Pixiq

One of the easiest ways to get photographs that are unique and interesting is to change your point of view. Too often I see an image that would have been better had the angle just been a little more altered. Everyone sees everything at eye level. This means that if everything you photograph is at eye level you aren’t showing us anything we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. There are many great ways to overcome this lack of variety in your photography. All it takes is a little practice and some creativity.

• Get down low. When an image is taken from a lower angle you can produce images that are unique to the way we normally see things. This can be done by kneeling, or laying your body on the floor and aiming your camera up at the subject. It can create grandiose imagery.
• Shoot from the hip. When you find yourself in a tourist destination keep your camera at hip level. Take lot’s of images this way because not all of them will turn out great, but you’ll find some real gems this way. Keep your camera at faster settings if you’re walking while doing this.
• Get a bird’s eye view. Getting on top of a building can produce more interesting imagery of a downtown area. Shoot down at the street when doing this. You can use a tripod with a slower setting to get a sense of motion from the cars and pedestrians passing by while keeping everything else sharp as a tack.

Changing your camera’s angle will also help you produce images that create added interest. All this involves is tilting your camera. This works great when photographing an object with straight lines, but can also produce great portraits. As always, ensure that you keep your camera near you so you can get all the practice in the world. The most forgotten photograph is the one you didn’t take.

Photograph At the lights by petecarr