Compositional reflection is how Kubrick composes the shot or the setting, how The Colorado Lounge floors and “front” and “back” mirror each other. Most likely Kubrick’s natural aesthetic and how he feels naturally composes a shot.
In this image · No.2
Symmetry in left and right. The light and shadow establish the film’s movement from daylight toward darkness.
Symmetry in top and bottom. The lake acts like a mirror, reflecting the mountains.