title: Can I convert a dom node into a react component without loosing reference to the node?
body: <p>I have one case where one of my child components display an image. The source is passed through <code>props</code> all the way down.
  However: My parent component needs a reference to the dom node of the image (or its corresponding Image Object). Wouldnt it be easier, to create the Image (as object) and passing this down to the corresponding component? If so: How do I convert a DomNode/ImageObject to a react component <strong>and that</strong> without making the reference in the parent node useless?</p>
  
  <p>I can imagine that this is considered bad practice or not even possible. However: I wanna give it a try.</p>