Quite surprisingly, it was pretty hard for me to find some images for this week’s #FriFotos theme (which I’m co-hosting over on Twitter, by the way!). I had to scour my collection for hours…and even had to head over to Flickr for additional inspiration. So finally, I present mirror landscapes–plus other reflections that resemble this essential beauty item!
FriFotos: Mirror landscapes and other reflections around the world!
For every country (or significant territory) I’ve visited, I found a mirrored image to represent it. Unfortunately, many photos aren’t from my own collection (my camera always died in most of my early travels!)–but thank God for the Creative Commons license! 😀 Proper attribution always given.
Austria
I fell deeply in love with Innsbruck when I visited back in 2005. Why?

Unbelievable window reflection of the Alps and city by James Cridland, Flickr

Innsbruck, Tyrol reflection by nora gottardi, Flickr
Aruba
Your next shot could be hiding in one of your vehicle’s rear-view mirrors:

Jeep mirror reflection of Westpunt, Aruba by dalecarlson, Flickr
Barbados
Selfies from tourists around the capital Bridgetown. Great find! Made me lol

Bridgetown, Barbados reflection by Sue Kellerman, Flickr
Canada
Mirrored building above Metro stop in downtown Toronto, Ontario:

Downtown Toronto, Ontario
Dominica
The jungle in Dominica takes your breath away, like this reflection does:

Reflection over Indian River in Portsmouth, Dominica by sharkbait, Flickr
Dominican Republic
Many Dominican homes humbled me, even as a young 12-year-old visitor:

Montecristi, Dominican Republic home by Héctor Mota, Flickr
…while many of its landscapes left me speechless!
Egypt
Incredible sunset, mirrored over the Nile, from our felucca in Aswan:

The Nile River: a beautiful mirror at sunset
Germany
I also fell in love with German architecture, uniquely depicted here:

German architecture reflected on a puddle by wanderlasss, Flickr
Iceland
You will never escape surreal reflections in Iceland:

Mirrored icebergs and by over Jökulsárlón Lake by Niklas Sjöblom, Flickr
Israel
The Dead Sea, one of the most jaw-dropping natural mirrors on the planet:

Dead Sea reflection by Cristian Kirshbom, Flickr
Italy
Reflections over Venice are even more dramatic during Acqua Alta season:

Doge’s Palace, Venice by ivanneth, Flickr
Jordan
The Monastery at Petra reflected over Aviators by imnewtryme, Flickr:

Aviator reflections are always fun
Martinique
Tranquil palm trees reflection at Balata Gardens, Bois du Parc:

Fort-de-France, Martinique reflections by guillaumeo, Flickr
Mexico
You must dive into a cenote if you visit the Yucatán! Here’s why:

“A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath” -Wikipedia (photo by cjette, Flickr)
Morocco
I lived and studied in Morocco for a semester. So much to love there…
Palestine / West Bank
One thing you never forget about Palestine: its lively buses & people:

“The office” of a Palestinian bus driver by Mark Nye, Flickr
Panama
Some of my favorite things there? Houses on stilts (& overwater hostels!):

Houses in Bocas del Toro, Panama by Chris Goldberg, Flickr
Puerto Rico
My home island has many charms, but my favorite is pretty naughty…!

MIRRORS over the bed, by the bed, on top of the Jacuzzi: my type of romantic suite! (Pictured: Motel Villa Arco Iris)

Hotel OK had a Jacuzzi with mirrors on the walls and ceiling
Spain
I love Madrid’s special charm, no matter the perspective:
Switzerland
Swiss lakes never, ever disappoint:
US Virgin Islands
Green hills and ocean breeze… That’s most of St. Thomas for you 😉
United Kingdom
Nothing screams London like a red double-decker bus and…
United States
My all-time favorite mirror photo, taken in Siesta Key, FL! LOVE aviator shots 🙂

My handsome gringo in Siesta Key Beach
the landscape pics are unreal!
The ones from the Dominican Republic are my favorite. This post has given me some inspiring new ideas of how to capture an image.
Love these shots! Love all reflections.
Great shots, Maria!