
What is it that attracts us to reflections in stretches of water such as lakes, rivers, and ponds?
When the water surface is completely still, the reflection is almost, if not completely, perfect. This is fascinating but not as exciting as when the water surface is not smooth. In this case, the reflection is not perfect; it is usually distorted in an interesting way. And because the water is not still, the reflection changes constantly, making it more interesting than when the water surface is smooth and mirror-like.
Why is it that I like these imperfect reflections? I wish I could tell you.