HOW IT WORKS!
Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. The law of reflection says that for secular reflection the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected.
The normal is a line drawn at right angles to the reflector
The angle of incidence is between the incident (incoming) ray and the normal
The angle of reflection is between the reflected ray and the normal.
Smooth surfaces produce strong echoes when sound waves hit them, and they can act as mirrors when light waves hit them. The waves are reflected uniformly and light can form images.
The normal is a line drawn at right angles to the reflector
The angle of incidence is between the incident (incoming) ray and the normal
The angle of reflection is between the reflected ray and the normal.
Smooth surfaces produce strong echoes when sound waves hit them, and they can act as mirrors when light waves hit them. The waves are reflected uniformly and light can form images.
Using reflection in photography can lead to some amazing effects and beautiful images. Diffused light is generally better for taking photos, and using reflected light, either as the main source of light or for highlighting, is an excellent way to capture diffused light. In photography, everything boils down to light. As photographers, we literally cannot survive without it. Both inside and outside of the studio, one of the most important (and often underrated tools) you should have on hand is a reflector. It can be used to bounce, diffuse, or flag natural and artificial light.