Quick challenge: make us look twice.

Find a puddle that turns the world upside down. Catch two faces where there should only be one. Use a window to layer completely different scenes together. Or point your camera at something shiny and see what happens. (Very scientific.)

This challenge is all about reflections and what you can do with them. Mirrors, water, windows, metal, sunglasses. Anything goes if it bounces an image back at you. Play with symmetry, distortion, framing, and layers to turn familiar scenes into something unexpected.

Making a video? Even better. Reflections change with movement, light, and perspective, so move around and see what appears.

Two winners selected by the Pexels curation team will each receive a Homepage Highlight, giving their work a prominent spot on the Pexels homepage and the chance to reach millions worldwide.

IDEAS TO INSPIRE YOU

* Landscapes doubled across lakes and still water
* Use a mirror to frame, multiply, or transform your subject
* Food, objects, or still lifes arranged on reflective surfaces
* Abstract patterns created by ripples and moving water
* Light bouncing across ceilings, walls, and unexpected surfaces
* Symmetrical compositions that blur the line between reflection and reality
* Reflections that reveal something happening outside the frame
* Movement that bends, stretches, or breaks a reflection in surprising ways

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

* Get your work seen by a global community of creatives, brands, and storytellers
* Experiment with reflection, symmetry, layering, and perspective
* Gain recognition through a Homepage Highlight
* Help build a richer collection of creative reflection photography and video from creators around the world

HOW TO ENTER

* Capture a reflection through photo or video
* Share your work using the "Join the Challenge" button on this page
* Submit as many entries as you like before the deadline
* Both photos and videos are welcome, video is especially encouraged

Deadline: September 15, 11:59 PM UTC

Homepage Highlight

Explore reflections in all their forms and show us how a change in perspective can transform what’s in front of you.

Quick challenge: make us look twice. Find a puddle that turns the world upside down. Catch two faces where there should only be one.

Reflections: Look Twice

A woman's face reflected in a mirror, held by the sea. Artistic blend of nature and self-discovery.

Womans Face Reflecting in the Mirror

A cityscape reflecting off ferry windows, creating a double exposure effect.

Entrance of a Ferry

Adult holding a stack of books on a sandy beach, wearing casual attire.

Person Holding Books on Sandy Beach

Autumn leaves float on canal reflecting historic buildings under a clear sky.

Reflection of Buildings in the Water

A mirror resting on a log reflects a tree against a grassy backdrop, creating a serene nature scene.

Reflection of Green Trees in Mirror on Grass

Elegant black and white portrait of a woman seen through a fragmented mirror, capturing a unique and dramatic aesthetic.

Artistic Black and White Portrait Through Broken Mirror

A person stands before an outdoor mirror reflecting stunning Georgian mountain views.

Reflective View in the Mountains of Georgia

Black and white view of a train traveling through lush forests in Morretes, Brazil.

Reflections: Look Twice: Winners

Reflections: Look Twice

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