I've always admired a cool reflection but wondered how difficult it would be to do. Today we're going to see how easy it can be. Just follow the directions below to create a beautiful reflection of text or any object of your choice.Copy your original object/text (Ctrl-J or Cmd-J or drag to new layer icon)
Flip item on new layer vertically (Edit>transform>Flip vertical)
Increase the size of your working canvas - Image – Canvas Size – double height
Position accordingly (You may have to use the warp tool for objects/texts with a non-horizontal edge on the bottom)
Fade your reflection (create a Layer Mask- see photo to leftt) use a white to black gradient. Make sure you click on the layer mask icon.
Drag gradient across the reflection layer and edit/re-drag as desired
If needed, lower the reflection layer opacity
Optional: Blur the reflection, depending on the material of the reflected ground you want to imitate. 
Don't have Photoshop? You can have a lot of fun at the following sites creating reflections and more!
http://www.reflectionmaker.com/
http://www.funphotobox.com/upload.aspx?effect=sunglasses
And I thought my cat was weird.
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