Taking Photograph when subject is behind Glass?

This month I happened to be in Japanese Royal Palace to attend a ceremony where Imperial family was suppose to greet people on New Year. I was prepare to take photographs but unfortunately the Imperial family was on 2nd floor inside a kind of Glass both. And glass was clearly showing reflection of trees and other surroundings.

No matter how I changed my camera angle the photographs got shades and reflection on glass. To avoid this problem next time I shall be thankful if, someone can describe what should be done in situation like this?

ugn_safenet2013-01-09T06:47:36Z

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Reflections are caused by what the surface "sees" . . . if there is a way of blocking what is exposed to the surface, or forcing the surface to "see" something black or dark, then reflections will be gone.

This is a common technique used by photographers -- using a BLACK card to block reflections from highly reflective surfaces.

HOWEVER ... the situation of your shoot suggests you are far away from the glass booth protecting the Imperial family -- so, you would be unable to use a card, or interfere with the reflections.

In this case, a Polarizing Filter would at least 'help' block reflections -- if your camera could attach filters, and you happened to have a Polarizing Filter on hand.

ANSWER : "NO" there's nothing you can do from a distance, with no filter.

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Anonymous2016-02-24T01:55:52Z

When I create a self-portrait, I will set up my camera on a tripod and have someone pose for me, when I'm happy with what I see we will switch places, then my partner will push down the shutter for me. You could also use the self-timer or a remote if you have one.

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BriaR2013-01-09T07:14:19Z

A polarising filter will help but you need good light as is reduces light by 1-2 stops

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cabbiinc2013-01-09T06:46:40Z

A circular polarizer can help. You'll need to learn to use it (not hard) so get one before it's needed.
http://www.tiffen.com/polarizer_pics.htm

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