Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflecting… at King’s House, Jamaica

“Reflecting” is a Weekly Photo Challenge with many possibilities. At first, I thought of introspection. I love taking photos of people deep in thought – listening perhaps. But then I remembered a visit to King’s House (the Governor General’s residence) with Dr. Marcia Forbes and a group of videography interns, who had been doing a free summer training course at her company, Phase Three Productions. That was back in 2014.

I remembered that the historic building (the original King’s House in Kingston was destroyed in the 1907 earthquake) had a wealth of beautiful reflections. I was fascinated. Here are a few.

I have added a strange and slightly sinister photograph of Greater Portmore Sewage Ponds! Yes, I know – a real contrast. It is a great undisturbed place for birdwatching. But, lurking beneath the still water – or rather, the clouds reflected in it – are quite a few crocodiles. They put their eyes and snout above the water every now and then to see what was happening, when we were there.

Jamaicans love their highly polished floors. There was a good shine on this verandah… (My photo)

We lined up along this beautiful long dining table, which reflected the light from the upper windows. (My photo)

Silver reflected in a cabinet at King’s House. (My photo)

All kinds of reflections in this lovely window. (My photo)

That marvellous sheen on the dining table. (My photo)

Greater Portmore Sewage Ponds, a year ago…and beneath the surface… (My photo)