupied with your missionary work! God bless.
Michael, if I don’t anytime soon, I’ll be content to just travel with you and enjoy your expert photography. When I finish the paintings I’m working on I hope to do one with reflections which I know will be a great challenge!
Look forward to seeing your paintings and the images with reflections!
Soothing post and photos – thanks.
Glad that you find the images soothing!
beautiful indeed. the 4th pic that you flipped is crazy awesome.
Hi, glad that you liked the flipped picture. Regards, Michael
I do. You know, it causes me to have the thought, as I think on the title Reflection and the pic, that we should love ourselves more because we’re beautiful whether we’re up or down. No wonder we inspire God, because when He looks down He sees the beauty of Him in us. Reflection baby.
We are made in the true likeness of God!
I think I would like to copy this pic and make some moves with it. Is this okay?
Hi, firstly, it shouldn’t be used for commercial purpose. Secondly, the image is appropriately credited to my blog. Thirdly, there should be no change to the picture if republished openly. Thanks, Michael
I may have given the wrong impression. My aim is to do a piece on ‘reflection,’ in which a link to your blog will be placed, since it was an inspiration to me and I’m very much into being inspired. Hopefully this is a bit clearer. My apologies for the misunderstanding.
Sorry for my incorrect interpretation. You are welcome to link it to my blog! Regards, Michael
Thanks much. Angel
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Beautiful photo. Went to Hangzhou in 2009 and loved it
Glad that you enjoyed the trip to Hangzhou! Regards, Michael
It looks so peaceful Michael 🙂
Thank you, as always, for your kind appreciation!
Love the flipped pic, I didn’t notice immediately what you’d done, but it is very effective. Have been enjoying all your takes on the challenge this week.
Many thanks for the kind words ; they help to make me persistent with my blogging:-)
I like all of the photographs Michael but the first one and the one you flipped are just stunning.
Regards
David
You have made the best choice, in my mind those two photos are the best out of the lot,
HAPPY DAY love MICHAEL..
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Long time no hear! Best regards, Michael
Lovely photos. Thanks for sharing.
Glad that you like the images. Regards, Michael
Beautiful! Loved the colors 🙂
Hi Virginia, nice to hear from you. Regards, Michael
Oh man! I miss Hangzhou so much. Thanks for wonderful photos.
One of the most visited places in China – glad that you enjoyed it!
Love it. Check out mine:
http://psychosomaticallyinlove.wordpress.com/2014/03/21/weekly-photo-challenge-reflections/
Hi, you have a great blog. Thanks for visiting mine too!
Beautiful pictures and an area of China I’m not familiar with – very peaceful looking. Thanks for sharing these!
Great to hear from you. You are welcome to join me vicariously in my travels! Regards, Michael
Beautiful images, the place look so tranquil 🙂
Glad that you like the images. Thank you 🙂
Beautiful pictures as always, Michael.
Many thanks for your continued support!
Beautiful, stunning photos and place! Hugs!
This is indeed a stunning place. Have a great weekend!
I had to double-take on the fourth photo. What is up and what is down.
Glad that you like this one. Regards, Michael