SAN FRANCISCO PUDDLE REFLECTIONS

THESE IMAGES of puddles showcase San Francisco in a series of reflections. Photographer and designer Angela May Chen wanted to capture her home city from a different perspective. ‘The puddles highlight the unique architecture and landmarks of San Francisco that people seem to whiz by every day,’ says 24 year old Angela, of San Francisco, California. ‘These reflections remind me to always take time to reflect on the hidden beauty that the city has to offer.

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